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Walks and Cycling Routes Near The Shaft Inn

The Shaft Inn is surrounded by Cornish countryside, mining heritage and local routes that are ideal for walkers, cyclists, families and dog owners.

Whether you’re exploring Wheal Peevor, joining the Coast to Coast Trail or simply looking for somewhere to stop for food and drinks after a walk, The Shaft Inn is well placed for a relaxed visit.

Wheal Peevor Tin Mine Walk

Just a 2-minute walk from The Shaft Inn, Wheal Peevor tin mine is a great local route with a circular walk that takes around 30 minutes.

It’s dog-friendly, rich in local mining history and ideal for a short walk before or after lunch, dinner or drinks at the bar.

Route Highlights

  • Around 2 minutes from The Shaft Inn
  • Circular walking route
  • Approximately 30 minutes
  • Dog-friendly
  • Local mining heritage
  • Ideal before or after food and drinks

Coast to Coast Cycling Trail

Opposite the entrance to The Shaft Inn, you can join the Coast to Coast Trail, which runs from Portreath to Devoran.

The route is relatively flat, making it popular with leisure cyclists, families and groups. The Shaft Inn sits in a central position on the route, making it a convenient place to stop for lunch, coffee, bar snacks or a drink.

Route Highlights

  • Portreath to Devoran route
  • Relatively flat
  • Entrance close to The Shaft Inn
  • Good for leisure cyclists and groups
  • Useful food and drink stop along the way

Stop for Food, Coffee or a Drink

After a walk or ride, The Shaft Inn is a relaxed place to stop and refuel. We offer free parking, dog-friendly facilities, outdoor seating, lunch, dinner, Sunday roasts, bar snacks and proper bean coffee.

Explore Local Mining Heritage

The landscape around The Shaft Inn is shaped by Cornwall’s mining past. From Wheal Peevor to the mine structures visible from our decking, the local area has a strong sense of history and place.