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✦ Historic site
Neolithic hilltop enclosure with later settlement and defensive structures, a prehistoric field system, a medieval castle and deer park and mineral workings on Carn Brea
22 ha
Getting here
50.22185, -5.24495
Best for
5 activitiesHeritage
Free86%Historic site with public access
Wildlife
Free75%Ancient woodland
Cycling
Varies72%Named cycling route nearby: Route 3
Dog walks
Free72%Dogs allowed with public access
Hiking
Free58%Named hiking route nearby: Carn Brea BR 18
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶
Walking
126
97 named nearby · 29 public paths
Named routePublic access
🚴
Cycling
75
75 named nearby
Named route
🐴
Horse riding
19
19 public paths
Public access
Named routes and paths nearby
South West Coast Path (Section 19: Portreath to Hayle) · Walking0
Camborne FP 28 · Walking0
Camborne FP 39 · Walking0
Camborne FP 37 · Walking0
Alternative Route · Cycling
Main Route · Cycling
West Trevingey · public footpath
Carn Brea Village · public footpath
West Trevingey · public footpath
About this historic site
Scheduled Monument
Wildlife to spot
Photos
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🌱 Visiting this spring
- 🌸Ancient woodlands are famous for bluebell carpets in April and May — one of Britain's most spectacular wildflower displays
- 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
- 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
Facilities
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Parking
Carn Brea · 48m
✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
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Nearby places
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