St Mawes and the Percuil River
St Mawes is a coastal resort on the Roseland Peninsula. It lies at the mouth of the Percuil River, which further divides the Peninsula. To get to Falmouth by land would involve going all the way to Truro, and then all the way back south again, a trip of about 27 miles. But there are frequent ferries for pedestrians, summer and winter (weather permitting), and the direct crossing is about two miles. Motorists can use the King Harry chain ferry across the River Fal, which cuts out about half the road miles.
In the 16th century, King Henry VIII built a castle at St Mawes, which, along with the castle on Pendennis headland, was intended to protect the harbour from the French and the Spanish. Both castles are run by English Heritage. Apart from the ferries, there are other pleasure boats that link St Mawes with Falmouth, Truro, Trelissick, and other places.
In the 16th century, King Henry VIII built a castle at St Mawes, which, along with the castle on Pendennis headland, was intended to protect the harbour from the French and the Spanish. Both castles are run by English Heritage. Apart from the ferries, there are other pleasure boats that link St Mawes with Falmouth, Truro, Trelissick, and other places.
25.06.2008: St Mawes harbour
Back in St Mawes
29.01.2006.
Foot of 'St Mawes and Percuil River' |