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Fowey to Polridmouth

Fowey to Polridmouth

A figure-of-eight walk from Readymoney Cove past the Tudor fort and along the coast where Daphne du Maurier lived to Polridmouth, where the shipwreck inspired the end of her book Rebecca, and then along the mediaeval streets of Fowey.

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A figure-of-eight walk from Readymoney Cove past the Tudor fort and along the coast where Daphne du Maurier lived to Polridmouth, where the shipwreck inspired the end of her book Rebecca, and then along the mediaeval streets of Fowey.

Highlights

  • Picturesque historic port town of Fowey
  • Sandy beaches at Polridmouth and Readymoney Cove
  • St Catherine's Castle at Readymoney Cove
  • Spectacular views over the Fowey Estuary

Considerations

  • Route includes paths close to unfenced cliff edges.

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Vital statistics

  • OS Explorer: 107
  • Distance: 4.7 miles/7.6 km
  • Steepness grade: Moderate
  • Recommended footwear: Walking shoes or trainers in summer
  • Pub: ✓
  • Café: ✓

Location

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Pubs on or near the route

  • Haverner's
  • The Galleon Inn
  • The King of Prussia
  • The Lugger Inn
  • The Safe Harbour Inn
  • The Ship Inn

either as a GPS-guided walk with our app (£3.29) or a PDF of directions (£2.79) Example of directions

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