Carnewas Mine
The buildings which now house the National Trust shop and café at Bedruthan Steps were once the offices and outbuildings of Carnewas mine. This operated for just over 20 years from the mid 19th century. Initially it extracted lead, antimony and silver but later much larger amounts of iron ore. The ladders and steps to the beach were probably originally built to access the mine workings.
On walks
- Bedruthan Steps (4.5 mile walk)
- Bedruthan Steps to Porthcothan (6.2 mile walk)
Also mentioned in walks
- Porthcothan, Bedruthan Steps and Watergate Bay (via bus) (6.8 mile walk)
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The walk route is described with detailed, regularly-updated, hand-written directions.
Each time there is a new direction to follow, the app will beep to remind you, and will warn you if you go off-route.
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