Fowey

small town at the mouth of the River Fowey in south Cornwall, United Kingdom

Fowey is a small town and cargo port at the mouth of the River Fowey in south Cornwall, United Kingdom.[1] According to the 2001 census it had a population of 2,273. Fowey is in the South Coast (Eastern Section) of the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It lies at the end of the Saints' Way a long-distance footpath and has ferries across the river to Polruan (foot) and Bodinnick (vehicle). There are many historic buildings in the town, including the ruins of St Catherine's Castle, while Readymoney Cove has a local beach.

Fowey Harbour panorama

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  1. Ordnance Survey: Landranger map sheet 200 Newquay & Bodmin ISBN 9780319229385