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Tin mine calciner at Botallack Mine

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BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome0 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦111+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Herring Gull and Carrion Crow
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • Café on site — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
CaféParking· Paid

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Herring Gull, Carrion Crow, Jackdaw +108 more · last seen 2025; Coastal cliffs — seabirds and cliff-nesting species

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Herring Gull, Carrion Crow, Jackdaw +108 more · last seen 2025; Maritime cliff and slope priority habitat

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Beautiful Demoiselle, Hornet Hoverfly, Summer Chafer +15 more · last seen 2025

Free

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: South West Coast Path (Section 22: Pendeen to Sennen Cove); Named hiking route nearby: South West Coast Path (Section 22: Pendeen to Sennen Cove)

Free

Family friendly

café

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 8 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
South West Coast Path (Section 21: St Ives to Pendeen)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 22: Pendeen to Sennen Cove)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
West Kernow Way Part 2Mountain bike route
Named route
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Horse riding

8 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

The Arsenic Labyrinth at Botallack Mine

The Arsenic Labyrinth at Botallack Mine

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