Fowey
Fowey (pronounced Foy) is situated on the south coast of Cornwall. Fowey is a historic town which stretches for approximately a mile along the west bank of the River Fowey to the mouth of the river. It is also a commercial seaport, from which china clay is exported.
On the opposite bank, on the mouth of the river is the lovely village of Polruan. A regular foot passenger ferry connects the two. There is also a car ferry from Fowey to Boddinnick further up the river.
Fowey is a designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and its natural harbour is a haven for yachtsmen. Recently Fowey has been a popular destination for cruise liners too!
Fowey and the surrounding areas have provided inspiration and a home to many authors, including Kenneth Grahame (Wind In The Willows 1908), Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch-’Q‘ (Dead Man’s Rock 1887) and of course Daphne du Maurier.
The town has an excellent variety of shops, eateries and galleries.
On the opposite bank, on the mouth of the river is the lovely village of Polruan. A regular foot passenger ferry connects the two. There is also a car ferry from Fowey to Boddinnick further up the river.
Fowey is a designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and its natural harbour is a haven for yachtsmen. Recently Fowey has been a popular destination for cruise liners too!
Fowey and the surrounding areas have provided inspiration and a home to many authors, including Kenneth Grahame (Wind In The Willows 1908), Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch-’Q‘ (Dead Man’s Rock 1887) and of course Daphne du Maurier.
The town has an excellent variety of shops, eateries and galleries.
Early Morning Mist, Fowey, Cornwall, UK
Quay And Beyond, Fowey, Cornwall, UK
Ferryside, Bodinnick, Cornwall, UK
Waiting For The Tide To Turn, Polruan (with Fowey In the background), Cornwall, UK
Polruan, Readymoney Cove and Gribbin Head, Cornwall, UK
Water Taxi, Fowey River, Cornwall, UK
