 For
the more adventures it is possible to either hire canoes or kayaks to explore
the river Fal and the Falmouth bay or take part in guided tours or why not book
a training course and get a certificate whilst you stay or visit the area.
Best
map:
OS Landranger 204
High Water:
Dover minus 3
3/4 hours.
Here
is some info for canoeing and kayaks.
 The
River Fal is canoeable from Tregony Bridge (GR 922 448) to Ruan Lanihorne (Sett
Bridge - GR 887 423) approx. 4km with a B.C.U. local access agreement in place
all year round. The numerous creeks and the Truro and Tresillian rivers make good
cruising areas, mostly through wooded country.
Below
Turnaware Point (GR 837 382) the estuary broadens into Carrick Roads These are
a 1.6km or more wide and extend for about 6k to Falmouth Harbor. The area can
be very rough and is not for the inexperienced. It should be treated as open sea.
Wind against tide can produce difficult conditions.
Fal River
Canoe. River access.
Contact: Neil Roberts
Tel: 01872 224486
Carrick Council, Pydar Street, Truro
If you cannot find a local access officer for rivers in Cornwall, contact the Regional Access Officer.
Contact: Adam Box
Tel: 01363 773793
9 Tuckers Meadow, Crediton. EX17 2NT
Cornwall's
best kept secret
 The Helford River Is a very beautiful
inlet on the south east side of Falmouth Bay. There is good sailing on the wide
part of the mouth, but the upper parts and creeks can only be done on the tide.
Access at Gweek (B.3293.) at the head of the inlet. Inn. Side creeks: South side:
Mawgan Creek 1.6km. Frenchmens Pill 4km. North side: Constantine Creek 4km. canoeable
on the tide for approx: 2.4km. Porth Navas 4.8km. Porth Navas village about .8km
further up. Helford Village Inn 5.6km from Gweek on the south shore.
The
Helford river is just south west of Falmouth and well worth a day alone.
Visit Fal River Links for even more information or check out the navigation links on the left side.
We recommend that when visiting Falmouth, you leave your car and use the Ponsharden Falmouth park and float ride. Parking in Falmouth is very very limited. This service also connect to other ferries along the river Fal.
For information about Cornwall and things to do whilst you stay in your comfortable accommodation click on our
Cornwall Experience page
Or use the more detailed navigation on your left side.
If you haven't found a good place to stay yet, why not check out the amazing choice at Cottages4You - Just click the picture below
If you venture outside your cottage, B&B or hotel room there is so much to explore in Cornwall. Taking the ferries or being active and sail, canoe or simply walk will bring you closer to nature and the true Cornwall.
|
