Circular walk from Lanner Hill, around Carn Marth to Gwennap Pit

This route starts at Carn Marth Lane, depending on which bus is alighted or where the vehicle is parked, crossing the main A393 with care.

(S/E) Starting at the junction of A393 and Carn Marth Lane, proceed along the made-up road, northeast, following the road around to the right.

(1) At the disused mine working, Engine House and chimney - Wheal Amelia (E) continue east along the signposted 'Mining Trail'. This section can get muddy depending on the season.

(2) At this point head up the hill, north (this section can also get wet and slippery), at the top of the rise, crossing a wider track which runs east to west, carrying on a northerly direction as the track starts to descend, crossing another farm track again on an east-west line, continuing straight down, to the road.

(3) Turn left and follow the country lane. Entering the Hamlet of Busveal, see vehicle layby outside of Chapel (B). Access is open to all to view murals and Gwennap Pit.

(4) On leaving the chapel, there is a rear gate from the pit which leads out to the road. If the gate is locked, exit the way in, turn left on the road, and take the first left leading to the rear of the pit. Follow the country lane up the hill, as the lane levels out, bearing left to a bridleway on the right.

(5) At the water authorities tank heading southwest past some dwellings, where the lane bears right, the track is on the left. This section, like many country trails, becomes slightly overgrown but passable. Continue down until reaching premises and garages.

(6) Turn left and south, following the track out to the main road.

(7) At the main road, turn left and then left at the mini roundabout, up the hill to the start point.

(S/E) A reminder, crossing the main road might be easier at the mini roundabout with the central Island, if needed for bus or vehicle parking.

Start: For the purpose of this walk, the start point is near a Bus Stop on the main road A393.

Transport: Timings of the bus service should be confirmed, allowing for the return trip. Bus timetable>>

Parking: Vehicle parking. There is usually plenty of space on the road around the location of the water tank. Consider access and other road users.

Timing: The timing of this route is dependent on personal/group pace and the time exploring.

Wellbeing: The walk is on road and track. Wear appropriate footwear and clothing for the weather forecast. Keep hydrated and snack.

Note: Ensure that the highway code is followed and that dogs are kept under control.

(E) Wheal Amelia - Pennance Consol -This mine was a pretty small working, employing only four people at its start, and not having an engine house built until 1866. Pennance Consols was originally known as Wheal Amelia, but this name was changed in 1850 to Pennance Consol, predominantly mined for copper.

(B) Gwennap Pit - It is thought to have been a natural depression in the ground that was formed into an outdoor Methodist chapel. The open-air Methodist preaching place, where John Wesley, the Methodist leader, had sermons there. Gwennap can hold about 1,500 people around its 12 ‘rings’. The pit is still an active place of worship today with a chapel on site.