Go On Clay Trail Adventures
At West Carclaze Garden Village, we’re surrounded by Clay Trails – remnants of Cornwall’s industrial past where hundreds of tonnes of material were excavated and taken to Par Harbour. In 2005, the miles of trails were opened up to the public and now you can explore the unique landscape that includes chimney stacks, historical buildings, clay tips (the largest one is called The Sky Tip) and stunning turquoise lakes. There are nine official routes you can take or you can choose your own. One of our favourites is a circular walk from our village that takes you past beautiful Pentruff and Baal lake. Or, go slightly further afield and start at Wheal Martyn Museum where the kids can learn about the history of the clay pits before setting off to find the footpaths so they can see everything they have just learnt about in real life.
Walking or cycling the Clay Trails is a lovely way to spend time together as a family so pack a picnic, pull on your walking boots or set off on bikes this February Half Term.