Fowey
An elegant harbour town at the mouth of the Fowey River, long home to writer Daphne du Maurier, with a small ferry across to Polruan.
Fowey sits beside the deep-water harbour at the mouth of the Fowey River. Brightly coloured houses climb the hillside, and the streets are lined with galleries, boutiques and seafood restaurants. The mood is quieter and more refined than the surf towns of the north coast. Daphne du Maurier, author of Rebecca, lived nearby for many years, and each May a literary and arts festival is held in her name.
You can take a small ferry to the opposite bank, the fishing village of Polruan, or walk the roughly 6 km Hall Walk loop. St Catherine's Castle ruins overlook the estuary. Parking in town is difficult, so it is advisable to use the car parks on the outskirts.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Eden Project
- Charlestown
- Lanhydrock
- Mevagissey
- The Lost Gardens of Heligan
- Camel Trail
- Port Isaac
- Boscastle