Fowey in Cornwall

Fowey Introduction

Fowey is a small town and cargo port at the mouth of the River Fowey in south Cornwall, and has ferries across the river to Polruan (foot) and Bodinnick (vehicle). There are many historic buildings in the town, including the ruins of St Catherine's Castle, while Readymoney Cove possesses a local beach. Fowey has thrived as a port for hundreds of years, initially as a trading and naval town, then as the centre for china clay exports. Today Fowey is busy with tourists as wells as trawlers and yachts. The surrounding coastline is popular with fishermen, whose catch includes mullet, bass, mackerel, lobsters and cuttlefish. Many of the species can be seen in the Fowey Aquarium in the heart of the town, which includes a very rare Albino Bull Huss. The seafood served in many of Fowey's restaurants comes from the Fowey estuary, or the sea just outside it. The Royal Fowey Yacht Club is based on the harbour front. A regatta is held in the third week of August every year and there is a Christmas Market each year held on a weekend in December.

Fowey Map

Fowey Picture Guide

Fowey Harbour
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Fowey Harbour looking out towards the sea
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Boat moored in Fowey Harbour
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Fowey Harbour
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A foot ferry across Fowey Harbour to Polruan
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Sailing from Polruan to Fowey
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The Polruan to Fowey Ferry
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The Fishtail in Fowey Harbour
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Daily River and Harbour Cruises from Fowey
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The Fishtail
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Cruises from Fowey
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A cannon on the harbour wall at Fowey
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Fowey Sailing Club
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Waterside in Fowey Harbour
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Cornish Gift Stall at Fowey
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Cornish Ice Cream Van
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Fowey's Streets and Shops
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Bookends Book Shop in Fowey
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Fowey town centre contains many bars and restaurants
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The Toll Bar in Fowey town centre
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Narrow streets filled with tourists in Fowey
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Steps, Paths and Lanes, take you to Upper Fowey
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Cottages and Bed & Breakfast in Fowey
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Some Cottages have fantastic views over the Harbour
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The fabulous view over Fowey harbour from a hillside cottage
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Beautiful Countryside Walks near Fowey
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Golitha Falls near Fowey
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