Fowey Estuary
Spectacular walks, secluded beaches and exceptional views
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Fowey Estuary
Facilities and access
Fowey Estuary
Overview
Spectacular walks, secluded beaches and exceptional views
A spectacular coastline, combined with a lively working Cornish port, lends this area its unique character and charm.
There's a network of footpaths to discover, making the area great walking country, with the South West Coast Path offering sweeping views and a few hilly challenges.
Beaches and woodlands offer plenty of opportunities for families to explore, with a wealth of history, wildlife and watersport activities to try out.
If you need somewhere to stay, then look at our choice of holiday cottages around Pont, Lansallos and near Polruan, or why not camp at our site at Highertown Farm?
- Telephone
- +441726870146
- southeastcornwall@nationaltrust.org.uk
Fowey Estuary
How to get here
- Address
- Fowey Estuary, Fowey, Cornwall, PL23
- By cycle
- Fowey is 4 miles from the Par Beach Trail, a gentle route on a quiet road from Par Beach (close to Par train station) to St Blazey. The trail links to National Cycle Network Route 3. The remainder of the route to Fowey is along narrow, hilly lanes and a busy A road
- By ferry
- Daily pedestrian ferry service from Polruan (all year) and daily car ferry service from Bodinnick (all year). The Fowey to Mevagissey Passenger Ferry runs a daily service (Apr-Oct). Public moorings in Fowey Harbour
- By bus
- Regular National Express services to St Austell, Lostwithiel and St Blazey. Regular service between Fowey and St Austell on bus route 25 (daily). Bus route 281(ERH Roadcar) runs between Polruan-Polperro-Looe-Downderry (Mon-Fri, except Public Holidays). Fowey Town Bus runs a regular service from outside the church in the town centre to the main car park on Hanson Drive. Daily, 10am-7pm (summer) and daily except Tue, Thu and Sun, 10am and 3pm (winter).
- By train
- Par train station 4 miles, St Austell train station 9 miles, Lostwithiel train station 9 miles and Bodmin Parkway train station 16 miles
- By road
- Coming on the A38 from Plymouth, bypass Liskeard and after 2 miles turn left at roundabout onto A390, go through village of East Taphouse and turn left onto B3359. Travel for approximately 4 miles and turn right signposted Lansallos. Follow signs to Lansallos (6 miles).Coming from St Austell take the A3082 towards Fowey. Take ferry to Bodinnick. Leave Bodinnick heading towards Lanreath (1 mile). At Whitecross take the right turn following sign posts towards Polruan (3.5 miles).
- On foot
- The South West Coast Path is a long-distance walking route that runs along the Cornwall coast, passing through the ancient fishing village of Polruan and the bustling town of Fowey. A pedestrian ferry provides a link between the two. The Saint's Way is another long-distance footpath, running for 26 miles between Padstow in the north to Fowey in the south. Footpaths link to public rights of way found on local OS maps (Explorer 107)
Fowey Estuary
Prices
Admission free
What is Gift Aid?
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points. Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
- Gift Aid Admission or
- Standard admission
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you the Gift Aid Admission prices. But it's entirely up to you which ticket you choose. If you want the Standard Admission instead, just let us know when you come to pay.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid* — an extra 25 per cent — potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below: Payment of the additional percentage donation is entirely voluntary, so if you prefer to pay the standard admission please advise our reception staff at the till point.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
Fowey Estuary
Opening times
Wednesday 28 September
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Thursday 29 September
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Friday 30 September
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Saturday 1 October
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Sunday 2 October
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Monday 3 October
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Tuesday 4 October
- Countryside Dawn to dusk