The Port of Fowey – Maritime history combined with a unique charm
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Far more than a town or even a resort, Fowey is a river and estuary whose creeks, in Carew s phrase, fold about the land with many embracing arms and provide astonishing variety to yachtsmen, fishermen and walkers. We have a listing of the Fowey Videos at the bottom of this page.
Iron Age man lived here. The Romans found it already a port. In 1380, the Spanish and in 1457 the French, tried to raze it to the ground. But it survived to revenge itself on both. Drake, Raleigh and Frobisher all sailed from Fowey. Lieutenant James Cook surveyed the harbour and a chart was produced in 1786, the original of which now hangs in the Harbour Commissioners Office.
Queen Victoria visited in 1846, and Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch and Daphne du Maurier made it a literary byword.
Near the waterfront, antique shops, restaurants, chandlers and historic pubs jostle for space. There are architectural gems in the tiny streets that twist and tumble down the hillside towards the estuary: St Fimbarrus Church, founded in the 6th century, and Place, after 660 years still the seat of the Treffry family.
But it is in Fowey s extended family the community of little towns and villages linked to it by the river that its perennial fascination lies. These include Lostwithiel and nearby Restormel Castle, Lerryn, Golant, Bodinnick, Pont at the head of its wooded pill and Polruan.
All these places, either side of the estuary, are linked by ferry, and by walks, the most famous of which, the Hall Walk, witnessed an attempt on the life of Charles I.
Discover the golden beaches of Readymoney Cove and Polridmouth and the landmarks of St Catherine s Point and the Gribben. Explore the woods of Station and Covington and, elsewhere, uncover ancient churches and settlements barely touched by the 20th century.
As you watch the Port of Fowey unfold from every angle, you will be glad you came and eager always to return.
Things to see and do in Fowey:
- The Gribben And Daymark
- St Catherine s Castle And The Rashleigh Mausoleum
- The Quiller-Couch Memorial
- Lerryn Creek And Ethy Wood
- St Saviour s Point And Polruan The Mabel Lucie Atwell Museum
- The Fowey Royal Regatta And Carnival Week In August
- Fowey Museum And Fowey Aquarium
- St Fimbarrus Church – Dedicated to St Finn Barr
- Unravel The Trail Of References To Fowey And The Hinterland In The Novels Of Daphne Du Maurier
- Take A River Or Coastal Cruise From Town Quay
- Walk The Bronze Age Saints Way Between Fowey And Padstow Or The Famous Hall Walk Alongside The Estuary
- Take A Guided Walk Around The Town Fish For Salmon Or Trout On The Upper Reaches Of The River Fowey (Licences And Permit Required)
- Visit the coves of Whitehouse, Readymoney, Coombe or Polridmouth.
- Take a ferry trip to the villages of Bodinnick or Polruan
- Take a boat trip up the River Fowey to Lostwithiel (selected dates only)
Listing of Fowey Videos on the site.
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- Fowey Looe Kayak – Great fun in a sea Kayak exploring the south coast of Cornwall November 15, 2014 - [su_video_lightbox image_url=”https://www.visitcornwall.tv/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/fowey-looe-kayak-500×281.jpg” alt_image=”Fowey Looe Kayak” video_title=”Fowey to Looe Kayak” video_url=”www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uaagic-IFdo”] Fowey Looe Kayak In this video (Fowey Looe Kayak) the Kayakers leave Fowey and head along the coast past into Polperro harbour and then back out to sea. Past Looe Island (St Georges Island) and arrival at Looe. Great views of the coastline. There are […]
- Fowey River Kayak Trip – Fun times exploring the Fowey River September 29, 2014 - [su_video_lightbox image_url=”https://www.visitcornwall.tv/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/fowey-river-kayak-trip-video-500×281.jpg” alt_image=”Fowey River Kayaking” video_title=”Fowey River Kayaking” video_url=”www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vyQpqLtKq8″] Fowey River Kayak Trip video A Fowey River Kayak Trip from Lostwithiel to Fowey. Kayak hire and instruction are available in many locations throughout Cornwall and can make a great day out. Guided canoe trips and kayak hire on the River Fowey are available. From April […]
- Fowey Harbour Bodinnick Ferry – Easy access between east and west Cornwall September 29, 2014 - [su_video_lightbox image_url=”https://www.visitcornwall.tv/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Bodinnick-Ferry-SG-550×375.jpg” alt_image=”Fowey Harbour Bodinnick Ferry” video_title=”Fowey Harbour and Bodinnick Ferry” video_url=”www.youtube.com/watch?v=J25opFsWv44″] Fowey Harbour Bodinnick Ferry Fowey Harbour and Bodinnick Ferry – Fowey Cornwall video filmed on a June evening and morning, including the view from the Old Ferry Inn, Bodinnick. The Bodinnick to Fowey car ferry provides easy access between mid and east Cornwall. […]
- Kayaks on the River Fowey – Explore the river in a Kayak September 29, 2014 - [su_video_lightbox image_url=”https://www.visitcornwall.tv/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/kayaks-on-the-river-fowey-in-cor-960×540.jpg” alt_image=”Kayaks River Fowey in Cornwall” video_title=”Kayaks River Fowey in Cornwall” video_url=”www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mot8a2HQ3hE”] Kayaks on the River Fowey Kayaks on the River Fowey – The river brings the water from Bodmin Moor to the coast an ever-changing tidal river that displays scenery from the dark forest, hidden creeks, farmland, quiet villages and finally the coastal […]
- Falmouth to Fowey – A popular day sail. September 29, 2014 - [su_video_lightbox image_url=”https://www.visitcornwall.tv/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/sailing-from-falmouth-to-fowey-500×281.jpg” alt_image=”Sailing from Falmouth to Fowey” video_title=”Sailing from Falmouth to Fowey” video_url=”/www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-qcFUappGs”] Falmouth to Fowey A short video clip of a bumpy day sailing from Fowey along the coast to Falmouth in Cornwall. Falmouth to Fowey or the other way around a very popular day sailing distances for both local boats and those making […]
- RNLI Historic Lifeboats Rally Fowey – Beautiful boats restored and maintained by enthusiasts September 29, 2014 - [su_video_lightbox image_url=”https://www.visitcornwall.tv/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/rnli-historic-lifeboat-rally-fow.jpg” alt_image=”Historic Lifeboat” video_title=”Historic Lifeboats” video_url=”www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bpHPc76cPI”] RNLI Historic Lifeboats Rally Fowey Cornwall The RNLI Historic Lifeboats Rally is held every year in Fowey. Former Lifeboats from all over the British Isles attend this annual rally. Well worth a visit to see and enjoy these wonderful old boats and marvel at the skill and courage […]
- Daphne Du Maurier Cornwall – 50 year old Interview September 29, 2014 - [su_video_lightbox image_url=”https://www.visitcornwall.tv/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Daphne-Du-Maurier-550×462.jpg” alt_image=”Daphne Du Maurier Cornwall and Fowey” video_title=”Daphne Du Maurier Cornwall and Fowey” video_url=”www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOEOgclS6k0″] Daphne Du Maurier Cornwall In this clip Daphne du Maurier Cornwall she talks about Vanishing Cornwall in this extract from ‘The Make Believe World of Daphne du Maurier’ and is a rare opportunity to see Dame Daphne at her home […]
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