Gwennap Pit
This walk visits Gwennap Pit in Busveal, Cornwall. The interesting architectural structure is located just to the east of Redruth.
The historical site is where the Methodist preacher John Wesley preached several times between 1762 and 1789. The pit was then later transformed into the grassy circular amphitheatre you can see today. There are car parks at the site where you can pick up footpaths around the pit. There's also some pleasant country lanes that you can then follow to the old Busveal mine workings before returning to the car park.
You can extend the walk by heading just a mile to the south to visit Carn Marth. Here you will find a fine viewpoint, old quarries and an Amphitheatre where you can enjoy theatrical performances during the summer months.
Gwennap Pit Ordnance Survey Map 
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Gwennap Pit Open Street Map 
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Gwennap Pit OS Map 
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Gwennap Pit Open Street Map 
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Photos
Redruth: Gwennap Pit, Busveal. John Wesley preached here, in a hollow amidst old mine workings. The terraces were constructed following his death
Display panel at Gwennap Pit
St Aubyn Farm and engine house
Road Junction by Mynheer Farm