Polruan Holidays Camping & Caravanning

Polruan Holidays Camping & Caravanning
Polruan by Fowey
Fowey
Cornwall
PL23 1QH

Tel: 01726 870263

This site is at the top of the old fishing village of Polruan, there are the most wonderful views of the Fowey Harbour and estuary from the neat level grass site. There is a small shop for the basics and gas etc. clean neat showers. Tents and caravans are welcome. Site is open Easter to September.

best approached from Liskeard.

The walk down into the village and ferry (passenger) to Fowey is down a typical Cornish costal village back up is quite a challenge esp. with bags etc. best if early, drive down to Harbour but be warned there are only a dozen places so the chance of getting a place are rare but the village car park is at the top and the walk from it is a little better than walking from the site.

Fishing:
where do we start !!.....
Motor boats can be hired from Fowey by the day or the week. if taken for several days a mooring at Polruan can be arranged so that you can us go straight to your boat load up and get out, then you have a choice of the river Fowey and its side valley off shoots. or the Harbour wall or Rocks at the old Castle gate house are also good. Be prepared this river is full of fish but they are not easy. Large Mullet in the rivers best caught on light tackle (Roach type of rods best) Salmon and trout also to be had up the river. John Dory in the harbour and all other species also, be warned this harbour is up to 50ft deep in parts so many types to be had.

There are a couple of river side pubs up river and many little beaches to land at and be alone, all that's required is keep it tidy and take a little rubbish away so as to help preserve this place.

Daphne Du Maureier lived at Fowey and based many of her books on the river, also Wind in the Willows was based on the river and you will soon see why.

Although the cost of a hire boat can be a little high on the holiday budget try and find it as you will see its worth every pound. even at low tide it possible to get up the river although one has to think and be aware every inch of the way or else get stuck and have to wait for the next tide. it has happened to me once and would not wish to see anyone in the same situation.
The sandwiches and sweets soon get used up although the children thought it was the best thing ever! playing in the mud for several hours, that was until wash time.

I have fished from the next main town of Looe for many years....the best skipper I have found is Rob Davis if you can get him. (just ask any of the local fishermen at dock side) His boat is/was Boscastle Lass.
Large Pollack and conger to be had in the Bay. But possibly the best Conger to be had is right on your door step in Fowey Harbour under the docks where the Chalk Ships load. "warning" best to fish with a partner or tell people where you will be and when you will be back as these eels are LARGE at this mark. I would not recommend fishing for them in less than a 16ft hire boat.

The site and the village is a trip back in time when the rush and race of every day life was and is a dream, don’t go if you like or have to do everything at the double, you will just get frustrated, as this place wont be rushed and thankfully so.
There are two quite nice pubs in the village both traditional Cornish inns and more pubs and restaurants over in Fowey (pronounced Foy)

Plenty to do for days out and a very good bus service for those who don't wish to drive and choose to take time out. allow a day for each visit out and take your time Just unwind.

Alas the weather can't be guaranteed in this part of the UK when its good its Bloody great when its bad its only great, take a light rain jacket and enjoy.

David Mansworth.

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