UPDATE: do not go down this mine if you don not have experience exploring mines! Do not explore mines on your own ! Always tell somewhere where you are going and your expected return time, and what to do if you do not make a pre arranged call at that time. These are crazy times were living right now, everyone’s a bit on edge. Stay safe everybody.



In this video i solo explore the abandoned workings of Tywarnhale Copper mine, and go and take a look at the inclined rainway which remains are still acessible deep underground.

Tywarnhale mine sits on the north of the valley close to the coastal town of Porthtowan.

This mine started life as Wheal Rock in 1750, renamed United Hills mine in 1809 before becoming known as Tywarnhale mine in the early 1900s, when it started to be used as a training site for the Royal School of Mines, Imperial College, London.

This mine had one of the first mine shafts in Cornwall to be drained using an electric pump.

Please note exploring mines is an extremely hazardous activity and it should only be attempted by experienced persons with the correct equipment and suitable experience.

It is not recommended ever to explore mines on your own.

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