Fowey Guidebook
Beaches
10 minutes walk at the end of the Esplanade, Readymoney Cove is a small sandy beach with safe swimming and a beach shop/cafe.
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Readymoney Cove
10 minutes walk at the end of the Esplanade, Readymoney Cove is a small sandy beach with safe swimming and a beach shop/cafe.
Huge sandy beach with ice cream van and cafe van in car park. China clay works can be seen to one side.
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Par beach
South West Coast PathHuge sandy beach with ice cream van and cafe van in car park. China clay works can be seen to one side.
Looe Bay
Looe Beach is a sandy town beach in Looe.
Beautiful North Coast beach with miles of sand, wetsuit and surf board hire, The Beach Hut and Wax cafes/restaurants.
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Watergate Bay
Watergate BayBeautiful North Coast beach with miles of sand, wetsuit and surf board hire, The Beach Hut and Wax cafes/restaurants.
Polkerris Beach is around 10 minutes drive from the house. A sheltered, sandy beach popular with families it has a beach cafe, "Sams on the Beach" restaurant and "The Rashleigh Inn" pub. Wetsuit and water activity equipment available to hire. You can walk here from the house along the coastal path (approx 4.5 miles) and take a shorter route (2 miles) back.
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Polkerris Beach
Polkerris Beach is around 10 minutes drive from the house. A sheltered, sandy beach popular with families it has a beach cafe, "Sams on the Beach" restaurant and "The Rashleigh Inn" pub. Wetsuit and water activity equipment available to hire. You can walk here from the house along the coastal path (approx 4.5 miles) and take a shorter route (2 miles) back.
Porthluney beach is a sandy cove with the majestic backdrop of Caerhayes castle. Beach cafe and toilets.
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Caerhays
Porthluney beach is a sandy cove with the majestic backdrop of Caerhayes castle. Beach cafe and toilets.
Sandy/pebble cove which is always quiet even in high season as it can only be reached by walking due to there being no car parking available. A walk inland from Caerhayes and back along the coastal path is highly recommended. No facilities so take a picnic!
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Hemmick Beach
Sandy/pebble cove which is always quiet even in high season as it can only be reached by walking due to there being no car parking available. A walk inland from Caerhayes and back along the coastal path is highly recommended. No facilities so take a picnic!
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lantic-bay
Beautiful shingle/sand beach only accessible by walking and climbing down steep steps. You need to be fit and able in order to reach the beach. There is a beautiful coastal walk from Polruan and back inland.
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National Trust - Lantic Bay
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lantic-bay
Beautiful shingle/sand beach only accessible by walking and climbing down steep steps. You need to be fit and able in order to reach the beach. There is a beautiful coastal walk from Polruan and back inland.
https://www.fowey.co.uk/things-to-do/polridmouth-cove-p469913
Two adjoining coves a couple of miles walk along the coastal path from Fowey.
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Polridmouth Cove
https://www.fowey.co.uk/things-to-do/polridmouth-cove-p469913
Two adjoining coves a couple of miles walk along the coastal path from Fowey.
Walks
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/fowey-estuary/trails/fowey-hall-walk
Lovely circular walk from Polruan to Boddinick. From Fowey you need to take the passenger ferry to Polruan and then the car ferry (as a passenger) from Boddinick. Pubs/cafes in Polruan and at Boddinick.
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Hall Walk
9 Hall Terracehttps://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/fowey-estuary/trails/fowey-hall-walk
Lovely circular walk from Polruan to Boddinick. From Fowey you need to take the passenger ferry to Polruan and then the car ferry (as a passenger) from Boddinick. Pubs/cafes in Polruan and at Boddinick.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lantic-bay-and-lansallos/lists/walks-around-lantic-bay-and-lansallos
There are plenty of walks along the coastline and inland around Lantic and Lansallos bay. Be aware that some of the hills are steep so walkers need to be fit and able and there are no facilities so please take water/supplies.
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Lansallos
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lantic-bay-and-lansallos/lists/walks-around-lantic-bay-and-lansallos
There are plenty of walks along the coastline and inland around Lantic and Lansallos bay. Be aware that some of the hills are steep so walkers need to be fit and able and there are no facilities so please take water/supplies.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/fowey-estuary/trails/gribbin-head-walk
Moderate 4 mile walk along the coastal bath from Fowey and back inland. One steep hill up to the Gribben. The Gribben is open on occasions so you can climb to the top for excellent views.
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Gribbin Daymarker, Gribbin Head
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/fowey-estuary/trails/gribbin-head-walk
Moderate 4 mile walk along the coastal bath from Fowey and back inland. One steep hill up to the Gribben. The Gribben is open on occasions so you can climb to the top for excellent views.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/fowey-estuary/trails/covington-walk
Short walk along the Esplanade, up around the Castle and over All Days Field to Combe Farm and back into town.
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St Catherine's Castle
South West Coast Pathhttps://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/fowey-estuary/trails/covington-walk
Short walk along the Esplanade, up around the Castle and over All Days Field to Combe Farm and back into town.
http://www.cornwall-online.co.uk/walking/walks/lerryn.htm
Beautiful walk from Lerryn to the peaceful and picturesque church of St Winnow.
St Winnow Church
http://www.cornwall-online.co.uk/walking/walks/lerryn.htm
Beautiful walk from Lerryn to the peaceful and picturesque church of St Winnow.
Food scene
Restaurants.
Fine dining restaurant. Small menu but excellent food and lovely ambience. Great cocktails and welcoming owners. Lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Booking in advance recommended as it is very popular.
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Appleton's at the Vineyard
19 Fore StreetFine dining restaurant. Small menu but excellent food and lovely ambience. Great cocktails and welcoming owners. Lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Booking in advance recommended as it is very popular.
https://www.harbourhotels.co.uk/fowey/harbour-kitchen-and-bar
Just along the Esplanade the harbour hotel has a good restaurant and bar. Excellent views from the bar and the balcony outside.
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Fowey Harbour Hotel
Esplanadehttps://www.harbourhotels.co.uk/fowey/harbour-kitchen-and-bar
Just along the Esplanade the harbour hotel has a good restaurant and bar. Excellent views from the bar and the balcony outside.
2 mins walk along Esplanade. No bookings so walk in only and open only in season (March/April to Oct). Excellent tapas, great service and fun vibe. Outside tables.
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Pintxo
38 Esplanade2 mins walk along Esplanade. No bookings so walk in only and open only in season (March/April to Oct). Excellent tapas, great service and fun vibe. Outside tables.
Local favourite for the last 30 years. Sam's is always open, walk in for lunch but book in advance for dinner as very busy. Fun bistro with huge portions of burgers, sea food etc. Great music and cocktail bar upstairs.
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Sam's Fowey
20 Fore StLocal favourite for the last 30 years. Sam's is always open, walk in for lunch but book in advance for dinner as very busy. Fun bistro with huge portions of burgers, sea food etc. Great music and cocktail bar upstairs.
https://havenersfowey.co.uk/
Bar and restaurant on the quay in Fowey. Good pub type food with some fine dining specials.
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Havener's, Fowey
https://havenersfowey.co.uk/
Bar and restaurant on the quay in Fowey. Good pub type food with some fine dining specials.
https://bufalafowey.co.uk/
Great pizza and mozzarella bar with fantastic views from the balcony. Children welcome.
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Bufala Fowey
1 Lostwithiel Sthttps://bufalafowey.co.uk/
Great pizza and mozzarella bar with fantastic views from the balcony. Children welcome.
http://www.brownsugarfowey.com/
Cafe with indoor and outdoor seating offering breakfast/brunch, lunch and tea all year.
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Brown Sugar
2 South Sthttp://www.brownsugarfowey.com/
Cafe with indoor and outdoor seating offering breakfast/brunch, lunch and tea all year.
Sunny Spice
10 Fore Streethttps://sunnyspice.com/
Indian restaurant and take away on Fore Street.
https://samscornwall.co.uk/on-the-beach/on-the-beach-about/
At Polkerris, 5 miles from Fowey, great pizzas, sea food and other dishes with fabulous views over the beach. Some outdoor seating also available. Bookings taken inside only.
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Sams On The Beach, Restaurant
https://samscornwall.co.uk/on-the-beach/on-the-beach-about/
At Polkerris, 5 miles from Fowey, great pizzas, sea food and other dishes with fabulous views over the beach. Some outdoor seating also available. Bookings taken inside only.
Open for lunches only in season. No booking. Casual, great atmosphere and fish dishes. No other options.
North Street Kitchen
Open for lunches only in season. No booking. Casual, great atmosphere and fish dishes. No other options.
Pubs
https://shipfowey.co.uk/
This is our favourite Fowey pub. Good food and usually busy. Separate family dining room.
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The Ship Inn
Trafalgar Squarehttps://shipfowey.co.uk/
This is our favourite Fowey pub. Good food and usually busy. Separate family dining room.
http://galleon-inn.co.uk/
Riverside pub. Usually busy and lively atmosphere.
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The Galleon Inn
12 Fore Sthttp://galleon-inn.co.uk/
Riverside pub. Usually busy and lively atmosphere.
https://therashleighinn.co.uk/
Pub with large indoor and outdoor seating areas overlooking Polkerris beach. Good pub food and welcoming staff.
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Rashleigh Inn
https://therashleighinn.co.uk/
Pub with large indoor and outdoor seating areas overlooking Polkerris beach. Good pub food and welcoming staff.
Activities
https://www.foweyriverhire.co.uk/
Kayak/canoe and paddle board hire and accompanied expeditions in the centre of fowey. Easter to October.
Fowey River Expeditions
https://www.foweyriverhire.co.uk/
Kayak/canoe and paddle board hire and accompanied expeditions in the centre of fowey. Easter to October.
Fowey River & Sea Cruises
https://www.foweycruise.co.uk/
Fowey Boat Hire
https://foweyboathire.com/
Self drive boat hire on the quay.
https://www.camelcreek.co.uk/
Family Theme Park in Wadebridge.
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Camel Creek Adventure Park
https://www.camelcreek.co.uk/
Family Theme Park in Wadebridge.
https://www.dairylandfarmpark.com/
Family farm park in Newquay
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Dairyland Farm World
https://www.dairylandfarmpark.com/
Family farm park in Newquay
https://www.extremeacademy.co.uk/
Surf, kite surf lessons and equipment hire.
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Extreme Academy Surf School
Watergate Bayhttps://www.extremeacademy.co.uk/
Surf, kite surf lessons and equipment hire.
https://www.cameltrailcyclehire.co.uk/
The camel trail is a fabulous cycling track around Bodmin, Wadbridge and Padstow. You can hire bikes at any of the three places and enjoy a great family day out.
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Camel Trail Cycle Hire
Eddystone Roadhttps://www.cameltrailcyclehire.co.uk/
The camel trail is a fabulous cycling track around Bodmin, Wadbridge and Padstow. You can hire bikes at any of the three places and enjoy a great family day out.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lanhydrock/features/cycling-at-lanhydrock
Bicycle Hire and off road routes for all levels.
Lanhydrock Cycle Trails
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lanhydrock/features/cycling-at-lanhydrock
Bicycle Hire and off road routes for all levels.
Golf
https://www.lanhydrockhotel.com/golf/
Lovely mature scenic golf course open to non members.
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Lanhydrock Hotel and Golf Club
Lostwithiel Roadhttps://www.lanhydrockhotel.com/golf/
Lovely mature scenic golf course open to non members.
https://carlyonbay.com/golf/?utm_campaign=GMB-Golfclub&utm_source=google-my-business&utm_medium=organic
Championship Links Golf Course near St Austell
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The Carlyon Bay Golf Club
Sea Roadhttps://carlyonbay.com/golf/?utm_campaign=GMB-Golfclub&utm_source=google-my-business&utm_medium=organic
Championship Links Golf Course near St Austell
https://carlyonbay.com/golf/
18 hole, Par 69, parkland golf course, non members welcome.
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St Austell Golf Club
Tregongeeves Lanehttps://carlyonbay.com/golf/
18 hole, Par 69, parkland golf course, non members welcome.
http://www.porthpeangolfclub.co.uk/
18 hole course in parkland and coastal setting with lovely views.
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Porthpean Golf Club
Porthpean Beach Roadhttp://www.porthpeangolfclub.co.uk/
18 hole course in parkland and coastal setting with lovely views.