Botallack mining walk
This walk goes through outstanding historical and industrial sites set in coastal heathland, with rare wild flowers. Here, passing choughs with their 'cheoow' can be heard. The whole walk lies in the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site.
Steep and unguarded drops
There are some steep and unguarded drops. Please supervise children and keep dogs on a lead, or under very close control.
Total steps: 4
Total steps: 4
Start point
Count House, Botallack, St Just. TR19 7PU
Step 1
Turn left onto the track heading back to Botallack village.
Step 2
At the ruined shed, turn right down the track to the coast.
Step 3
At the engine house, take the right-hand junction east along the coast path. Continue along the footpath and head through the remains of the old tin mining works. More information on the mining works can be found at the Botallack Count House.
Step 4
Turn right onto the track and head back to the car park.
End point
Count House, Botallack, St Just. TR19 7PU
Trail map
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