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China Clay Trail – View of St Austell Bay loop from Bugle

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China Clay Trail – View of St Austell Bay loop from Bugle

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China Clay Trail – View of St Austell Bay loop from Bugle

01:09

10.3km

170m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.48 km

Sky Spur View of the Valley and Clay Works

Highlight • Trail

This is an elevated spur from the main trail that gives an excellent view over the valley and takes in some of the Clay Works.

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3.37 km

China Clay Trail

Highlight (Segment) • 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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4.97 km

View of Carclaze (Baal) China Clay Works

Highlight • Viewpoint

5.29 km

Baal Pit Trail

Highlight • Trail

Nice section of the wider Clay Trails network. Good for cycling, horse riding, walking and dog walking.

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6.08 km

View of St Austell Bay

Highlight • Lake

10.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.96 km

2.23 km

834 m

778 m

529 m

Surfaces

3.30 km

2.48 km

2.08 km

1.54 km

900 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Today

Friday 21 August

19°C

11°C

21 %

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China Clay Trail – View of St Austell Bay loop from Bugle

Sky Spur View of the Valley and Clay Works

China Clay Trail

View of Carclaze (Baal) China Clay Works

Baal Pit Trail

View of St Austell Bay

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