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Mevagissey to St Austell and the Eden Project Lostwithiel Station ModeRopehaven Cliffs (Cornwall Wildlife Trust) Cycle, walk or horse-ride. A390 Length St Austell to Eden Project 3 miles Bodmin to the Eden Project Nansladron Tourist Information Centres Station Mode B St Austell 01726 879500 32 Black Head Cycle, walk69 or horse-ride. Pentewan Mevagissey(National 01762 Trust) 842 200 Luxulyan Length Bike Hire Bodmin to Eden Project 9 miles Rosemelling Pentewan Valley Cycle Hire Tourist Information Centres 01726 844 242 Treffry Viaduct Bodmin 01208 76616 Lost Attractions Lostwithiel 01208 872 207 Gardens of Heligan St Austell Brewery, Eden Project, Lost Bike Hire Luxulyan Gardens of Heligan, Wheal Martyn Clay Valley Explore By Bike Priory Car Park Works, Charlestown Shipwreck Centre, 07985 586586 Pinetum Gardens, Knightor Winery. Little Attractions

Prideaux 0 9 3 Eden Project, Camel Trail, Cardinham A Mevagissey Woods, Lanhydrock (National Trust).

The Clay Trails are links to and from the National Cycle to Mevagissey Passenger Ferry Eden Project Network, all forming part of the Cornish Way. Please see (May to September) overleaf for details of the Clay Trails.

Bodelva Portmellon 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 St Par Golant Scale in Miles Blazey Station National Cycle Network traffic-free National Cycle Network on-road Clay Trails on-road route

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Walking route only National Cycle Network Number Shelter A To Bodmin 38 View point The Trails are easily accessible by public Cycle hire Lanhydrock transport. (National Trust) Bodmin Parkway Parking A30 Station Treffry The map to the left shows the rail stations and bus stops Bus stops as well as bike hire and car parks. For all your rail and bus National Cycle Network traffic-free Level crossing Trebyan information contact Traveline: www.travelinesw.com or National Cycle Network on-road Railway station 0871 200 2233.

A30 Clay Trails on-road route Access point Trebell The maps below show National Cycle Routes 2, 3 and 305 Green

Clay Trails traffic-free route Take care area B and the maps overleaf show each individual Clay Trail. 3 2 6 Walking route only 8 Tourist information By Bike and Foot 3274 National Cycle B Cafe Network Number Helman Tor The Clay Trails are part of the Cornish Way which forms the

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Bowling 0 9 Cafe Luxulyan Station 3 line railway. Green A Refreshments Luxulyan By Bus Toilets B337 Travel by bus to points on the Clay Trails or to the Eden Stenalees 4 Bugle Trail Tourist attraction Treffry Project. Viaduct LNR Local Nature Reserve Carloggas By Car Gradient arrow Downs Use designated car parks to access the Clay Trails or the Penwithick Eden Project.

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B Scale in Miles China Clay Leave the traffic behind The story of China Clay began with the Industrial Revolution in which Cornwall was to play a significant role. 120 million tons of China Clay have been produced since William Cookworthy’s first Whether you cycle, walk or horse ride, these tranquil, can take the Trails at your own pace, and because they are discovery of clay at Tregonning Hill in 1746. mostly traffic-free Trails, 3 – 5 miles long are perfect for you surfaced they are accessible all year round. Today China Clay is Cornwall’s most important and your family. Explore Cornwall’s Clay Country on the The Trails connect with local towns, bus stops, railway extractive industry and you will see various sites Bugle, Wheal Martyn and the Par Beach Trails. The Wheal stations and with National Route 3 of the National Cycle along the Clay Trails that Imerys Minerals Ltd use in Martyn and the Bugle Trails both lead to the Eden Project Network, part of the Cornish Way linking Bodmin and St the China Clay mining process. A majority of the clay too. Austell. is exported through the local port of Fowey. You’ll discover the stunning colours of mica dams, peaceful This leaflet is a guide to the Trails, which are all clearly Did you know that China Clay has many uses lakes, clay tip peaks reaching to the sky and how the china sign-posted. So plan your day and enjoy your time in this today: clay industry has shaped the landscape seen today. You fantastic part of Cornwall. Paper, ceramics, paint, rubber, pharmaceuticals, crayons and pencils, toothpaste and cosmetics.

Clay workers 1905 The environment The Clay Trails would not exist without the generosity of Imerys Minerals Ltd in allowing their land to be used in making these Trails possible. Imerys is the world’s largest producer of China Clay. The China Clay industry is part of mid Cornwall’s heritage. The Clay Trails are a key part of Imerys’ large-scale restoration programme. In partnership with English Nature, Imerys is working to provide valuable new habitats for flora and fauna as well as providing a new resource for local people and visitors. The recycled mining materials used for the Trails have been kindly donated by Imerys. • Recycled materials sourced through ReMaDe Kernow • Shelters and seating by Abeysmallcombe • Stone carving and writing by C F Piper and Son

Eden discount Did you know that if you arrive by bike, foot or take public transport you’ll get a discount on the door*. Plenty of cycle storage is located only a short walk from the main entrance and you can leave your belongings in a secure locker for free. * at time of writing. Bugle to the Eden Project

From the old mining village of Bugle through the heathland of Treskilling Downs, this Trail weaves past the tranquil woods and lakes of the restored landscape and offers many scenic views and chances to observe wildlife. Mode Cycle, walk or horse-ride. Length 4 miles Attractions Eden Project Café Bugle Inn near start of trail

Great for cycling

Par Beach to St Blazey

Par was developed as a minerals port in the 1830s. China clay was shipped from here to all around the globe. This Trail leads you through local towns as well as the marshes of the old river estuary to St Blazey. Mode Cycle or walk to St Blazey. Join a walking only footpath (this is not a Clay Trail) to the Eden Project. The entire route is unsuitable for horse-riding. Length 3 miles Attractions Par Beach, St Andrews Park and Local Nature Reserve

Great for walking

Trethurgy Wheal Martyn to the Eden Project To Carclaze Bodmin This Trail leads you through the unique landscapes of the Penwithick clay country. From woodland and heathland in abandoned Great Tip Eden valleys to stunning views over active mines the history of Trethurgy Woods Project the china clay industry is laid out under your feet. Carthew The Mica Dams are an important part of Imerys’ current mining operations. They contain fine Mode residues from the clay refining process and will later be restored with appropriate vegetation. Carn Grey C H Cycle, walk or horse-ride. A P Rocks E L L A N B Bodelva O Length E D ELV A R O A 5 miles D Attractions Wheal Martyn BO

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L NO MERS HIL DRUM RE T You can get a close up William Cookworthy Carclaze view of a modern china Bridge Scredda To A391 clay pit from the Wheal Boskell Riding Traffic-free route St Austell Martyn Clay Works 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1 Centre continues to St Austell Scale in Miles (See overleaf)