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Part of the china clay works known as Wheal Martyn

1 ha

📷 Chris Gunns · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsPicnicWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

50.36502, -4.80833

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦52+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Jackdaw and Robin
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • ☕Wheal Martyn Cafe — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
CaféPicnic spotToilets

Best for

11 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Jackdaw, Robin, Goldfinch +49 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Picnic day out

picnic area, café, toilets

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Jackdaw, Robin, Goldfinch +49 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Family friendly

café, toilets, picnic area

Free

Cycling

National Cycle Network traffic-free route nearby (NCN ?)

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

4 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
South West Coast Path (Section 32: Mevagissey to Par)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
Saints WayWalking route47 km

Padstow to Fowey

Named routeRef SWLength 47 kmRegional walking route
South West Coast Path (Diversion West of Charlestown)Walking route
Named route
Par Beach TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

104 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
UK:National Cycle Network - west boundCycling route
Named routeRef 3National Cycle Network
Route 3Cycling route527.7 km
Named routeRef 3Length 527.7 kmNational Cycle Network
Route 305Cycling route
Named routeRef 305National Cycle Network
National Cycle Network Route 2 Plymouth to St. AustellCycling route
Named routeRef 2National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route272 m
Named routeRef 305Length 272 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route172 m
Named routeRef 3Length 172 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

5 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

China clay museum Wheal Martyn

📷 Chris Gunns · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

China clay museum Wheal Martyn

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🌱Eden ProjectUrban park4.6 km→🌱Picnic AreaUrban park100 m→🌱Poltair ParkUrban park3.2 km→🌱Cemetery ParkUrban park3.2 km→🌱Queen Elizabeth II Memorial GardenUrban park2.8 km→🌱Polwarth Close Open SpaceUrban park2.9 km→