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The Great Britain Guide

Natural landmarks · South West England

Carn Galver Mine

In or near Morvah.

Free admission

Carn Galver Mine — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Rosemergy - Inside disused Carn Galver mine - geograph.org.uk - 8043368

Chris Gorringe — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Penzance · 8.0 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Carn Galver Mine is a other located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Aire Point to Carrick Du SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Penwith Moors and Downs SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Carn Galver Mine is an abandoned tin mine located in South-West England. It is notable for its remnants of 19th-century mining activity, reflecting the region's industrial heritage. The site features various structures and landscape modifications associated with tin extraction.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.1717, -5.6129
District
Cornwall
Parish
Zennor
Postcode
TR20 8YX
Parliamentary constituency
St Ives
Nearest railway station
Penzance8 km

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Carn Galver Mine

Places to stay

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Places to eat & drink

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Historic pubs · South West England

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Carn Galver Mine?
Carn Galver Mine is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR20 8YX), in the parish of Zennor.
What is Carn Galver Mine?
Carn Galver Mine — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Carn Galver Mine?
The nearest railway station is Penzance, about 8.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR20 8YX.
Is Carn Galver Mine a protected site?
Yes — Carn Galver Mine is part of the Aire Point to Carrick Du SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the West Penwith Moors and Downs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Carn Galver Mine free to visit?
Yes, Carn Galver Mine is free to enter.
How do I get to Carn Galver Mine?
Drivers can navigate to postcode TR20 8YX. It sits within the St Ives parliamentary constituency.