Surface view of Okel Tor Mine from the West. Photographer : A.K.H. Jenkin

Guests staying at Okel Tor Mine are offered a complimentary guided mine tour, which is around one hour and takes in the mine ruins and boardwalks along the riverbank. Your guide is Jon Tully, owner of Okel Tor Mine, and he’ll point out the most interesting archaeological features on the 16-acre site and explain the history of the mine and the uses of the ruined buildings. Historical photographs, maps and plans of the mine are provided to put everything into context. Please be aware the tour includes uneven paths and steep steps.

View of shafts and adits.

Adits running below the River Tamar.

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