CHINA CLAY COUNTRY, CORNWALL

Wheal Martyn China Clay Museum

After a rainy, blowy night the morning couldn't make up it's mind what to do. It was grey, it was blue, it was dry, it was drizzly. But, regardless, we wandered round Cornwall's Clay trails with fingers crossed.

We parked our car at Wheal Martyn - Cornwall's China Clay Museum. The china clay people in the photo are at the entrance.

An ornamental chimney with pictures representing the clay industry

From the museum it is possible to walk a trail to the Eden Project - about five miles distance. We, however just followed our feet!

A china clay lake

We passed a China Clay lake where nature has taken hold. It's hard to believe this was once a hive of activity.

Part of the China Clay Trail

Walking part of the clay trail the weather became more unsettled. The hills are the spoils of the clay industry, now covered by shrubs and greenery.

Another China Clay Lake, once a quarry

Walking part of the clay trail the weather became more unsettled. The hills are the spoils of the clay industry, now covered by shrubs and greenery.

The China Clay Countryside

In the area the side roads are very narrow but the grey of the china clay was on view.

Narrow roads

More narrow roads before heading back to our car.

Another view of the China Clay country, Cornwall