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Arguably, West Cornwall is the most Cornish part of the county. Indeed it was here that the Cornish language was spoken regularly until it died out almost. Today it has been revived and is even taught in some schools. The language is not unlike Welsh or Breton. It was described once as Welsh but licking an ice cream at the same time!
Falmouth to Lizard Point River Fal
T
he magnificent & picturesque River Fal has its source at Pentivale in Roche in Cornwall’s china clay producing district and flows for a distance of
fifteen and a half miles to its estuary at Falmouth, one of the largest natural harbours in the world. The river crosses Goss Moor, a National Nature Reserve, of international importance for its heath land and for its wetland environment of both heath and wet woodland.
Much of the Fal in its upper reaches is flanked by woodland, Lanihorne Wood and Lamorran Wood in an area which is popular for wildlife including fallow deer, peregrine falcons and buzzards. At Sett Bridge, near Ruan Lanihorne, the freshwater River Fal has its first taste of the sea as this area marks the tidal reaches of the river. There are bird watching facilities in the area with a hide for the use of members of the Cornwall Bird Watching and Preservation Society. Shortly after Sett Bridge, the River Fal is joined by the Ruan River, one of its tributaries which flows through winding creeks up to the village of Ruan Lanihorne. Downstream from here the Fal sweeps in a great curve, Ardevora is noted for its birdlife, particularly its wildfowl and waders.
The Truro River joins the River Fal at Tolverne Passage just below Tregothnan Park, a private estate. At this point you can follow the river to Truro or head for its estuary at Falmouth. The ten mile stretch of water between Truro and Falmouth provides amazing views of the river and its creeks and is well worth exploring. There are many waterside restaurant/pubs at which to stop to slake the thirst, feed the inner man, or just sit and watch the river.
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Proceeding onwards towards Falmouth, the River Fal passes through King Harry Passage. The channel here is very deep, allowing for the mooring of large vessels that lay up here in the shelter of the Fal. Tales are told of divers who encountered large conger eels on this stretch of the river, so big and menacing that the diver’s hair turned white overnight!
At Turnaware Point the River Fal enters the Carrick Roads, a broad expanse of water bounded by the parishes of St Just in Roseland, Feock and Mylor. The Carrick Roads and its creeks are extremely popular with all types of leisure activities from the water based activities of sailing, windsurfing, gig racing, speedboats, water skiing, jet skiing, diving, parascending and guided pleasure cruises to angling, bird-watching and walking. The entire reach of the River Fal has around 4,500 moorings available to leisure craft including deep water and beach mooring.
At Carrick Roads the Fal is joined by the Carnon River which meets this tidal stretch of water at Restronguet Creek. The creek is navigable by yachts and other leisure boats and is a popular spot for a walk
ashore with a pontoon available at which to tie up. At the head of Restronguet Creek is the village of Devoran. The creeks of Tallack and Penpol lie off Restronguet Creek.
Proceeding towards the estuary of the Fal, Mylor Creek winds its way inland to Mylor Bridge. Mylor Churchtown stands at the entrance to the creek. Around Trefusis Point, the Penryn River joins the Carrick Roads with the town of Falmouth at its mouth and the ancient borough of Penryn at its head. The village of Flushing stands on the northern bank of the Penryn River. Across Carrick Roads, east of Falmouth is the harbour and village of St Mawes, and it’s
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