Tin Coast Cycle Trail
This out-and-back, 4-mile cycle trail from Botallack explores Cornwall's Tin Coast, and provides plenty of opportunities to jump off and get a closer look at the landscape. You'll discover the industrial mining heritage of the area, along with coastal wildlife and far-reaching views out to sea.
Near to
BotallackStart point
Botallack Count House, postcode: TR19 7QQ.Trail information
*Rated as ‘blue/moderate’, with some rough, off-road terrain. For further details, please see Terrain section.
**Please keep dogs on a lead. There are some narrow and informal paths, some of which are next to steep, unguarded drops and there are mineshafts in places, please be aware of this and keep to the paths. Ponies and cattle graze in Kendijack valley and farm over winter, please keep dogs under control.
Total stages: 11
Total stages: 11
Start point
Botallack Count House, postcode: TR19 7QQ.
Stage 1
From the Count House, turn left and follow the vehicle entrance track, keeping the sea on your right-hand side.
Stage 2
By the small shed on the right-hand side, take the track to the right with stone Cornish hedges either side.
Stage 3
Hop off the bike here and take a closer look at the buildings, which are remnants of the Tin Coast's mining industry. When you return to your bike, continue along the main track.
Stage 4
Take the hairpin turn-off to the right.
Stage 5
At the end of the track, take a moment to relax and enjoy the views across to Cape Cornwall. Turn around, back to the hairpin and turn left, back the way you came.
Stage 6
You can take a break on return to Botallack Count House. To carry on with the next part of the trail, turn right as you leave the building. Follow the main track and keep the sea on your left-hand side.
Stage 7
Where the coast path forks off to the left, you can hop off your bike to follow the coast path on foot and enjoy views over The Crowns engine houses. When you return to your bike, continue straight ahead on the main track, the byway.
Stage 8
When you see some circular stone constructions surrounding the old mine shafts, hop off the bike and take a closer look. Return to your bike and continue along the main byway.
Stage 9
Continue on the byway, ignoring the turnoffs.
Stage 10
Once you arrive at Levant Mine, take a break. You can leave your bike next to the visitor reception building and have a look around the wider site. The main site is open by pre-booked tours only, please see the Levant Mine and Beam Engine homepage for tour information.
Stage 11
Return to Botallack Count House by the same route.
End point
Botallack Count House, postcode: TR19 7QQ.
Trail map
Tin Coast Cycle Trail map | © Crown copyright and database rights 2013 Ordnance Survey
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Botallack mining walk
Discover Cornish mining heritage on this beautiful one mile walk around Botallack.
Botallack and Kenidjack coastal walk
Explore Cornwall's mining heritage and true Poldark country on the Tin Coast, taking in the Crowns engine houses, clifftop views and the chance to spot Cornish choughs.
Levant Mine and Beam Engine
High-up on the exposed cliffs of the 'Tin Coast' and part of the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site. At its heart, the restored 1840s beam engine running on steam. Open by pre-booked tours.
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