Tywarnhale Copper mine, abandoned inclined railway, deep underground in a Cornish hillside.

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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[@willbayliss]

Really appreciate this - good for the soul :-) Thanks also for the extra time and effort you put into setting up shots and retracing your path. It makes a big difference to the viewer's sense of sharing your journey through the workings. Thanks!

[@AdventureCornwall.]

Great video, just a note to anyone using the upper entrance the second set of ladders down is loose.

[@wessexman1773]

Credit to Cornwall you are Ben , excellent so enjoyable to watch.

[@MerlinKernow75]

I've finally got to go and visit this mine thanks to my sister who just happens to be a mine explorer which was something I never knew.

[@hens_ledan]

Marthys da! Wonderful. Thanks for the tour.

[@kevintole7212]

Oh my gawd.... I remember mapping here. Star sights... the lot.

[@paulmccarthy6971]

Them colours are amazing

[@freedomforever6718]

Imagine the noise during the mine's heyday.

[@aaronteifel9441]

Lots of adders in the valley/ land surrounding here

[@codester1111]

Wonder if that blue is copper oxide or copper sulfate the colors are similar and hypnotizing. No idea how some can conquer their fear of heights, that ladder was full on terrifying.

[@Carolb66]

Its like a scene from Poldark! Fab video enjoyed it. Very informative & interesting. ❤😊

[@ActionAdventureTwins]

Awesome explore guys, I can't believe the coloring in that copper, it's SO BLUE!! Those stopes with the bracing were amazing as well.

[@neilfurby555]

Great explore, nicely described....thanks

[@brianwillson9567]

Wow. Thank you for this impressive view ‘inside cornwall’.

[@LBrad]

Grew up near there and always wondered what it was like underground - thanks

[@davidfultz6483]

Nice little tour . Thank you .

[@wobbo1969]

Excellent. Great video

[@blackshuck1175]

Been down there myself it's a cool little mine.

[@johnterry8890]

Hello Ben. Very nice to see the longer version. Very nice tour, thank you sir. Take care and be safe

[@optimeenergy2869]

Proper job 👍 Nice to know what is below us in Cornwall or what is not below us 😬