Cycle hire to St Austell
Bike hire to ride the beautiful trail to the industrial town of St Austell, available at the Pentewan cycle hire centre. St Austell is the capital of the local china-clay industry, rising to prominence in the 18th century. To this day, clay is still a vital factor in Cornwall’s economy. China is the only other place in the world where such quality and quantity of clay can be found.
Spoil tips are a prominent feature of the surrounding landscape, viewed on a sunny day, they look like snow-covered peaks–meriting the lighthearted nickname, the Cornish Alps.
Cycle to St Austell to see the wide variety of shops, supermarkets, restaurants and take-aways. Nine and Ten pin bowling, children’s play centre, cinema and even a brewery to visit!