Is it worth visiting Redruth? A 'Monumental' circular walk from Redruth to Carn Brea, Cornwall. 

Born in Redruth Hospital and lived in and around Camborne and Redruth all my life until moving to Wiltshire in 2006, I was 53 when we moved. I played on Carn Brea with my friends in the 60's it was our local playground. I also went to Redruth County Grammar School. I was married in St Euny in 1973.

Lovely, with history, geography, giggles & gorgeous views, rain or shine!

I could see the Bassett Monument from my bedroon window in Carbis Bay when I was on holiday last week. Francis Bassett features as a character in series 3 & 4 of Poldark.

Love this, I lived in Redruth in the early 70’s, until we moved to Park Bottom to “Castle view” with a view to Carn Brea. So many memories. So glad I found your channel. I live in the frozen north now and so miss home.

Thanks lovely Sarah and Andrew very much for lovely video you both so lovely and cute. I been in Redruth so many times I love it's thanks again for sharing amazing video 🙏👍👍👍😊😍😍😍xxx

Must do this with my sketch club from Krowji 😀 - thanks for the video

Andrew definitely will 'ang' with comments like that about Camborne Trevithick Day! I'm originally from Camborne so, you know which day I think is better!

Many thanks for the video. Found it very interesting, having been born in Redruth and revisited quite a few times, from my home in Australia. Enjoyed the views from the Carn, which were very extensive and quite invigorating on a cold, windy day. On my first return home in 1969 I recall walking along the railway with my late uncle, who was a ganger with British Rail, over his length from Redruth to Penponds, quite impressive walking across the viaduct there, and through Pool and Camborne with Carn Brea looming over us for most of the way. The area of course has an extensive history of mining and railway development, the benefits of which along with many miners and families were exported world-wide. Yes there was wealth in the area reflected in the impressive buildings, but unfortunately for the men and their families who actually produced the tin life was extremely hard, and many succumbed to the harsh conditions they had to endure, and died at a very young age. Frequent industrial accidents and poor air quality along with the presence of arsenic took their toll. As the mines gradually wound down, many sought a life overseas where generally conditions were better. BTW I think you'll find that the village name is pronounced Carn-key. Must watch more of your videos in my spare time, they're very well done!

Fanny Mac. 😂😂😂😂 Oh my mind will never be the same. 🤣

My Great Grandmother was born in Redruth. Thank you for being there.

A lovely route! I mapped out my own route before thinking to check to see if you had one. Thank God I did, because the one I'd created would've killed us! This is a really nice route because it makes sure that the way to the top isn't too tough, (and goes through some lovely, interesting places) but comes back via a more direct route. Thanks for this!

Sarah Andrew. Cracking video keep up the good work 👏👏

Only just discovered your walks,you should do tv they are amazingly interesting and fun to watch,thankyou .

Забавная прогулка! Сара и Эндрю вы такая очаровательная пара. С вами весело путешествовать. Настроение поднимается до небес!

Redruth is my hometown

So pretty. Thx

What a wonderful walk - your home-made ones are so enjoyable, with lots of history and interesting facts just casually thrown in, belying the research you have obviously done. As entertaining and amusing as usual - thank you!!!

I enjoyed the video, love the architecture of those stone buildings. 🙂

Yet another fab video, and as for suggestions for the band name how about 'Moody Fanny' x

Amazing ! thks !!

Redruth, what a wonderful overview of the amazing history & wealth of this Mining & Market Town in days gone bye. We are still laughing at the ‘out takes’ Redruth has some fantastic architecture and I so agree with you, look up at some of the buildings and compare the town now to some of the pictures found in old books and you will see no change. Carn Brea, always to locals landmark & answer to the words “are we nearly there yet?” Wonderful, I so enjoyed this....well done AGAIN.

Very good walk around and very funny. Thank you. Bob

Thank you for this video...it's so interesting. Also I can see it would probably be pretty easy with a toddler in a carrier as I wasn't too sure it would be.

😂 loved the outtakes, really made me laugh. Looks like a great walk too. Thank you both x

Another wonderful walk ,loved the history and the beautiful view, and Andrew's slimy head. Thanks Sarah and Andrew and dogie

Great history off of building off Redruth beautiful scenery .The castle looks fabulous . So funny 😂Andrew got slime on his head and getting through the rocks between the castle . Sarah giggling at the end the video so funny 😂 enjoy your walk brilliant video well done keep it up Canit wait for the next one stay safe both off you

Really enjoyable 😄

I remember, years and years ago, going into the room underneath the monument on Carn Brea (the padlock had been sawn off). Inside, in the centre of the room, a pentangle had been laid out in salt. Heaven only knows what had gone on in there, but it gave me nightmares for weeks! 🧙‍♀️🧙‍♂️🧙‍♀️

We were only in Redruth on Tuesday. Fascinating place, with hidden gems around alot of corners. Heading up to the monument today.

Fleetwood Fanny!

Lovely walk, hilarious out-takes. Doggie kept looking back like, "will u please come on!" I think Pupsie was expecting a visit to the RockPile. Interesting history & silly bits galore! I needed this one to close out me month. Cheers!

I laughed so hard at the outtakes. Love your walks like this they are a Cornish history lesson for me. Andrew I really think you should have submerged your self in that spring. Lol.

I like Andrew’s Detroit Tigers hat.

Great video Sarah and Andrew! I enjoyed the mining history and the views from Carn Brea are fabulous. Loads of info from you too as well as churchyards. Keeps the laughs coming!

Very interesting and lovely video. Redruth with the trains and Carn Brae which is really amazing! Fantastic viws, and really nice to see St Agnes Beacon which I "climbed" in 2018 👍🥰 Wow I miss Cornwall's countryside and coastline ❤

I will be down your way in 2 weeks time and plan to take some photos of the trains coming out of Redruth at a place called Miners Row . I got this location thanks to one of your other films. Many thanks and keep cleansing those hands.😀

Really good video as usual. How about doing a special of all the outtakes. Very funny made us both laugh.

Definitely a 10/10...fantastic walk! Some amazing town & industrial architecture, and loved St Euny Church, the Monument and Castle at Carn Brea. So enjoy your showcasing Cornish history and, as you say - look above eye-level, and there it is just waiting to be seen. This is a must-do, next time I'm in Cornwall. Also, loved the outtake! (had me going as well)😊

Very interesting walk with great views. The church and graveyard were cool too, though your dog seemed a bit miffed that he couldn't go in, ha. That look was precious :)

"Bridle wee" and you said it in a church yard. Freud would have an explanation for that 😂😂😂😂😂

I did enjoy this one! You two have such a good sense of humour on all your walks....and always with your faithful doggy by your side. He is an absolute delight. I'd love to know what his name is, but I know why you never mention it. And Andrew getting slimed in the Holy Well :-))! I have never been up to Carn Brea, but think I went to St. Euny church in my Cornwall past...I definitely went to Carn Euny...the old stone village down that way in Penwith, which was mystical and atmospheric. The ancient wells and sites of Cornwall are always a treat to discover....Madron Holy well is another favourite tucked away in the depths with ribbons blowing in the breeze from the trees. Always nice to see your Friday vids...cheers me up. J x

Great video as usual. Made a commented on Alex Belsfield RU-vid channel. Talking about rubbish Christmas TV. I suggested they look at CWT for nice things to watch!!!!

Very interesting video. The graveyard was huge, sad it was so overgrown. Castle was amazing how it was propped up with boulders. Never seen anything like that. I was waiting for Andrew to fall in the water shenanigan's! The dogs face was a picture on the steps, so fed up lol, when are we going to the beach mum !! Thank you for another nice video :-)

As always, a wonderful video and a great hike. I liked the castle best. This is only found in Cornwall a few stones stacked and a small castle built on it. Just perfect. Is the castle inhabited? The view is great which is an absolute highlight for your next Cornwall vacation. Thank you for showing us the beautiful corners of Cornwall. You live where many people go on vacation. best regards and stay healthy. Günter

What's your gorgeous spaniel called? Love your channel! Xx

Re: the change of spelling if St uny: in my recent video “cross country run” with local historian Steve Williams, we had the same issue with multiple spellings of a Lane we walked down. He explained that back in the 1800s, the people who kept records mentioning place names, tried to show off their literacy by spelling the same names as many different ways they could phonetically. This, Steve says is why old records and maps have multiple different spellings for the same place names.

You are very funny i love you 👏

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What did they hunt from the castle ? Pasties. ?

Hiya moving to Cornwall soon , looking to join a walking group , are you part of a group that you can recommend

Is that Fanny by gaslight?

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'Carn' means 'Hill' - and 'Brea' also means 'Hill'. So, 'Carn Brea', literally, translates as 'Hill Hill'. There's Cornish pragmatism for you. It is what it is - and it ain't what it ain't!