The Clay Trails of Cornwall
Contacts and LinksThe Clay Trails are part of The Cornish Way which offers over 200 miles of linked trails across the county. The trails link to a network of cycle routes covering the UK, known as The National Cycle Network. This organisation is co-ordinated by Sustrans, the UK's leading sustainable transport charity, which works with the support of over 450 local authorities and other groups. Website sponsored by 1st Cornwall.net For further maps, guides and information on cycling in Cornwall, contact: SUSTRANS For information on guided Cycling and Walking Events on beautiful trails and paths across Cornwall, contact: MOBILISE! BICYCLE HIRE IN CLAY TRAILS AREANeed to hire a bicycle? Check out www.pentewanvalleycyclehire.co.uk Hire of cycles from Pentewan Valley Cycle Hire can also be arranged in advance through Wheal Martyn China Clay Country Park, and collected from Wheal Martyn.
For information on the trails and other attractions in the area, contact: ST AUSTELL TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE An advance accommodation booking service is offered by the Tourist Information Centre who can be contacted on: For a fascinating insight into the clay industry and an enjoyable visitor attraction for all the family, visit the Wheal Martyn China Clay Country Park: WHEAL MARTYN CHINA CLAY COUNTRY PARK VISIT THE MINERAL TRAMWAYS HERITAGE PROJECT Explore the Great Flat Lode Trail, the Coast to Coast Trail plus 29km of new trails. The Mineral Tramways Network is being extended in the Pool, Camborne and Redruth areas. The network is building on the Coast to Coast trail and the Great Flat Lode trail and links up many more villages with safe, predominantly off-road trails on which people can enjoy cycling, walking and horse-riding! TREASURE TRAILS! If you want to add an extra purpose to your walk, try TREASURE TRAILS. By following given directions you solve clues and add a little adventure to your day out. These walks cover different geographic areas and can be used for anyone but may be of particular interest for families or groups of walkers. Different routes are suited to different ages and levels of fitness. There are plans by the organisers to create Treasure Trails covering some of the Clay Trails, so watch this space! DO YOU LIKE WALKS BUT NEED TO USE A WHEELCHAIR? Two excellent websites for those wishing to find walks suitable for taking children's buggies, or for wheelchairs or mobility scooters:
www.walkswithbuggies.com and www.walkswithwheelchairs.com CHOOSE YOUR BIKE! Find out about bikes and the current deals around. For information on choosing, buying and riding your bike:
www.thebikelist.co.uk For a comprehensive visitors' guide to Cornwall, visit:CORNWALL TOUR:
www.cornwalltour.co.uk For Cornwall holiday information with extensive listings on towns, beaches, activities, news and more, visit THE CORNWALL GUIDE:
The Cornwall Guide CORN HILL FARM COTTAGES - Self Catering Cottages close to the clay trails For accommodation close to the clay trails, Eden, Wheal Martyn and the many other attractions in the area visit: www.cornhillfarmcottages.co.uk CORNWALL HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION PORTSCATHO HOLIDAYS has a large selection of self catering holiday homes on the beautiful Roseland Peninsula in South Cornwall from splendid waterside residences to snug country cottages. Volunteers are needed to help maintain and develop Clay Trails. If you are interested see dates for volunteering sessions on Events or contact:
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