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Carn Brea monument and castle
Redruth, South West England
A hilltop monument and little castle with sweeping views across the mining country.
- Cost
- Free
- Time to allow
- 60 min
Carn Brea is a granite hill with a tall monument and a small castle-turned-restaurant. The walk to the top is short and gives a huge view of Cornwall's former mining heartland. It is a good sunset spot in clear weather.
Good to know
- Wear shoes with grip for rocks
- Check the monument side for the best view
- Best time
- Sunset
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Car park at the base
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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