Tin Coast

The Tin Coast is Cornwall's oldest new destination. A cultural landscape of World Heritage site status, it is a place defined by Cornish mining.

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Tin Coast

What is the Tin Coast? 

A seven mile stretch of coast with a rich mining history. We are partnering with other local organisations to share the stories of this fascinating World Heritage Site.

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View of the Botallack mines
Botallack   Cornwall

Gorthwedh: art project

The evolving art project exploring why the Tin Coast is so special goes on tour. Free screenings of Gorthwedh, the original film poem, are taking place across West Cornwall in 2020. Will you join us?

When are screenings taking place

Where to visit on the Tin Coast

The abandoned beam engine houses of the Crowns section of Botallack Mine near St Just, Cornwall

Botallack 

Home to the iconic Crowns Engine Houses that cling to the cliffs, Botallack shows the incredible engineering feats of Cornish miners.

The surface remains of Levant Mine, near St Just, Cornwall, including stacks and beam engine houses

Levant 

Drive the original 1840 steam engine still in steam, or take a guided tour around the historic buildings.

Visitors looking at the map at Cape Cornwall

Cape Cornwall 

Jutting out into the Atlantic ocean, the cape is the perfect place to catch a dramatic sunset or look out to the Brisons rocks.

Go walking on the Tin Coast

Higher Bal engine house, Levant

Levant to Botallack and Higher Bal walk, Cornwall 

An easy circular walk along the South West Coast Path from Levant to the Crown Mines of Botallack which are perched precariously on cliffs next to the Atlantic. Carry on through a landscape of Cornish mining remains until you reach the ruined engine house that is Higher Bal.

Friendly cattle grazing coastal fields, Cape Cornwall

St Just Coastal walk 

Learn more about the industrial heritage of this part of Cornwall on a stunning walk across coastal heathland.

The Crowns engine houses at Botallack, perched on the cliff's edge

Botallack walk 

Take a walk through the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site and listen out for the calls of Cornish choughs. Please be aware that the Botallack Count House Café and toilets will remain closed until further notice.

View of the Botallack mines

Gorthwedh: art project 

The evolving art project exploring why the Tin Coast is so special goes on tour. Free screenings of Gorthwedh, the original film poem, are taking place across West Cornwall in 2020. Will you join us?

Butterfly lands at Levant Fields

Restoring a healthy, beautiful and natural environment in West Cornwall 

We've pulled together some of the exciting conservation projects happening in West Cornwall in 2018.

A walker with her dog at Trevose Head, Cornwall

Walks you can get to by bus 

Hop on a First Kernow Bus and relax en route to some of Cornwall's most dramatic coastline. We've put together some walks from the bus stops to Cape Cornwall, Levant Mine, Botallack, Trevose Head and Carnewas at Bedruthen to help you on your way.

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