7k Run Redruth: Breathtaking Views at Carn Brea and Carnkie

Route Overview & Local Insights

This 7.3km loop from Redruth offers a quintessential Cornish running experience, blending rugged trail paths with quiet country lanes. With 106m of elevation gain, the route is moderately hilly, providing a rewarding challenge for intermediate runners looking to build strength. You will navigate a mix of 40% paved surfaces and natural footpaths, making it essential to wear shoes with good grip if it has rained recently. Expect sweeping views over the Camborne-Redruth urban area and out toward the Atlantic coast as you tackle the inclines around the iconic granite outcrops.

Steeped in ancient history and mining heritage, the area around Carn Brea is truly atmospheric. As you run, you will pass the 14th-century Carn Brea Castle—originally built as a chapel—and the 90-foot Bassett Monument, a landmark visible for miles across West Cornwall. This Neolithic hilltop site has been inhabited for over 5,000 years, and the surrounding Carnkie landscape is dotted with the remnants of Cornwall’s industrial past. Running here feels like traveling through time, offering much more than just a workout in the fresh Cornish air.