What To Do
Information on walks, boat trips, golf, horse riding and leisure centres.
For information on places of interest and visitor attractions please use the links above.

Walking:       Click to jump to Boat Trips, Golf, Horse Riding or Leisure Centres.

Walking In and Around Fowey. Fowey is an ideal place for walking whether you are a keen walker or just enjoy leisurely strolls. You may like to take a look at the guidebooks and maps that are available from our online Shop. It offers a large selection of guide and walks books with a wide variety of walks both in Fowey and the surrounding area, as well as Ordnance Survey maps.

Advice for Walkers. Footpaths can be very strenuous in places and there may be long stretches without refreshments or facilities. It may also be very muddy after a spell of bad weather. If you are planning to walk using a footpath it is a good idea to have good footwear and be prepared by taking refreshments with you. Some of the guidebooks available include circular walks that take in parts of the coast path and bring you back to your starting point via an inland route. Please remember to follow the Country Code.
If you are walking and intend to use public transport at some stage, please check the details before your departure, as in some cases services are infrequent. For instance some bus services may only operate on a weekly basis or during school time. For more information on transport in the Fowey area please use the link at the top of the page to Public Transport.

Hall Walk. By far the most popular of the estuary walks. It is a circular walk that follows the banks of the river and utilises both ferries, via Bodinnick, Pont Creek and Polruan. For more detailed information see the National Trust book No.21 available from our Shop.

The Coast Path. Much of the coastline belongs to the National Trust and offers stunning views of the coast as well as some rigorous and invigorating walks. From Fowey you can access the coastal footpath heading west towards St Austell Bay passing Gribbin Head. From Polruan on the other side of the Fowey River the coast path heads east towards Polperro and Looe and eventually on to Plymouth.

Countryside Walks. Within a radius of 10 miles of Fowey there are many interesting and varied walks in the countryside. You will find walks to suit all ages and abilities listed in the publications available from our Shop.

Town Walks. If you are more interested in exploring Fowey then there is plenty of opportunity to wander the town's interesting streets. A guided walk leaves from Town Quay at 1100hrs every Tuesday from Easter to the end of September. You can book a place on this walk by telephoning +44(0)1726 833616.

The Saints' Way. A long distance footpath that traverses the county from Padstow to Fowey. It links many of the holy places associated with Celtic saints from the 5th - 7th Century who travelled from Ireland across Cornwall to Rome, Jerusalem or Santiago de Compostela. The walk is almost 30 miles in distance and can be stretched over two or three days.

Boat Trips:        Click to jump to Walking,Golf, Horse Riding or Leisure Centres.

Between Easter and October boat trips are available from the Town Quay in Fowey.
All boats are open boats and take a maximum of either 12 or 20 passengers.
All trips are dependent on the weather conditions.

River Trips. This is usually a 45 minute trip around the harbour taking in the sights from the docks up river down to the harbour mouth with the boatman providing information on what you can see. These trips do not need to be booked in advance but operate throughout the day.

Lerryn and Lostwithiel Trips. These trips are dependent on the high spring tide so only run for a few days about every two weeks. The trips last about three hours and will only visit either Lerryn or Lostwithiel in a trip. You will usually have just under an hour to explore once you arrive. The boatmen display boards on Town Quay advertising when these trips run and normally they need to be booked in advance.

Guided River Trips. There are two trips available both lasting about three hours with around one hour ashore. There are only a few of these trips each year and advance booking for these trips is essential, the dates and contact details can be found in our events guide.
The Wind in the Willows River Trip to Lerryn is accompanied by a Blue Badge Guide who will provide information not only on the subject of the trip but also the sights along the way.
The Stannary Cruise to Lostwithiel a trip up the river to Lostwithiel where you will be met by a Blue Badge Guide for a tour of the town.

Golf:      Click to jump to Walking, Boat Trips,Horse Riding or Leisure Centres.

Lostwithiel Golf Club, Lower Polscoe, Lostwithiel, PL22 0HS.
Phone +44(0)1208 873550
18 hole course, golf club hire, lessons available.

Lanhydrock Golf Club, Lostwithiel Rd, Lanhydrock, Bodmin, PL30 5AQ.
Phone +44(0)1208 73600
18 hole course, 8 bay covered practice facility, tuition available, limited golf club hire.

Carlyon Bay Golf Club, Sea Road, Carlyon Bay, St Austell, PL25 3PQ.
Phone +44(0)1726 814250
Golf club hire, golfers only, no pitch & putt.

St Austell Golf Club, Tregongeeves Lane, St Austell, PL26 7DS.
Phone +44(0)1726 72649
Golf club hire, no trolleys.

Porthpean Golf Club, Porthpean, St Austell, PL25 4PJ.
Phone +44(0)1726 64613
Golf club and trolley hire, lessons available.

Horse Riding:          Click to jump to Walking, Boat Trips, Golf, or Leisure Centres.

St Veep Riding Stables, Little Hadley, St Veep, Near Lostwithiel, PL22 0PA.
Phone +44(0)1208 873521
Riding & jumping lessons, hacking, livery & holidays.

Barguse Riding Centre, The Grange, Lockengate, Bodmin, PL30 5HL.
Phone +44(0)1208 831817
Riding centre with lessons.

Lower Tokenbury Equestrian Centre, Caradon Town, Upton Cross, Liskeard.
Phone +44(0)1579 362747
1 - 2 hour rides over moorland for groups, individuals, beginners or experienced riders.

Leisure Centres:      Click to jump to Walking, Boat Trips, Golf, or Horse Riding.

Fowey Community College Leisure Centre, Windmill, Fowey, PL23 1HD.
Phone +44(0)1726 832908
Outdoor heated pool (summer only) gym, sports hall, squash courts. Call for details of children’s activities and workshops during school holidays.

Polkyth Leisure Centre, Carlyon Road, St Austell, PL25 4DB.
Phone +44(0)1726 223344
Swimming pool, gym, squash and tennis courts and hydrotherapy pool.

Waterworld, Trenance Leisure Park, Newquay, TR8 4BX.
Phone +44(0)1637 853828
Gym, 6 lane swimming pool, tropical fun pool with water cannon, tipper, flumes, slides, erupting volcano, spitting snakes and crocodile.

Dragon Leisure Centre, Lostwithiel Road, Bodmin, PL31 1DE.
Phone +44(0)1208 75715
Swimming Pool with flume, toddler pool, gym, indoor tennis courts. Call for details of children’s activities during school holidays.

Country Code:
Wherever you go - follow the Country Code
Enjoy the countryside and respect its life and work.
Guard against all risk of fire.
Fasten all gates.
Keep your dogs under close control.
Keep to public paths across farmland.
Use gates and stiles to cross fences, hedges and walls.
Leave livestock, crops and machinery alone.
Take your litter home.
Help to keep all water clean.
Protect wildlife, plants and trees.
Take special care on country roads.
Make no unnecessary noise.