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The Coast to Coast Trail
Distance:
11m/17.5km
Approx. Time: 7 hours
The trail links the historic mining harbours of Portreath on the north coast and Devoran on the south coast. It closely follows the line of two early horse-drawn tramroads, the Portreath Tramroad and the Redruth & Chasewater Railway. A more strenuous 2mile/3km link via Wheal Busy and Hawke's Engine House is steeper and rougher than the rest of the trail, but worth the effort.
Walkers, Cyclists and horse-riders will discover varied countryside and many historic buildings amongst Cornwall's mining heartland. The trail is largely off-road, except for road crossings and several sections of quiet road. Huge granite stones with this symbol (brown engine house as shown for Portreath Tramroad) have been used as waymarkers and interpretation boards along the route feature's the area's 19th century mining heyday.
Travelling by Car
From the A39Truro - Falmouth
road, follow brown signs for cycle hire. The trail runs parallel to this road.
There are car parks along the route (charges may apply). Elsewhere, roads are
often narrow with no space for parking.
Public Transport
National Train Information
08457 48 49 50
Buses:
Western National (01209) 719988
Truronian (01872) 273453
A leaflet is available giving details on getting to the trail, cycle hire, riding stables, parking and refreshments.
Further information from
Falmouth Tourist Information Centre 01326 312300, or Truro Tourist Information
Centre 01872 274555.
For disabled access information, telephone 01872 222000.
Mineral Tramways Homepage
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