THE 10 BEST Things to Do in Fowey (2025) - Must-See Attractions
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Day Tripsfromper group (up to 4)£575- fromper group (up to 6)£575
TV Toursfromper adult£17- fromper adult£20
Day Tripsfromper group (up to 4)£630
Day Tripsfromper group (up to 4)£630- fromper group (up to 4)£750
Crime Toursfromper adult£16- fromper group (up to 6)£575
Surfing Lessonsfromper adult£45
Ferries
Scenic river ferry connecting picturesque villages, providing a quick and picturesque journey with indoor and outdoor seating. Includes car transport and frequent departures.
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Ferries
Traverse the harbor aboard a quaint ferry for a scenic journey to a charming destination filled with quaint pubs, delightful tea shops, and historic castle ruins.
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Aquariums
Intimate aquarium with interactive touch pools and a focus on local marine life. Ideal for young explorers and marine enthusiasts, featuring a notable large lobster.
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- Divebubbles24607 contributionsA quinty picturesque place. a lovely little town with some good shops like seasalt, salt rock, plenty of cafes, a few nice pubs with great views over the water.Written 28 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- NotBillBrysonUnited Kingdom152 contributionsAll very organised and across the river in no time. Reasonably priced but no bar or cafe on board ;) Nice to see the river from a different perspective.Written 18 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Andrea C3 contributionsLovely little ride across, guys on boat very friendly. Nice couple of pubs on polruan, gift shop on the harbour was very good and a couple of tea shops and a bit if a castle ruin to look at. We enjoyed it, the people are very friendly.
I don't understand the moaning at the cost, its about £2.50/£3 each way, well worth it. People font think of the running costs of the ferry, staff wages etc.
I even heard someone say their friend lives in Polruan but she hardly sees her because of the cost. Id be well upset if my friends weren't prepared to pay a fiver or so to come see me for the day!
We enjoyed the trip thank youWritten 20 July 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Bandit-OneLucerne, Switzerland10,478 contributionsThis here is a nice little old fort/castle. It's not big, but the location is really impressive. It was built in the 1500s as an artillery fort. It was even used during WWII.
Nowadays you still can walk around on the grounds, explore the interior of the tower and walk along a short, narrow path at the coastline. There's not entrance fee even.
From here you can get to Fowey easily by foot, or a short stroll down to the Readymoney Cove.
We parked our car a bit east from here, on the National Trust carpark near the Coombe Farm. A very nice and easy walk with wonderful views of the coast. A great combination: A castle and a walk. Classic.
All in all a very good visit.Written 30 October 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - purplevonnyWeymouth219 contributionsWe stayed in Polruan and got the ferry to Fowey and walked to Gribbin Head. Or so we thought... when we got to Coombe Farm beach, we had a picnic and could clearly see the monolith on Gribbin Head so decided to come home via the carpark and through the woods which only took about 1/2 hour back to Readymoney Cove. On a nice sunny day , this was a beautiful walkWritten 21 June 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- J B12 contributionsWe were staying nearby for my birthday weekend and decided to book in a bird experience. Sarah was so lovely, knowledgable and made us feel really comfortable! We got to hold a few owls and a hawk, despite the weather it was still an amazing experience. As it was my birthday I got to feed one of the owls which was just wow! We would definitely book to come and visit again!Written 21 July 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Yvonne71 contributionsKnown as the 'Hall Walk' which is a beautiful walk through woods and around creeks with spectacular views along the way across the estuary to Fowey and towards Polruan. We always prefer to start from Fowey taking the Car Ferry from Caffa Mill Carpark across to Bodinnick then up the hill past the Old Ferry Inn turning right on to the Hall Walk path, just past the small church. The path then continues around the creek and down to Pont Pill where a small bridge crosses the river. Then up past Lanteglos Church and along through woods to eventually descend down to Polruan where you can take the passenger ferry back to Fowey to complete the round trip.
The Hall Walk is one of the most popular walks in Cornwall. The full walk is 4 miles and is classed as moderate grade as the footpath contains some steep climbs in places but there are benches at regularly spaced intervals where you can have a rest and admire the views. Not suitable for small children and definitely not pushchair friendly!Written 13 June 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Im96Chichester, UK189 contributionsA small informative aquarium, we spent about 45 mins looking at all the different fishes and sea creatures.
Would recommend!Written 15 June 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - TisGedWest Kirby, UK215 contributionsBeautiful coastal path, very hilly but the best scenery in the world . An absolute must. I walk this path often, highlight of my holidayWritten 27 March 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- James HOxted, UK1 contributionWe had a one week holiday based at Tregolls Farm in the self catering Rose Cottage. This was the perfect base for our walk which we completed over 4 days.
On non-walking days we revisited some of our favourite places nearby in Cornwall.
On day 1 we took a taxi from the farm to Padstow and then walked back to the farm.
On day 2 we walked from the farm to Helman Tor and then telephoned for a taxi to take us back to the farm.
Day 3 we drove to Lostwithiel where we parked our car and took a taxi back to Helman Tor to recommence our walk. We then walked back to Lostwithiel to our car and did the return drive to the farm.
Day 4 we drove to Fowey and parked in the car park by the Bodinnick ferry. We took a taxi to Mill Town to start the last leg of our walk into Fowey.
The accommodation at Tregolls Farm was excellent and handily situated very close to the Saints Way footpath. Marilyn and Lester who own and run the farm were on hand and most helpful and accommodating.
Stopping off at the churches along the way and getting our passports stamped was a very enjoyable experience.
Of invaluable help in navigating our way was the 'British Footpath Guide To the Saints Way' written by Fred and Donna Austin which Marilyn had kindly made available to us and contained very detailed directions which helped enormously when we were unsure at certain points in finding the correct way.
We were pleased we had taken note of other reviewers' comments re roads, flooded paths etc. when preparing for the walk as this really helped.
It is the first time we have undertaken a long walk like this and we were happily weary at the end. Overall we felt a great satisfaction at having completed the walk, something we still reflect on with fond memories!Written 29 April 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Dartford lynnDartford, UK146 contributionsYet another visit to Fowey: yet another visit to this lovely little establishment. Not so little, I suppose, with the gallery above and the well stocked gift shop below. The staff are always lovely and keen to chat, and we invariably come home with something!Written 28 October 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Ellie HCornwall, UK505 contributionsOne of our all time favourite beaches, a real south Cornwall gem! The car park is run by Cornwall council and is a short walk away down hill (up hill back again but all very gradual) you can pay via app which is useful to add extra time onto the day. There is a beach shop selling beach essentials, hiring parasols and deck chairs and small selection of pasties, hot drinks and ice creams. The beach shop owns the toilets so these are only for customers. There is also a dog ban during the summer months but this is great for us (dog owners ourselves) as we feel confident letting our children having more freedom. There is a pontoon which is great fun to swim out to and jump in. The water on our most recent visit was crystal clear, so beautiful. Definitely recommend.Written 5 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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