Visit - A1 St Just Mining District
A1 St Just Mining District - Ranndir Balweyth Lannust
Mining on the edge of the earth
A stone’s throw from Land’s End, this is the most westerly Area of the Site. St Just is characterised by big skies, jagged rocks, and rugged moorland meeting iconic clifftop engine houses. Perched high above the Atlantic in some incredible locations; the engine houses on this stretch of coast, known as the “Tin Coast”, are some of the most famous. No wonder this dramatic setting has inspired generations of artists, writers, film makers and photographers.
‘This is the tin coast of Cornwall, the wild west of Kernow’.
Places to visit
Geevor Tin Mine is set in the wide open spaces of the Lands End peninsula on the dramatic Atlantic coast. The views are spectacular, the air is fresh and the scenery breath-taking!
High-up on the exposed cliffs of the 'Tin Coast' and part of the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site. At its heart, the restored 1840s beam engine running on steam.
On the wild Tin Coast, the famed Crowns engine houses of Botallack Mine cling to the foot of the cliffs. Part of the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site and Poldark filming location.
The St Just Mining District and Tin Coast are at the heart of Area A1 of the World Heritage Site. Take the train to Penzance and then hop on the Tin Coaster bus to explore this amazing landscape.
Here are some ideas for your visit:
Head to St Just, Britain’s most westerly town and former centre of mining in this part of Cornwall. Steeped in history you can enjoy a stroll around the town before heading off for a walk down the Kenidjack Valley to the coast and then along the cliffs to Cape Cornwall - https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cornwall/cape-cornwall
Hop off the bus at Botallack and explore the mining landscape including the iconic Crowns engine houses perched on the cliffs above the Atlantic. Explore the Count House workshop to find out more about the history of mining in the area and then pop into the Count House café for a well-deserved coffee and cake - https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cornwall/botallack
Stay on the bus until you reach Pendeen and head to Geevor Tin Mine, a family friendly award-winning heritage attraction, learning centre and interactive museum - https://geevor.com/. Then continue along the coast to explore Levant Mine and Beam Engine and see the restored 1840s beam engine running on steam (pre-booked tours only) - https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cornwall/levant-mine-and-beam-engine
There is so much to explore in this amazing mining landscape, you may want to return and discover more that Area A1 has to offer.
For train times - https://www.gwr.com/
For bus times - https://www.transportforcornwall.co.uk/
