Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 8, 2024

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Start point

Train Station

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1.23 km

Wheal Martyn Trail

The Wheal Martin trail follows the old china clay railway line from St Austal towards the china clay quarries to the north. It's a nice gravel multiuser trail that is …

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4.02 km

China Clay Trail

The landscape here is dominated by the huge open pit china clay works. This trail follows the southern rim of the quarry. It's an interesting landscape to explore. The China …

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8.57 km

Pinetum Gardens

Open Daily from 10am. Escape to nature in 10 spectacular gardens from around the world.The largest modern garden created in Cornwall, family owned, 30 acres.

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10.1 km

Charlestown Harbour

Charlestown is the last open 18th-century Georgian harbour in the UK and has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. As you explore this Grade II-listed harbour, you can …

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10.2 km

The Shipwreck Treasure Museum holds over 8,000 finds from 100 wrecks. It's an interesting place with information about the wrecks, finds, divers and explorers. They also have exhibitions, for 2023 it's the Shackleton’s Experience.

Paid entry, open daily from 10am.

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13.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.13 km

2.68 km

1.33 km

804 m

Surfaces

7.69 km

4.24 km

2.01 km

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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St Austell & Charlestown loop from the station

Wheal Martyn Trail

China Clay Trail

Pinetum Gardens

Charlestown Harbour

Shipwreck Treasure Museum

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