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Its rises west of Liskeard, passes Lanhydrock House, Restormel Castle and Lostwithiel, then broadens at Milltown before joining the English Channel at Fowey. It is navigable only for the last 7 miles. There is a ferry between Fowey and Bodinnick. The first road crossing is in Lostwithiel. The river has severn tributaries, the lergest being the River Lerryn. The source of a river, usually a lake or a spring, is the farthest point of a river from its estuary or confluence with another river. ... Liskeard, an ancient Stannary and market town at the head of the River Looe valley in southeast Cornwall, UK, is the administrative centre of the Caradon District. ... Lanhydrock in 1880. ... Restormel Castle is situated on the River Fowey. ... Lostwithiel is a small town in Cornwall, England at the head of the estuary of the River Fowey. ... Satellite view of the English Channel The English Channel (French: La Manche (IPA: ), the sleeve) is the part of the Atlantic Ocean that separates the island of Great Britain from northern France and joins the North Sea to the Atlantic. ... Fowey (pronounced , Cornish: Fowydh) is a town and civil parish in south Cornwall, England, at the mouth of the River Fowey. ... A mile is a unit of length, usually used to measure distance, in a number of different systems, including Imperial units, United States customary units and Norwegian/Swedish mil. ... The Pride of Rotterdam, One of the P&O Ferriess Flagships operating the Hull-Rotterdam Route A ferry is a boat or a ship carrying passengers, and sometimes their vehicles, on scheduled services. ... Lostwithiel is a small town in Cornwall, England at the head of the estuary of the River Fowey. ... Lerryn is a village in Caradon Cornwall, an older spelling was lerrin. ...

Uses of the River Fowey

Sailing

The River Fowey is famous for it’s sailing because of it’s natural harbour . In the past it has been visited by up to 7000 yachts in one season.  

Fishing

Many fish can be caught in the River Fowey so lots of fishermen come to enjoy the excellent fishing conditions. 

Hiking

Fowey has very pleasant sites and special paths made for hiking and walking along the river and around the countryside surrounding the towns.  

Tourism

Fowey is designated as an area of outstanding natural beauty. As well as hikers, holiday makers and tourists visit the river to visit places of interest and eat the freshly caught fish! 

Transport

There are two pedestrian ferries and one vehicle ferry which connect Fowey Polruan and Bodinnick.

China Clay Industry

Fowey is famous for exporting China Clay around the world. Ships from many places pick up the clay from the harbour. 

Transport On The River

Bus Services:

First Operates a regular daily service between Fowey and St Austell Service number 25. From St Austell Bus Station connecting buses operate to other locations in Cornwall. Last daily service from Fowey leaves at 2304hrs, Monday to Saturday.

Town Bus A regular service running every 15 minutes from outside the church in the town centre to the main car park on Hanson Drive. Service runs seven days a week from 1000 - 1900hrs.

Polruan Coach A service between Polruan, Polperro and Looe from 1st June to 30th September. The service runs twice a day on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Roselyn Coaches Operates weekly trips to Plymouth, Truro and Trago Mills.

Ferry Services

Fowey to Polruan Passenger and Cycle Ferry Summer service runs 1st May - 30th September from Whitehouse Slip until 1815hrs. From 1830hrsservice operates from Town Quay until 2300hrs. Continuous service from 0715hrs Monday - Saturday and 0900hrs on Sunday. Please check notice board for further information during August. Winter service runs 1st October - 30th April leaving Town Quay. Monday - Saturday 0715hrs until 1900hrs continuous service. Sundays1000hrs until 1700hrs continuousservice. Ferry services are subject to weather conditions. The operator reserves the right to alter the service without prior notice.

Fowey to Bodinnick Vehicle Ferry Summer service operates 1st April - 31st October. Service starts 0700hrs Monday - Saturday and 0800hrs on Sunday.

Winter service runs until 2045hrs or dusk (which ever comes first). Winter service operates 1st November - 31st March runs until 1900hrs. Service starts 0700hrs Monday - Friday, 0800hrs on Saturday and 0900hrs on Sunday. Ferry services are subject to weather conditions.

Fowey to Mevagissey Passenger Ferry A timetabled summer service between Fowey and Mevagissey leaving Whitehouse Slip. Journey time is around 40 minutes, please see leaflet or notice board for sailings. An alternative route to The Lost Gardens of Heligan, finishing the journey by foot or taxi. This service is dependent on weather conditions.

Taxi Services

The following firms operate a service to and from Fowey: Fowey Taxi Service Coastal Cars of Fowey, Advance bookings only. Yeo's Taxis

The following firms operate a service on the Polruan / Polperro side of the river: Polruan Taxi Pelynt Taxi Hire Greystone Private Hire Killigarth Taxi Service

Water Taxi Operates a ship to shore service from Easter until 31st October, 0800hrs - 2300hrs. This service is operated weather permitting.

Hire Services

Car Hire Basic Van and Car Rental, Par Beech Motors,St Austell Enterprise,Truro

Cycle Hire Pentewan Valley Cycle Hire, St Austell Encounter Cornwall, Lerryn

Boat Hire Fowey Boatyard Fowey Diving Services Fowey River Boat Hire

See also

• Rivers of the United Kingdom