Beaches around Falmouth

Black · 11 August 2011, 20:23

Heading down to Falmouth for a week camping at Tregunwith Farm on Saturday morning, putting the boat in at Mylor Harbour. Can anyone recommend some good local beaches and pubs to visit?

Fingers crossed I'm not putting the tent up in the rain on Saturday.

After our week In Falmouth moving east to that RIB.net favourite, Penmarlem for a week.

Turbodiesel · 11 August 2011, 20:26

Lantic Bay near Looe. Great beach, and you can only get to it by boat!

Black · 11 August 2011, 20:38

Turbo, where is that beach in relation to Looe, don't have any charts on me!

Mollers · 11 August 2011, 20:45

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Heading down to Falmouth for a week camping at Tregunwith Farm

Tell Neil from me that he's a tosser.

Beachs/Pubs? Yep, there's a few.

Black · 11 August 2011, 20:50

Mollers, there was a pub called the Smugglers? mentioned in a magazine last month, any good?

Did the cafe at Mylor meet with the wife's approval?

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Mollers · 11 August 2011, 21:21

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Mollers, there was a pub called the Smugglers? mentioned in a magazine last month, any good?

No, 'Smuggler's' has been taken over by Tregothnan Estates, the freehold owners. Overpriced, pretentious rubbish.

Mylor brekkie was excellent.

TBH, top grub on the waterfront is pricey. The terrace at The Idle Rocks, St. Mawes is sublime when the sun is out.

The Ferryboat, Helford River, excellent for shellfish.

Most of the eateries in Falmouth are average, Rick Stein's chippy is worth a visit.

Leapy · 11 August 2011, 21:50

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'Smuggler's' has been taken over by Tregothnan Estates, the freehold owners. Overpriced, pretentious rubbish.

Went there the other day...crowded, grubby and the staff had lost the plot: 40 minutes for the tea to arrive; the scones 10 mins later :-( Piss poor

Seadog_blue · 11 August 2011, 22:03

Hi. I only have a Bombard Aerotec 380 but we have launched most days off Maenporth beach. Staff really helpful at "Life's a Beach". Cafe great. Many boaters anchor up and take refreshments. Also plenty of private coves to anchor off, although some are used for skinny dipping. I love this area. Hope you do. Sadly we leave tomorrow.

Razorbill · 11 August 2011, 22:13

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Went there the other day...crowded, grubby and the staff had lost the plot: 40 minutes for the tea to arrive; the scones 10 mins later :-( Piss poor

Thanks for the tip, I was thinking of visiting there next time home!

Nos4r2 · 11 August 2011, 23:24

If you're eating out from Penmarlam try The Famous Punch Bowl Inn in Lanreath. The food is good and it's not tourist trap prices.

Mollers · 12 August 2011, 08:01

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Thanks for the tip, I was thinking of visiting there next time home!

You stick with Penryn Quay Cafe.

Black · 12 August 2011, 09:07

Thanks for all the tips so far, pictures to follow if I can work the App!

Mollers, how much either side of high is the Ferry Boat Inn accessible using the pontoon?

Mollers · 12 August 2011, 09:22

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Mollers, how much either side of high is the Ferry Boat Inn accessible using the pontoon?

All states, they push/pull it to and fro with the ferry. Run it by the ferryman (Nick) before tying up.

mitchc · 12 August 2011, 11:38

You can't miss it!!
This was last years August bank holiday week. Not a soul in sight!

Mollers · 12 August 2011, 12:59

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You can't miss it!!
This was last years August bank holiday week. Not a soul in sight!

Shussssssh!

Black · 12 August 2011, 16:09

Looks awesome, will be giving that a go

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Black · 17 August 2011, 14:47

Awesome lunch at the Ferry Boat in Helford Passage. Shame Mollers has eaten all the local Oyster, the river ha devoid of eating sizes ones now apparently. Made do with the mussels instead!

Now back at Mylor Harbour waiting for the tide to come in so we can launch.

Fingers crossed this afternoons weather holds for a few days.

Turbodiesel · 17 August 2011, 20:08

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Turbo, where is that beach in relation to Looe, don't have any charts on me!

Turn left out of Fowey, its before you get to Polperro!!.

Lantic Bay Beach Guide

Turbodiesel · 17 August 2011, 20:10

IF you want good food, via Rib, go to Polkerris It can get pretty busy but, if you time it right!!

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Trickdog · 17 August 2011, 23:32

The Galleon Inn in Fowey does excellent value (but not fancy) food and a good range of beers. Right on the waterside and ridiculously easy to get to... Just tie up on the harbour visitors' pontoon a few yards away, accessible at any tide state. Pub gets busy though.

The Fowey Gallants Sailing Club and Royal Fowey Yacht Club also do good reasonably priced food (and welcome visiting seafarers!). Both again on the waterfront not far from the pontoon.