By 2003, there will be 60km (37 miles) of trails for recreational walking, cycling, horse-riding and educational uses. The network of trails is free to use and open all year. Other facilities on or near the trails include information centres, car parking, toilets, refreshments, cycle hire and riding stables.
From Hayle and Portreath to Devoran, the trails connect to other routes including The Cornish Way, the South West Coastal Footpath and historical houses such as Tehidy, once part of the estate of the Basset mining family and now a Country Park.
There are 3 main information centres planned for the area, of which Cornish Mines and Engines at Pool has already opened. Two others are planned near Devoran and Hayle. Other specialist centres and museums telling the story of Cornish mining and local history are located in the area.
In the early 19th century, Cornwall was at the forefront of the Industrial Revolution and its engineering and mining expertise contributed to world-wide technological progress. The Great Flat Lode area is one of the world's best conserved mining landscapes. Now Mineral Tramways is officially recognised by the Council of Europe as a 'Cultural Route'. In the future, Mineral Tramways is part of the World Heritage Site proposed for Cornish Mining between 1800 -1860.
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