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Abandoned Beam Engine Houses at Botallack
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Cornwall

Botallack village to the Count House walk

Enjoy this 1-mile walk from the bus stop in Botallack village to the Count House. From here, you can enjoy a walk on the Tin Coast spotting wildlife and learning about the important mining history in this part of Cornwall. You can also enjoy a warm pasty or hot drink from Botallack Count House café.

Total steps: 4

Total steps: 4

Start point

Queen's Arms bus stop, Queen's Arms, Botallack, Penzance TR19 7QG

Step 1

From the Queen's Arms bus stop, head north along the road passing The Black Well B&B on your left.

Step 2

When you reach a junction, turn left.

Step 3

Keep right to stay on the track and look out for views of the old mining engine houses and chimney stacks ahead.

Step 4

You will arrive at Botallack, and the Count House will be on your right.

End point

Botallack Count House, Botallack Mine, St Just, Penzance TR19 7QQ

Trail map

Botallack village to the Count House walk map
Botallack village to the Count House walk map | © Crown copyright and database rights 2013 Ordnance Survey

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