Par, Polkerris and Menabilly

To the west of Fowey you come to Menabilly, this beautiful headland has dramatic views from the Gribben Daymark back towards Fowey and out across St Austell Bay. The countryside, footpaths and coves here are where Daphne du Maurier walked and drew inspiration for much of her writing, she lived for many years at Menabilly. From here you can also follow the narrow country lanes down to Polkerris, a delightful beachside village with a pub, cafe and watersports. Close by is the small town of Par which has the largest beach in the area – Par Sands. Perfect for children, the beach is safe and offers full facilities. Only minutes from The Eden Project and also having a mainline station, Par is a perfect base for exploring the wider area.