Around Falmouth

The River Fal Estuary, also known as the Carrick Roads, links Falmouth with other destinations such as Truro and The Roseland. A beautiful waterworld with delight at every turn, the Fal Estuary can only be fully appreciated by boat. Scenic trips are available to places upriver such as Trelissick Gardens, Smuggler’s Cottage and Truro.

A pleasant half hour ferry trip across the water from Falmouth you will find St Mawes and the picturesque Roseland Peninsula with everything for the outdoor enthusiast, from sandy coves and tranquil beaches, breathtaking cliffs, superb creeks and countryside to pretty villages and hamlets. St Anthony Lighthouse marks the entrance to the Carrick Roads and warns ships off the infamous Manacle Rocks.

Travelling inland up the Fal Estuary to the head of the Truro River, the city of Truro is a port of both historical and present day significance. The city has many examples of outstanding historical buildings as well as modern architecture where you will find the Royal Cornwall Museum and the Hall for Cornwall, the county’s main theatre.

Penryn stand s at the head of the Penryn River in a sheltered position, with a wealth of charm, character and history, and is one of Cornwall’s most ancient towns. Penryn retains its heritage with a high proportion of buildings dating back to Tudor, Jacobean and Georgian times.

The waterside village of Mylor has a historic dockyard and one of the finest yacht harbours in the South West. The church of Mylor Churchtown has many attractive features including an unusual free standing bell tower.