The institute of quarrying Quarry Trails SCOTLAND | ENGLAND | WALES | N.Ireland The Institute of Quarrying From Clay Lane Pit to Westbeare Quarry
Approximate journey time: 3 hourS 40 MINUTES Distance: 35.9 miles
QuarrIES Fact file:
Address: Address: Clay Lane, Chudleigh Knighton, Newton Abbot, Peters Marland Petrockstowe, Torrington, Devon, Devon (50.579483° -3.6326651°) EX38 8QE (50.889194° -4.115526°)
Operator Name: Operator Name: Sibelco UK Sibelco UK
Planning Region: Planning Region: South West South West
Commodity Produce: Commodity Produce: Ball Clay Ball Clay
lithostratigraphy: lithostratigraphy: Abbrook Clay and Sand Member Bovey Formation
Age: Age: Palaeogene Palaeogene
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Distance to directions travel Start at Clay Lane Pit Clay Lane, Chudleigh Knighton, Newton Abbot, Devon 0.0 mi (50.579483° -3.6326651°)
0.8 mi Head north-west on Clay Ln towards B3344
1.5 mi Turn left onto B3344
390 ft Turn left onto Fore St/B3344
0.3 mi Turn right onto Mill Marsh Park Path
1.0 mi Turn right
0.4 mi Slight left onto Wrey Valley Trail
0.9 mi Continue onto Lower Knowle Rd
0.1 mi Continue onto Knowle Rd
0.4 mi Turn right to stay on Knowle Rd
2.6 mi Turn left at Kelly Cross onto A382
0.9 mi Turn right
0.2 mi Turn right towards Pound St
0.1 mi Continue onto Pound St
230 ft Slight right onto New St/B3212
4.6 mi Turn left onto Ford St/A382
1.3 mi Turn left
0.3 mi Turn right onto A382
0.2 mi Turn left towards Exeter Rd
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Distance to directions travel
0.5 mi Turn left onto Exeter Rd
0.5 mi Turn right onto Beaconpark Ln
0.6 mi Turn right onto Ring Hill
220 ft Turn right
4.0 mi Turn left at Brandis Ln
128 ft Turn right onto Iron Bridge Cross/B3215
0.4 mi Turn left
0.2 mi Turn left onto A3072
0.2 mi Slight right towards A3124
3.6 mi Continue onto A3124
1.3 mi Turn left
1.2 mi Slight right
2.5 mi Turn left
0.5 mi Turn right onto Staple Back Ln
0.1 mi Turn right onto B3217
0.6 mi Turn left onto Breaka Ln
1.4 mi Turn left
1.5 mi Turn right onto A386
1.0 mi Turn left onto Clarks Ln
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Distance to directions travel Arrive at Westbeare Quarry, Peters Marland Petrockstowe, Torrington, Devon, 0.0 mi EX38 8QE (50.889194° -4.115526°)
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Please ensure you do not enter onto any quarry site.
Ensure follow all road markings and are aware of your surroundings.
Wear appropriate clothing and be prepared for changing weather conditions.
Only undertake the route if it is within your cycling and fitness capability and ensure you schedule in refreshment breaks in along the way.
Check all of your equipment is in good condition.
Environmental conditions can change the nature of the trails within a short space of time, you should only continue if safe to do so.
It’s also a good idea to ensure you have a basic first aid kit with you.
Environmental Good Practice
We all have a responsibility to protect the countryside now and for future generations, so make sure you don’t harm animals, birds, plants or trees and try to leave no trace of your visit.
Do not disturb wildlife, leave the environment as you find it and follow apath or track if there is one.
Leave gates and property as you find them.
Look after the places you visit and ensure all litter is taken home with you.
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We have taken great care to ensure the currency, accuracy and reliability of the information contained within the ‘Quarry Trails’. We cannot accept responsibility for errors or omissions but where such are brought to our attention the information will be amended accordingly. Where possible we recommend the GPS co-ordinates be used for the trails as these will provide more accurate start and end locations.
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