| About Polruan and Fowey | |
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Designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the coastline and countryside around Polruan by Fowey is beautiful and unspoilt, with dramatic cliffs and hidden sheltered beaches, accessible only on foot or by boat. The area is wonderful for walking, beaching or boating, as well as being full of historic interest. Daphne du Maurier lived at Bodinnick (near the car ferry) and then at Fowey, setting many of her famous novels in around Polruan and Fowey. Now there is a Daphne du Maurier Literary Centre in Fowey and a festival in May of each year. Other famous authors associated with the area include Kenneth Grahame, Leo Walmsley and Sir Authur Quiller-Couch, who was commodore of the Royal Fowey Yacht Club from 1911 until his death in 1944. There is a memorial to Quiller-Couch on the lovely Hall Walk about 15 minutes from Bodinnick. On either side of Fowey harbour entrance are the ruins of square blockhouses built around 1380, between which a chain was hung to prevent the entry of undesirable ships into the harbour. The port of Fowey is still busy with large ships coming in to take on china clay cargoes, as well as a multitude of yachts, dinghies and other craft. Fishing and boat trips can be booked from Polruan. You can arrange to sail a traditional Fowey River Dinghy (pictured right) by clicking here or, for other dinghy tuition and hands-on marine-based exploits, visit the Fowey Maritime Centre. There's a marine wildlife adventure on a 12-seat RIB, courtesy of Fowey Marine Adventures, or if you want to potter around the harbour yourself in a hire boat, check out Fowey Boat Hire. If gardens are more you scene, you must visit the Lost Gardens of Heligan and the National Trust's Lanhydrock. And be sure to visit Polruan's Headland Garden. Further afield, there are other activities for almost every taste within easy distance of Polruan, including: |
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Rory Carson 2004-08 |