Truro River Cruises – Wonderful views on a river steeped in history

Truro River Cruises – The Truro Belle

Truro River Cruises

Operating between Falmouth and Truro Truro River Cruises provide an excellent experience on the water. The skipper was born in a house on the river and his family have been boatmen on the river for generations.

Stopping at the National Trust Trelissick Gardens once home to the Copeland family (Spode China) and Malpas you will pass by Mylor Harbour,  Tolverne,  the Tregothnan Estate where you may see deer on the wooded hills and pastures that rise from the river.

12th-century church spires peek out from the treetops. You may be lucky and spot a seal, Egrets and Herons are a common sight as here is Heronry near Malpas.

The King Harry Ferry

The King Harry ferry connects the Roseland to Truro saving a round trip of 26 miles. There has been a ferry of some sort crossing here for over 500 years

Truro River Cruises – Wild Life

You may be lucky and spot a seal, Egrets and Herons are a common sight.

In September each year, Ospreys appear, taking a break to fish for a few days before continuing their journey from their breeding nests in Scotland to Africa. Females are the first to start their migration, followed by males and then the young.  Ospreys migrate more slowly than many birds they will stop at sites suitable for fishing along the way – sometimes for a week or so.

An Osprey travels alone following their own route on a journey of 4,200 miles travelling on average 162 miles every day.  You can read more about Ospreys on the RSPB website

Click on the image below to see images of the Ospreys. With the kind permission of ©Andrew Johns

Truro River Cruises – Tolverne’s  Wartime Role

Tolverne was used as an assembly point for American troops prior to embarkation for the D-Day landings in Normandy. General Eisenhower stayed at Smugglers cottage during preparations for the landing.

You can visit Truro River Cruises for more information and running schedules.

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