Cligga Head Mine
Cligga Head has a number of mineral lodes containing ores of tin, tungsten, arsenic, copper, iron and silver. It was mined for tin during the 19th century and wolfram (tungsten ore) during the first half of the 20th century, closing in 1945 when tungsten could be imported more cheaply from the USA. There are still substantial mineral reserves beneath the headland and the mine was considered for re-opening on three separate occasions during the 1960s, 70s and 80s. There is a capped mineshaft located within the concrete remains on the headland, and a number of openings are visible on the cliff faces.
On walks
- Perranporth to St Agnes (via bus) (4.7 mile walk)
- Perranporth to Trevellas (5.7 mile walk)