Malpas
Malpas Malpas is situated on the Truro River which is tidal. It is a yacht haven as it is very sheltered and safe. Large ships also lay up at Malpas.
Polperro
Polperro Polperro is a quaint fishing harbour and village between Looe and Fowey. Much of the streets in Polperro are very narrow and in the summer months are prohibited to traffic so It is necessary to park in the main car park and then walk down to the village. Park and ride options are in […]
Bude
Bude Bude is a holiday resort whose popularity began with the Victorians. In 1823 a canal was dug to enable sand to be taken in land to be used as fertiliser. Some of this canal remains and is a popular destination for boating and fishing. The small harbour area in Bude has some commercial fishing […]
Boscastle
Boscastle The name Boscastle originated from a 12th Century fortress called Botreaux Castle. Unfortunately there are very few remains left today. Boscastle is a natural inlet forming a harbour area – this is protected by two staggered harbour walls. Boscastle became a famous landmark on 16 August 2004 when a devasting flash flood occured causing […]
Port Isaac
Port Isaac Port Isaac is a charming working fishing village with a pretty harbour and white washed cottages. Much of the television series ‘Doc Martin’ was filmed in Port Isaac. The RNLI have stationed a lifeboat here since 1869. Although Port Isaac is still a fishing port, it was also once a busy port where […]
Wadebridge
Wadebridge Wadebridge is situated on both sides of the Camel River, 5 miles upstream from Padstow. It was formerly known as Wade until the bridge across the Camel river was completed in 1468 when the place name became Wadebridge. Wadebridge is the home of the annual Royal Cornwall Show and is midway along the route […]
Newquay
Newquay Harbour Newquay Harbour is a working fishing harbour protected by two walls. Towan beach is situated on the east of the harbour. The harbour dries out at low tide. The working fishing boats mainly catch lobster and crab although up until the late 19th Century Newquay was known for it’s pilchard fishing. Porth Porth […]
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