Lead Mines on Penhale Point
Along the cliffs of Penhale Point and around Hoblyn Cove are the remains of lead mines that date back at least to the 16th century, and mining continued through much of the 19th century. Little remains of the mine buildings as they were cleared to build Penhale Camp, but a number of mineshafts still exist on the cliff edges. The sea cave beneath the fault in the rock near Hoblyn's Cove is reported to be the result of mining.
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- Holywell to St Piran's Oratory (7.4 mile walk)
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