Distance 11 miles (17.5km)

Ascent 258ft

The Coast to Coast Trail provides the user with a unique opportunity to literally ride or walk across Cornwall in a day, from one coast to another as the trail links the historic mining harbour of Portreath on the North coast and port of Devoran on the South coast. Enjoy spectacular scenery and a variety of wildlife as the trail passes through ancient woodland and heathland. The trail gives a unique insight in to the area’s mining heritage as you pass by historic mine sites now transformed by nature

Nature of trail: Generally level and mostly off-road.

Where to park: Portreath Beach Car Park, Saint Piran Café and Bike Hire (free parking for customers of café or cycle hire), Grenna Lane car park in the Carnon Valley.

Links in with: The Wheal Busy Loop, the Tolgus Trail and the Redruth & Chacewater Railway Trail which in turn links in with the rest of the network of trails.

Points of interest: The Coast to Coast Trail provides the user with a unique opportunity to literally ride or walk across Cornwall in a day, from one coast to another as the trail links the historic mining harbour of Portreath on the North coast and port of Devoran on the South coast. Enjoy spectacular scenery and a variety of wildlife as the trail passes through ancient woodland and heathland. The trail gives a unique insight in to the area’s mining heritage as you pass by historic mine sites now transformed by nature.

Distance 2½ miles (4km)

This multi-use trail through the parkland setting of Tehidy links with the Portreath Branchline Trail and enables users to either visit Portreath and pick up the Coast to Coast Trail, or head towards Camborne and link up with the Great Flat Lode Trail.

The Tehidy Trail is based on the existing network of tracks and trails through Tehidy Country Park, former home of Sir Francis Basset, Lord de Dunstanville, whose memorial crowns Carn Brea.

Nature of trail: Some steep sections but otherwise relatively flat.

Where to park: East Lodge Car Park, Tehidy Country Park or in Portreath.

Links in with: The Portreath Branchline Trail and the Coast to Coast Trail.

Points of interest: This multi-use trail through the parkland setting of Tehidy links with the Portreath Branchline Trail and enables users to either visit Portreath and pick up the Coast to Coast Trail, or head towards Camborne and link up with the Great Flat Lode Trail.

 Distance 5½ miles (8.8km)

The Trail will connect the coastal village of Portreath with Illogan, passing under the Portreath Incline and using the route of the Portreath Branchline where possible. A mix of quiet roads and off-highway links extend the trail through to Cornwall College at Pool and on to Tuckingmill Valley Park where the trail follows the Red River Valley to Brea.

Nature of trail: The trail connects Portreath on the north coast with Brea Village and Penhallick Leats, and links with the popular Great Flat Lode Trail. It includes some sections of highway and one main road crossing which is unsuitable for horses.

Where to park: Public parking is available at Portreath and there is easy access to the trail from Tehidy East Lodge car park. Links in with: The Coast to Coast Trail, the Tehidy Trail and the Great Flat Lode Trail.

Points of interest: The Trail will connect the coastal village of Portreath with Illogan, passing under the Portreath Incline and using the route of the Portreath Branchline where possible. A mix of quiet roads and off-highway links extend the trail through to Cornwall College at Pool and on to Tuckingmill Valley Park where the trail follows the Red River Valley to Brea.

The Great Flat Lode Trail follows part of the line of the Basset Mine Tramway, built to carry tin ore from the mines along the side of the valley for processing at Wheal Basset Stamps. The remains of Cornwall’s last tin smelter can be visited near Carnkie. Carn Brea, once an ancient fortified hill settlement can be climbed for superb panoramic views which will include the tall steel headgear of South Crofty, Cornwall’s last tin mine.

Nature of trail: A circiular route with some steep sections. Mostly off-road taking you through a mixture of farmland, heathland and old mine sites. A circular route.

Where to park: South Wheal Frances, Dolcoath Mine and at King Edward Mine Museum (where you can visit a free exhibition all about the Mineral Tramways).

Links in with: Deviate up onto Carn Brea to enjoy the views and/or join up with the Portreath Branchline Trail or the Redruth & Chacewater Railway Trail and link in with the rest of the Mineral Tramways network of trails.

Points of interest: The Great Flat Lode Trail follows part of the line of the Basset Mine Tramway, built to carry tin ore from the mines along the side of the valley for processing at Wheal Basset Stamps. The remains of Cornwall’s last tin smelter can be visited near Carnkie. Carn Brea, once an ancient fortified hill settlement can be climbed for superb panoramic views which will include the tall steel headgear of South Crofty, Cornwall’s last tin mine.

Distance 7.7 miles (12.4km)

The Redruth & Chacewater Railway Trail branches off from the Coast to Coast Trail at Twelveheads and follows a route of contrasting scenery (woodland and moorland) with spectacular views across Cornwall. Following as closely as possible the original railway route the trail bypasses the villages of Carharrack and Lanner. Gwennap Pit is close by and Carn Marth can be accessed from the trail. The trail then continues to the west of Lanner before connecting in to the Great Flat Lode Trail and Tresavean Trail at Buller Hill.

Nature of trail: The trail is based for the most part on the route of the original Redruth & Chacewater Railway. It is mostly level and off road, and occasionally crosses the public highway.

Where to park: Limited parking is available near Twelveheads, at Seleggan near Carnkie and at the Buller Hill section near Lanner Hill. Links in with: The Great Flat Lode Trail, the Tresavean Trail and the Coast to Coast Trail.

Points of interest: The Redruth & Chacewater Railway Trail branches off from the Coast to Coast Trail at Twelveheads and follows a route of contrasting scenery (woodland and moorland) with spectacular views across Cornwall. Following as closely as possible the original railway route the trail bypasses the villages of Carharrack and Lanner. Gwennap Pit is close by and Carn Marth can be accessed from the trail. The trail then continues to the west of Lanner before connecting in to the Great Flat Lode Trail and Tresavean Trail at Buller Hill.

Distance 1.1 miles (1.8km)

The Tresavean Trail follows the Tresavean branch of the Hayle Railway from the top of Buller Hill, and skirts the village of Lanner. The trail passes through an area of abundant wildlife and provides expansive views across the valley to nearby Carn Marth, and to the distant clay tips at St Austell. A recreated section of railway can be viewed close to the remains of Tresavean Mine.

Nature of trail: Generally level and off-road.

Where to park: Lanner village or Buller Hill car park.

Links in with: Easy circular detours on footpaths in to the village centre and back again or join the Redruth & Chasewater Railway Trail and link in to the extended network of trails.

Points of interest: The Tresavean Trail follows the Tresavean branch of the Hayle Railway from the top of Buller Hill, and skirts the village of Lanner. The trail passes through an area of abundant wildlife and provides expansive views across the valley to nearby Carn Marth, and to the distant clay tips at St Austell. A recreated section of railway can be viewed close to the remains of Tresavean Mine.