Fowey

Steve_B · 25 August 2009, 20:34

Just returned from a week down in Cornwall with the boat and based ourselves in Fowey.
Briefly (too briefly) met up with Nos.
I cant recommend it enough as a base in this area. We had a berth at Mixtow, run by the Harbour Authority. A great facility and felt very secure. The only down side, the steep and very long slipway! Bloody hell, it must be the longest in the UK. From the campsite at the top of the hill, its like going down a shallow cliff, for ever. I reccon I was on the absolute limit at the end of the week for my(wife's) vehicle being able to drag it out. A bit of spinning rubber and a nice smell from the clutch to start with, but once going, kept going right to the top.
We were there during the Regatta week, very busy and noisey, would not choose togo at that time again.
Saw Dolphins, seals and loads of other wildlife

Trickdog · 25 August 2009, 22:25

Fowey is a great place for boating - good facilities and a very scenic coastline. That climb up to the campsite is a pain though, especially if you're walking and carrying gear

Out of interest, where did you see the dolphins and seals? I have been out from Fowey several times and seen lots of wildlife, but not seals.

Steve_B · 26 August 2009, 10:27

We did the coast a far as Plymouth to the East and Falmouth to the West.
Seals at the southern end of St. Georges Island, just off Looe, I think they were Atalantic Grey Seals.
Dolphins between Mevagisey and Falmouth.
Cheers

tinker · 26 August 2009, 13:47

Its a great place, went last year for 3 weeks, stayed opposite Mixtow. The one problem is petrol, there was non available at the waterside so we had to carry it down to the pontoon.

It was featured on one of the 3 men in a boat episodes. A recording studio based on the Estuary has been the host to many great bands.

Steve_B · 26 August 2009, 17:30

Agree about fuel, fortunately we managed to top up in both Plymouth and Falmouth and only had to resort to the 20ltr jerry can once. Took the boat over to the slip by the car ferry and brought the fuel down from the station by car and straight into the boat.

Not the best pics I have ever taken, but these are some of the seals we saw.
Regards

tony t · 31 August 2009, 19:17

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Originally Posted by 250kts

Just returned from a week down in Cornwall with the boat and based ourselves in Fowey.
Briefly (too briefly) met up with Nos.
I cant recommend it enough as a base in this area. We had a berth at Mixtow, run by the Harbour Authority. A great facility and felt very secure. The only down side, the steep and very long slipway! Bloody hell, it must be the longest in the UK. From the campsite at the top of the hill, its like going down a shallow cliff, for ever. I reccon I was on the absolute limit at the end of the week for my(wife's) vehicle being able to drag it out. A bit of spinning rubber and a nice smell from the clutch to start with, but once going, kept going right to the top.
We were there during the Regatta week, very busy and noisey, would not choose togo at that time again.
Saw Dolphins, seals and loads of other wildlife

hi steve
where did you stay i,m thinking about spending a week there next year

tony t

Steve_B · 31 August 2009, 20:25

As per Nos's recommendation and others, Penmarlen Camping & Carravan Park.
Whilst this is not our normal form of accomodation, it was excellent. The access to the slip and river were well worth it. There are a vast number of self catering accomodation in Fowey, but unknown to us, we choose the Regatta week and everything was already booked.
Steve

Mollers · 12 April 2010, 20:53

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Originally Posted by 250kts

Whilst this is not our normal form of accomodation...

What would be your "normal" form of accomm?

Steve_B · 12 April 2010, 21:16

Something with four soild walls & a roof!

No i'm not being elitist, I spent my whole childhood staying in tents on holiday, it's just that since we got married, Mrs 250kts had never done a canvas holiday. So this was our first .... Possibly the last also, so back to bricks
Steve

Kernow Buoy · 12 April 2010, 21:53

This looks quite nice

http://www.thepavillioncarlyonbay.co.uk/
Not in Fowey but not too far away, lot's of room for a Rib on trailer (so I've heard

)
You get use of the holiday park's pools and facilities too (apparently

)
Has been known for forum members to get a discount too!(can't remember who told me that

)

Downhilldai · 13 April 2010, 12:39

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Originally Posted by Kernow

Has been known for forum members to get a discount too!(can't remember who told me that

)

Probably JK, in lieu of Trade Membership

GerryP · 13 April 2010, 20:52

My family and I have been to Cornwall camping for the past 5+ years. I have had the RIB for two years, and would love to take it down and enjoy the area.
Not sure where is best?
We have travelled around Cornwall, usually staying on north coast, and enjoying body boarding with the children. Usually land up admiring the skills of the local RNLI guys on all RIBS from "A" Class up.
The camp site in Fowey sounds great but wouldn't trust my family saloon to make it up the hill and back down (judging by the notes).
Does anybody know of a camp site/cottage with access to a good slip in the area? Have looked around Falmouth (as walked around River Fal quite often) but havn't found anything yet on the net.
Any advice/leads on possible places to stay?
Heres hoping!!
Thanks in advance,
Gerry

Kernow Buoy · 13 April 2010, 21:02

Gerry you can pay to launch at Penmarlam and keep the Rib afloat for the week, alternatively Pentewan Sands campsite is on the beach and has boat launching facilities (i think you have to pay them to do it) I'm sure their website will tell you.

Mollers · 13 April 2010, 21:09

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Originally Posted by Kernow

Pentewan Sands campsite is on the beach and has boat launching facilities (i think you have to pay them to do it) I'm sure their website will tell you.

The Pentewan tractor launch is a total faff IMV.

Either Penmarlem or Falmouth are the way to go. I can do you a deal on 2 acres of grass to yourself, a loo and a shower in the North Helford area.

willk · 13 April 2010, 21:16

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Originally Posted by Downhilldai

Probably JK, in lieu of Trade Membership

... and what's your Get Out of Trade Membership Free card then?

Mollers · 13 April 2010, 21:18

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Originally Posted by willk

... and what's your Get Out of Trade Membership Free card then?

Look out Bradders, Incoming at 11 o'clock.

Downhilldai · 13 April 2010, 22:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by willk

... and what's your Get Out of Trade Membership Free card then?

PM sent

GerryP · 14 April 2010, 21:17

Nos4r2 - thanks for the lead.
I'll let you know if it leads to anything.
Cheers

willk · 14 April 2010, 21:43

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Originally Posted by Downhilldai

PM sent

Oh, thanks, that'll come in useful on the wee barquey.

'Nuff said so, Mum's the word

Jus · 21 April 2010, 08:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by GerryP

My family and I have been to Cornwall camping for the past 5+ years. I have had the RIB for two years, and would love to take it down and enjoy the area.
Not sure where is best?
We have travelled around Cornwall, usually staying on north coast, and enjoying body boarding with the children. Usually land up admiring the skills of the local RNLI guys on all RIBS from "A" Class up.
The camp site in Fowey sounds great but wouldn't trust my family saloon to make it up the hill and back down (judging by the notes).
Does anybody know of a camp site/cottage with access to a good slip in the area? Have looked around Falmouth (as walked around River Fal quite often) but havn't found anything yet on the net.
Any advice/leads on possible places to stay?
Heres hoping!!
Thanks in advance,
Gerry

http://www.cornishquayholidays.co.uk/

Its a bit of a plug I know, the reason being we advertise a let on there. Thought I'd at least be honest about it!