Poldice Valley Mining Ruins – Carn Marth Quarry Pool loop from Perranarworthal

Mountain biking trails

Poldice Valley Mining Ruins – Carn Marth Quarry Pool loop from Perranarworthal

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Poldice Valley Mining Ruins – Carn Marth Quarry Pool loop from Perranarworthal

01:40

20.7km

300m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 11.1 km for 230 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

464 m

Bike Chain Bissoe Café

Highlight • Cafe

Nestled in the Poldice Valley by Bissoe village, the Bike Chain is a great little cycling shop with a brilliant cafe too. Get everything you need for a ride around …

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1.70 km

Twelveheads Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely food, great service. We came across this cafe just at the right time in our ride!

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3.25 km

Poldice Valley Mining Ruins

Highlight • Viewpoint

Poldice Valley is a beautiful spot with a rich mining history. A mine has existed in the valley as far back as the 16th century, extracting tin ore and copper …

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12.0 km

Carn Marth and Hick's Quarry Pool

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the top of Carn Marth at 755 feet (230 m), there are incredible views over the rural countryside of inland Cornwall. With a rich history from mining and quarrying, …

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12.0 km

Just south east of Redruth, Carn Marth hill has a summit reaching 771 feet (235 m). Once heavily quarried for granite, there's a large pool near the top which can be eerie in cloud and stunning sunshine.

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17.9 km

Poldice Valley Mountain Bike Trails

Highlight • Structure

Fun trails with some interesting features. Hard packed ground means they are good for riding all year round.

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20.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.89 km

6.15 km

3.25 km

658 m

504 m

233 m

Surfaces

11.4 km

3.51 km

2.67 km

1.87 km

796 m

412 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Sunday 18 October

13°C

7°C

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Comments

June 26, 2023,Twin Peaks (Carn Marth and Carn Brea)

The twin peaks of Carn Marth and Carn Brea.
Unfortunately my phone battery dipped out so only managed to record 15 miles failing to record the route back to Devoran. Overall my ride was 28.5 miles which I took from my cycle computer.
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