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Activities in & around Fowey
If you enjoy an active holiday, then Fowey and its estuary has so much to offer. Whether you enjoy getting out on the water, playing golf or finding out more about the history of the area, you are sure to find something that will make your holiday special.
The river and the sea do, of course, play a major role in and around Fowey and you can be sure to find a host of ways to get out on the water. Harbour cruises leave the Town Quay regularly in season giving you a superb view of the town and a great deal of history and local information from the experienced skippers. For the more adventurous, rent your own self drive boat, kayak or stand up paddle board and explore the estuary under your own steam! Alternatively, you can book an escorted kayak expedition, go fishing, learn to sail or drive a high speed powerboat - the options are endless!
The town has a rich history, so why not join a guided tour of either Fowey or Polruan? You will see the town from a completely different angle and learn so much how it has developped into what it is today. Alternatively, take a trip on the Town Tour for a more leisurely, fun, but equally informed, trip around our beautiful town. Click here for ideas on trips and tours in and around Fowey.
Then there is our amazing local countryside and local wildlife, there are so many ways to discover just how beautiful it really is. You can join an owl experience, play golf on one of our beautiful courses, go horse riding or pursue your artistic talents with pottery or painting courses.
Please scroll down to see information on a wide range of Leisure Activities that will enhance your holiday experience in and around the Fowey Estuary:-

Borlewen Fishing Trips
Fowey
From Town Quay, offering various fishing trips throughout the season (weather permitting) No experience needed, fun for all ages. Rods, tackle and tuition provided.

Cornwall Seafari
Fowey
Regular Sea Safaris and Rib Rides along the magnificent South Cornish coast sailing daily from the historic port of Fowey.

Fowey - Mevagissey Ferry
Fowey
Combine a visit to two of Cornwall's most picturesque and contrasting ports with a return ferry trip across St Austell Bay between Fowey and Mevagissey.

Fowey Gallants Sailing Club
Fowey
Open to club members and visiting yachtsmen and offers showers, bar and food. Junior sailing and training are available during the season.

Fowey River Trips & Sea Cruises
Fowey
With Cornwall's beautiful coast and historic harbours, what better way to go sightseeing than from one of our tour boats. Find us on the Town Quay

Royal Fowey Yacht Club
Fowey
Open to members and visiting yachtsmen, the facilities include bar, dining room, terrace, showers, wi-fi and cloakrooms suitable for disabled.

The Bird Lady of Fowey
Fowey
Our field is an amazing space on it's own, and being south facing gets the best of the Cornish weather. The perfect place to unwind and enjoy being in the countryside and all in the company of owls!

The Sports Hub
FOWEY
A multi-purpose sports hub providing a variety of opportunities: A fitness suite to meet all fitness demands, a multi-use sports hall, squash and tennis courts, and dance studio.

Woodys Bike Park
Fowey
Woodys Bike Park is the first bike park to be built in Cornwall. Our park is family owned and run by mountain bikers for mountain bikers.

Bridge Bike Hire
Wadebridge
Cycle hire for the Camel Trail, Wadebridge.

Colwith Farm Distillery
Lanlivery
Colwith Farm Distillery is Cornwall's first 'plough to bottle' gin and vodka distillery. Come and see how we transform the potatoes grown on our fifth generation family farm into award winning vodka and gin.

Fowey Valley Cider
Lostwithiel
Our small family-run cidery and distillery is home to the famous 'Fowey Valley Sparkling Vintage Cider', 'Castledore Cider' and 'Foy Gin'. FREE guided tours on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings at 10.30am.

Hangloose Adventure
St Austell
Hangloose Adventure is based in the heart of Cornwall within the beautiful confines of the Eden Project. We are one of the UK's top adrenaline adventure activity providers including the world famous Zip-wire over the Eden Project Biomes.

Pettifox Sea Charters
Fowey
Pettifox Sea Charters is a sea and coastal classic wooden boat charter business that sails from Fowey in Cornwall and is moored across the river from Fowey in Polruan

Polkerris Beach Watersports Centre
Polkerris
Watersports Centre, shop, beachside caravans and cafe. Sailing and windsurfing tuition and hire. Sit-on kayak and paddleboard hire
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