Great Wheal Fortune

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Great Wheal Fortune is one of 148 Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Cornwall. At 0.01 km², it is one of the smaller SSSIs in the county. Nearby SSSIs include Tregonning Hill, Tremearne Par and Loe Pool. The closest station is Hayle, about 10.8 km to the north-west.

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