Clay Country (linear)
Sat 11th Apr 2026
Walk Details:
Event Type
Group Walk
Region
Southern England
Local Group
Cornwall & Devon
Distance
17ml.
Start Time
09:50
Route
St Austell station, to Par Station, with your host, Ian
Assemble at St Austell train station at 09:50 am. Those coming by train from Penzance can take the 07.51 train from Penzance, arrives in St Austell at 09.46. Those coming from Exeter direction can take the 07.26 train from Tiverton Parkway (07:40 Exeter, 08.40 Plymouth, 09:09 from Liskeard etc) arriving St Austell at 09.41. Note: Walk finishes at Par Station. Frequent trains back to St Austell [one stop] and Penzance or in Exeter direction
General Notes
Step into an otherworldly landscape steeped in history. China clay (used in the manufacture of porcelain, high quality paper, paints & coatings, plastics & polymers, agriculture, cosmetics & pharmaceuticals has been mined here for over 250 years. You will be walking among the old China Clay pits & the China Clay alps. The pits themselves are vast open mines, some filled with a turquoise & luminous water giving an almost tropical appearance despite the industrial origins. Experience a mix of industry, heritage, & reassuringly, a lot of natural revival . Bring a packed lunch & waterproofs. St Austell Station: ticket office, waiting room, toilets, cafe & c.p. Also a cafe near the station. No Dogs on this walk thanks (unless previously arranged)
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© OpenStreetMap contributors under Open Database Licence.
Rights of way data from selected Local Authorities.
Large scale digital mapping is provided by John Thorn.
