Location: Fowey
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Fowey (/ˈfɔɪ/ ( listen) FOY; Cornish: Fowydh, meaning 'Beech Trees') is a small town, civil parish and cargo port at the mouth of the River Fowey in south Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. The town has been in existence since before 1300; the estuary of the River Fowey forms a natural harbour which enabled the town to become an important trading centre. Privateers also made use of the sheltered harbourage. The Lostwithiel and Fowey Railway brought China clay here for export.
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1. Fowey River Trips and Sea Cruises
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5.0 based on 195 reviews
Sight seeing tours on the Fowey River and surrounding areas. Private parties catered for. School trips, wedding trips, birthdays. Contact us with your needs.
2. Fowey River Boat Hire
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5.0 based on 62 reviews
Explore the river and harbour in your own boat at your own leisure. Having a boat will add a new dimension to your holiday. Forget the car and collect your shopping by boat. Moor the boat outside or near your holiday cottage, take a picnic, go fishing catch your own tea. All safety equipment provided.
3. Encounter Cornwall
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5.0 based on 148 reviews
Encounter Cornwall offers guided Kayak trips and hire on the beautiful Fowey River Estuary in Cornwall. With the introduction of Paddle Cornwall SUP in 2020 we have now increased our portfolio to include Stand Up Paddle (SUP) lessons and tours. Choose between our Creeks & Backwaters or Wildlife and Waterfronts Kayak tours, which launch either side of the High Tide, or join us on a New 2 SUP or SUP Taster & Tour. Our trips, lessons and hire are suitable for anyone with a reasonable level of fitness. We also offer a range tailor made sessions for corporate groups, hen, stag and birthday parties ... Kayak Hire is available for experienced paddlers and is normally for up to 4 hours. For full information on availability and pricing, please visit our website and book on line or message us for more information.
4. South West Coast Path Walk - Creeks and Coves: Bodinnick, Polruan and Fowey
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5.0 based on 43 reviews
This 6 mile walk on the South West Coast path takes in wonderful countryside, wooded creeks and stunning coastal views.There is a wealth of historical and literary interest as well as plenty of opportunities for refreshments. Add two short ferry rides to make a great day out.
5. Meadow View Guided Hikes
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5.0 based on 16 reviews
Experienced walker and leader, former member of Public Rights of Way team and volunteer rep for the South West Coast Path Association for Mevagissey to Polperro sections of the National Trail. Offering a selection of public walk dates and routes to add depth and local knowledge to your walk, to avoid walking alone or as a taster/confidence builder. Also bespoke packages for your group exclusively including locations associated with BBCTV Poldark; your leader is a supporting artist on several seasons of the production and can offer insight into the behind-the-scenes realities.
6. Fowey Estuary
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4.5 based on 738 reviews
Reviewed By PJaneS - Bath, United Kingdom
Fowey is delightful, busy in the summer and popular with tourists, but absolutely charming. Wander up and down (steeply) to get there, enjoying the views and the old buildings. Potter along to Readymoney Cove (and view houses of celebrities!) or take the ferry to Polruan. Or sit and watch the traffic up and down the estuary and watch the world go by with a coffee or an ice cream or a Cornish Pasty!
7. Gribbin Head
8. Fowey River Expeditions
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4.5 based on 11 reviews
Where anyone can have a fabulous fun day on the river. Great for all outdoor adventurers looking to explore Cornwall. We are a friendly family run business set in the heart of Fowey. We have a large selection of Kayaks, Stand up paddle boards and Self drive boats to hire. You can help you discover your very own adventure or join one of our guided tours with a guide in a safety boat, perfect for those with little or no experience. Whether you self hire or guided, We will give you the advice to ensure you have a very memorable adventure.
9. South West Coast Path - St Catherine's Castle, Fowey
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4.5 based on 42 reviews
A short 2.6 mile walk on the South West Coast Path around a strategic headland on the River Fowey, used to defend the estuary and harbour for over 2000 years. With terrific sea views, the walk passes a castle built by Henry VIII modified during the Crimean War and Second World War. It also visits 2 small, secluded coves before heading up a woodland path past Daphne du Maurier's 'Manderley'.
Reviewed By SimonG531 - Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Walked the South West Coast path from Fowey to Polkerris and took in St Catherine's Castle as part of the walk - well worth the stop to view these ruins.
10. Saints Way
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4.0 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By K567 - Cambridge, United Kingdom
We walked the Fowey to Polkerris part of The Saints Way and carried on the SW coastal.path to make it a good 7 mile circular walk. The paths on this stretch are well marked but I recommend googling Gribbin Head walk. This circular walk is listed on the SW Coastal Path website and contains a detailed OS map and instructions which is useful as some signs simply have arrows or public footpath, as opposed to The Saints Way'. We walked it on a mixed weather day but it was still really enjoyable, with great views, particularly if you combine it with the coastal path. I loved that the paths throughout are cordoned off from any livestock (taking the detour around to Gribbin Head) and were good underfoot - potential for being a bit slippy near Fowey but not too bad really with reasonable footwear. Undulating but not overly strenuous. Lovely!
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