Fowey River

This walk takes you along the banks of the Fowey river, from Lerryn to St Winnow (or vice versa) and is around five miles there-and-back walk. It’s mostly easy walking but with a couple of styles along the way. We did this walk in mid-March and found some slightly muddy sections but walking boots were fine — no wellies required! Be prepared for wanting to eat in the excellent little cafés at either end of the walk. Note that in St Winnow the refreshments are Easter to October only, and cash only. In Lerryn, the Lerryn River Stores keep limited...

After a busy summer working in the Forever Cornwall office, I had a lovely break to Fowey at the beginning of October. The weather was warm and sunny, amazingly so for this time of year, but very windy. Not that I minded I had a map and my four pawed friend and we did lots of exploring! Several half days were spent on walks exploring the coastal path around to Polkerris and Par and Polruan and the Hall Walk. The footpaths are in the area are well trodden, and surprisingly wooded, but open up at various points to beautiful views...