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Fowey

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Fowey (pronounced 'Foy') [1] is a small fishing town on the south coast of Cornwall, situated at the mouth of the river Fowey. It is set on the west side of a steep valley, so be prepared for much walking up and down. There are many pubs and restaurants. The place comes alive in the summer, and the Fowey Regatta in mid August attracts many yachts and sailing boats.

[edit] Get in

Fowey is around 5 miles from St Austell and Lostwithiel. There are infrequent buses. Car parking is available, mostly on the outskirts of the town.

[edit] Get around

This is a small town and walking is the easiest way to get around. There are taxis available, and during the summer there is a minibus serving the Town Quay and the car parks.

[edit][add listing] See

[edit][add listing] Do

The Regatta is a week of events and races in mid August.

[edit][add listing] Buy

[edit][add listing] Eat

There are many restaurants serving a mixture of cuisines.

  • Sams Restaurant
  • Sams: The Other Place
  • Food for Thought
  • The Waterfront
  • Zutshis at the Toll Bar
  • The Globe

[edit][add listing] Drink

Many good pubs catering for all tastes.

  • The King of Prussia
  • The Lugger
  • The Ship Inn
  • The Safe Harbour
  • The Galleon

[edit][add listing] Sleep

  • Camping in Fowey [2] at Penhale Caravan & Camping Park.

[edit] Get out

During the summer months there's a regular passenger ferry between Mevagissey and Fowey, which is a nice way to spend 30 minutes on a sunny day. Alternatively walk along the coastal path in either direction passing by some beautiful and quiet beaches, or hire cycles in the nearby Pentewan village and go for a ride along the many cycle paths nearby.

The Hall Walk stretches around the other side of the river from Polruan to Bodinnick and can be walked in either direction. Both ends of the walk are linked to Fowey by ferry, and the walk gives wonderful views of Fowey, the river and its tributaries.

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