Harbours & ports · South West England
Fowey Harbour
In or near Polruan.
Fowey Harbour — UK harbour and anchorage on the River Fowey, Corwall, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Par · 5.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Fowey Harbour is a place of interest in South-West England. The site is within the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the St Austell and Newquay parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Par, about 5.6 km away. Postcode area PL23.
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Official information
Fowey Harbour is a natural harbour located on the south coast of Cornwall, known for its picturesque scenery and rich maritime history. Visitors can enjoy various leisure activities, explore the estuary, and appreciate the local wildlife while experiencing the charm of the surrounding town.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Polruan to Polperro SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Fowey Harbour is located in South-West England, within the parish of Fowey, postcode PL23. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) under the Polruan to Polperro SSSI and falls within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in Cornwall.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3339, -4.6330
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Fowey
- Postcode
- PL23 1AX
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Austell and Newquay
- Phone
- +44 (0)1726 832471
- Nearest railway station
- Par — 5.6 km
- Opening
- Summer: 09:00 to 17:00 weekdays and 09:00 to 13:00 on Saturday & Sunday; Winter: 09:00 to 16:00 weekdays
- Official site
- foweyharbour.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q105453497 (CC0)
- commons: Fowey Harbour from Polruan - geograph.org.uk - 535297.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fowey Harbour?
- Fowey Harbour is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL23 1AX), in the parish of Fowey.
- What is Fowey Harbour?
- Fowey Harbour — UK harbour and anchorage on the River Fowey, Corwall, England.
- How do I get to Fowey Harbour?
- The nearest railway station is Par, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL23 1AX.
- Is Fowey Harbour a protected site?
- Yes — Fowey Harbour is part of the Polruan to Polperro SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Fowey Harbour?
- The nearest railway station is Par, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL23 1AX.