Travel lovers know the ideal spot for anyone seeking a quiet escape with peaceful walks and fantastic views. For anyone near Cornwall, Fowey could offer the perfect autumn day out or holiday destination.
While the picturesque town wows visitors throughout the year, there’s a lot to charm autumn holidaymakers looking to explore the cobbled streets and beautiful coastline with fewer crowds. Ruby’s Ice Cream, which offers ice cream shops in Cornwall, highlighted Fowey as an autumn destination in a recent social media video.
Praising the destination on TikTok, @rubysicecreamshop shared a post titled: “7 reasons you should visit Fowey this Autumn.” The list read:
1. The artisanal shops and cafes
2. The dining
3. The ferry across to Polruan
4. The hot chocolates
5. The quiet coastal walks
6. The bakeries
7. The ice cream
According to Visit Cornwall, Fowey is “perfect for exploring.” The tourism board states: “Perched on the banks of a deep river, Fowey is a picturesque town overflowing with history. Dating back to medieval times, its narrow cobbled streets are now lined with Victorian and Edwardian buildings which cascade towards the water’s edge.
“Fowey’s natural deep-water harbour and sheltered waters established it as an important trading hub throughout the centuries for tin, copper and China clay – the latter of which is still exported from the area today.
“The town sits within the South Coast – Eastern National Landscape and is bordered by farmland, rugged coastline and pretty beaches. The meandering creeks of the river wind through ancient oak woodlands, making the area perfect for exploring.”
The tourism board adds: “As a renowned sailing destination, Fowey remains a haven for boats of all kinds, from yachts to cruise ships. The Fowey Regatta is a highlight of the year, attracting sailors and spectators alike. The town also celebrates its rich literary connections through the Festival of Art & Literature, honouring writers like Daphne du Maurier and Rosamunde Pilcher, who were inspired by the area.”
On TripAdvisor, the Fowey Estuary has hundreds of excellent ratings, and there’s lots of praise from reviewers, reports the Mirror. One fan shared: “Whenever we visit this part of Cornwall, we always try to get to visit Fowey. There are plenty of pubs, cafes, and restaurants to choose from, and a good selection of shops, including some local independents.
“We always make time to walk out to Readymoney Cove, and sometimes also St Catherine’s Fort, enjoying the views of the estuary along the way. There are toilets and a small beach shop at Readymoney Cove.”
A second reviewer praised: “What a delightful place. We parked at the top of the town and walked down. This is quite steep for anyone who may have difficulty walking. The lovely streets with quaint shops enable you to just meander down to the estuary. But you just have to buy some delicious Cornish pasties too.”
Someone else commented: “What a beautiful place, loads to do around the town with some of the best restaurants, great shops and fantastic views. Will be back again.” Another fan wrote: “Great place to unwind, and chill on the river. Fowey Town has a thriving mix of restaurants pubs and variety on entertainment to easily keep you there for a week.”