Pentewan, Cornwall
Introduction
Pentewan is a small village on the south Cornwall coast, just 4 miles from St Austell and 2 miles from Mevagissey. A short stroll around the village reveals clues to a fascinating social history and industrial heritage connected to its days as a major china clay port, and it is then possible to extend your visit with a walk to explore the old tramway and Pentewan railway that were once vital to the success of port, bringing china clay down to the harbour. This old industrial transport lifeline now forms a public footpath and cycle path connecting the village to nearby St Austell.
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About the Author
Paul Berry
Paul is a former Head of Geography and Assistant Vice-Principal. Paul took early retirement after 35 years as a Geography Teacher, and has written GCSE exam revision books for Collins, Hodder, and BBC Bitesize. He currently works as a Field Studies Tutor in Iceland for education travel company Rayburn Tours.
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