Old mineral Workings

Dai's slow LEJOG

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April 4th 2007
Day 5 Portreath - Mawgan Porth 32 miles (157 miles total) Leaving my comfortable farm B&B I followed the Mineral Tramway inland. It was a pleasure after the busy coast road yesterday . After a mile or two admired the converted mine winding house and then briefly had to rejoin roads to cross the busy A30 dual carraigeway. The next section was particularly enjoyable followin ... read more

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