Nestled within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the sheltered deep-water of Fowey Harbour is a haven for all manner of boats, from kayaks to cruise ships.
Fowey Harbour Commissioners are custodians of the 11 kilometres of the Fowey Estuary and manage both the leisure and commercial operations of the Port. The lower harbour is busy with boat traffic, especially in summer. Our team in the Harbour Office and afloat are on hand to assist or answer your queries and ensure that your safety remains our priority.
Fowey’s picturesque town centre has a variety of shops and eateries to enjoy, all set amongst the historic buildings of Fowey. There is a strong Celtic connection, maritime history and literary involvement with Daphne du Maurier, Rosamunde Pilcher and many more including the successful Poldark series.
Explore the steep-sided tree lined valley of the Fowey Estuary by going upstream or enjoying a tranquil estuary walk to discover the diversity of wildlife and birds that use the estuary as their sanctuary.
We hope you enjoy your visit to Fowey
Leisure
Commercial
Fowey is a busy commercial port handling in the region of 450,000 tonnes of cargo each year, the primary cargo is china clay but other cargoes such as rock salt and aggregate are handled.
Latest News
Coronavirus Update – Use of Recreational Boats from 4th July
Please view Local Notice to Mariners 2020/09 for updates to the Government guidance about use of recreational boats in Fowey Harbour after 4th July. Capt. Paul Thomas Harbour Master
Coronavirus Update – Use of Boats
We are pleased that the Government has produced further guidance on the use of boats, the document can be found here https://www.gov.uk/guidance/covid-19-coronavirus-using-a-boat-inland-and-on-the-coast We would also like to advise you that Penmarlam Boat Park will be open to all users from…
Coronavirus Update – Penmarlam Boat Park
FHC are pleased to announce that Penmarlam Boat Park will reopen to customers from 15 May 2020. Access will initially be limited to customers with boats stored in the yard and berth holders with boats on the pontoon. The site…
Coronavirus Update
13th May 2020 Following this morning’s Government update we welcome a return to recreational water use. All forms of water sports practiced on open waterways, including sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, rowing, kayaking, surfing, paddle-boarding and the use of privately-owned motorised craft…