Michell's Engine House - Catching Copper

Starting at the Engine House, this intermediate-level walk will take you through key sites of local heritage and personal connection. Along the way, Sovay who's family has lived and worked in the area for over 100 years — will share stories, memories, and reflections not found in
guidebooks.
“Pool is full of history. Walking through the Heartlands site, which is unrecognisable from the industrial wasteland that was here after Crofty closed - it’s so green now - you can see Carn Brea and also Tamar building at Cornwall College, which is a purpose built art building designed by the county architect of the time to allow maximum light into the studios.”
This is more than a walk—it's an invitation to experience place through art, memory, and imagination. Connect with the land, the stories beneath your feet, and the creative roots of Catching Copper.

Available dates for the walks are:
Saturday 13 September
Sunday 14 September
Saturday 20 September
Sunday 21 September

The walk will start at 1015 at Michell's Engine House. It is a 9.5km or 5.9 mile route so is estimated to take about 2.5 hours with a rest stop. After the walk, the group will be invited to view the exhibition at Michell's engine house with soft refreshments.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 13 September:

1015-1400: meet at Michell's Engine House. 2.5 hours for walk. 1 hour private viewing of Michell's exhibition.

Sunday 14 September:

1015-1400: Meet at Michell's Engine House. 2.5 hours for walk. 1 hour private viewing of Michell's exhibition.

Saturday 20 September:

1015-1400: Meet at Michell's Engine House. 2.5 hours for walk. 1 hour private viewing of Michell's exhibition.

Sunday 21 September:

1015-1400: meet at Michell's Engine House. 2.5 hours for walk. 1 hour private viewing of Michell's exhibition.

Location & directions

Michell's Engine House, Agar Road, Illogan highway, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 3ED

Directions:

Parking to visit this site is in Morrison's carpark. The meet point for this walk is outside Michell's Engine House at 10:15am for the walk to start at 10:30am.

Contact on day:

Jade Bone

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Please see our bookings page for tickets. The Catching Copper walk will need to be booked for attendance.

Booking website:

https://www.nationaltrust-tickets.org.uk/category/32957?branches.branchID=2466

Booking opens:

25 Aug 2025 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

20 Sep 2025 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

Please wear stout footwear and clothing for this walk. It is recommended to bring along water, sun screen, hats and rain macs to be prepared for potential weather changes. This is an intermediate walk due to distance but there are areas of uneven terrain, road crossings and steep inclines and declines. The bottom floor of Michell's Engine House is level but all other floors are via stairs only.

Additional information

Please meet at Michell's Engine House. 2.5 hours for walk. 1 hour private viewing of Michell's exhibition. Here is what the walk and private view event will look like: 1015 – meet and greet at Michell’s Engine House 1030 – start of Catching Copper walk 1300 – end of walk at Michell’s Engine House 1315 – private view of Catching Copper exhibition - soft drinks served 1400 – end of exhibition viewing

Max no of people per tour:

15

Est. tour duration:

3 hour(s) 45 minute(s)

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