Botallack, Levant, Geevor & Cape Cornwall

What trip to Cornwall would be complete without visiting the world famous Botallack Mine with it’s engine houses perched above the wild Atlantic Ocean? Our tour follows the story of Cornish mining and miners along the rugged cliffs past the old mines of Botallack, Levant and the more modern mine at Geevor. Take a look around the beautiful cove and headland at Cape Cornwall with an explanation of the geology that formed the mineral wealth of St.Just. This trip does not include entry to either Levant or Geevor but if you wish we will adjust the tour to allow you time to visit these mines, but you will need to pay the entry fees.

Cliffs along the coastline at Botallack with ruined engine houses and turbulent ocean waves crashing against rocks.

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The engine houses at Botallack, an iconic image of the Cornish mining industry

Cliffs along the coastline at Botallack with ruined engine houses and turbulent ocean waves crashing against rocks.

It’s amazing these engine houses are still standing, demonstrating skills of the Cornish engineers

A person hiking along a narrow old miners path near Botallack on a coastal hillside with rocky terrain and sparse vegetation, overlooking the ocean with distant islands and an overcast sky.

Following old miners footpaths that they used to walk to get to work each day

A coastal scene at Levant Mine with rocky cliffs, the ocean with waves crashing, a cloudy sky, a faint rainbow, and a lighthouse on the land.

A rainbow over Levant Mine, with Pendeen Lighthouse in the background

Coastal scene at Cape Cornwall with rocky shoreline, waves crashing, and steep grassy hill with white buildings and monument on top, under a blue sky with some clouds.

Scenic Cape Cornwall is another iconic image of Cornwall, with it’s distinct outline and monument

Cliffside view of Priest's Cove from Cape Cornwall with rocky shores, waves crashing below, and a few houses on the land. Green fields and a hill under a partly cloudy sky.

Priest’s Cove, next to Cape Cornwall has fascinating geology exposed on the beach at low tide

A waterwheel powering a set of Cornish Stamps at Geevor, overlooking the ocean under a partly cloudy sky.

Geevor Tin Mine, the last working mine in the area, closed in the 1990’s and is now a museum

Exploring ancient mine workings at Botallack Mine

Exploring the oldest workings at Botallack who’s age is unknown, but they could be medieval?

Details

  • Up to 8 hour tour between 9am and 5pm as suits

  • Meet at Botallack, Geevor or Cape Cornwall depending on what options you pick. The car park is free at Geevor (charge for entry) and Pay & Display at Botallack and Cape Cornwall (free for National Trust Members)

  • The route consists of coastal footpaths, with almost no walking along public roads

  • We will discuss your requirements in advance and make any suitable adjustments to ensure you have an enjoyable tour

  • See the famous Botallack Engine Houses, Levant Mine, pass Geevor Mine (entry optional, see below), and Cape Cornwall

  • Full explanations of Cornwall’s mining history, what the mine buildings used to do, the Cornish miners, how the rocks & minerals were formed, the wildlife along this rugged coast and much more

  • Option - food and drink available at Cape Cornwall, Botallack & Geevor without paying entry charges. This walk can be conducted in any order to suit your needs (cost of food and drink not included in the tour price)

  • Options - we can allow time for you to visit Levant Mine and/or Geevor Mine and will adjust the tour accordingly (the cost of entry to neither Levant Mine nor Geevor Mine is included - Levant Mine is free to National Trust Members - pay to enter either mine and get a 20% discount on entry cost to the other - tickets must be booked in advance as Levant tickets include a time slot for your visit and both sites can reach capacity)

  • Children welcome but must be supervised by an adult

  • Dogs are welcome but must be on a short lead at all times without exception.

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