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The Cornish Alps (China Clay Spoil Heaps)
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The Cornish Alps (China Clay Spoil Heaps)
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Natalie
September 18, 2023
Cycling
The Cornish Alps is a name given locally to this area which certainly has an alpine feel, even if not the high altitudes and ski stations.
The Cornish Alps are a side effect of the china clay industry which creates massive spoil heaps, known as sky tips. Some, like Carluddon, just north of St Austell, are a distinct pyramid shape, while others blend more into the environment. An area of Cornwall very little visited but certainly worth cycling through.
The Cornish Alps are a side effect of the china clay industry which creates massive spoil heaps, known as sky tips. Some, like Carluddon, just north of St Austell, are a distinct pyramid shape, while others blend more into the environment. An area of Cornwall very little visited but certainly worth cycling through.
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5
riders
78.4km
05:41
970m
970m
Cycle the Cornish Clay and Camel Trail Loop, a difficult 48.7-mile route through diverse landscapes and industrial heritage in Cornwall.
Hard
30.2km
02:06
530m
530m
This difficult 18.8-mile touring cycling loop from St Austell explores the unique industrial landscapes of the China Clay Area and tranquil
Hard
9
riders
73.2km
04:44
910m
910m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
Hard
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Elevation 280 m
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