Bodmin & Wenford Railway 2026
Cornwall
Luxulyan Valley 2026
A dramatic, heavily wooded, steep sided valley close to St Blazey, through which the River Par flows. The valley retains an industrial and natural heritage of international and national importance and was designated as part of the World Heritage Site in 2006.
Contacts
Operator: The Friends of Luxulyan Valley
Address: Luxulyan St Blazey Cornwall PL24 2RZ
- Website: View website
Open Days & Times
Access at all times. Visit website or facebook for more details.
Travel
- By Rail: Par / 5 miles
Facilities
- Parking
- Part disabled access
The valley’s mining heritage represents principally the physical manifestation of one man’s vision Joseph Treffry (1782-1850) to exploit the valley’s mineral resources. Remains include the Treffry Viaduct, granite mine buildings and the later 20th century concrete structures, leats, tramways, mineshafts, adits and an impressive 30ft waterwheel and pit. Significantly, both copper mining and then the later china clay processing industry are represented side-by-side.
Two small car parks at Black Hill and Ponts Mill. Unmade paths and tramways totalling about 7km.
