Fowey Cornwall Map

About Fowey

Fowey, a harbour town of enduring charm, draws its character from the very waters that embrace it, a history shaped by maritime prowess and a landscape sculpted by the restless sea. It lies 6.5 km east-south-east of St Blazey (from St Blazey: bearing 117°T, OS grid SX 125 516), and is situated north of Polruan village. For centuries, its fortunes have been tied to the ebb and flow of the tides, serving as a vital port for trading vessels and a sanctuary for those who navigate the Cornish coast. The salty tang of the air, a constant companion, hints at a past where shipbuilding and fishing were the lifeblood of Fowey, sustaining its people through fair weather and tempest alike. Within Fowey's ancient embrace, the spirit of its maritime heritage finds expression in its very streets, where the scent of salt and the cry of gulls are ever-present. The imposing St Catherine's Castle stands sentinel over the harbour entrance, a silent witness to centuries of comings and goings, its weathered stone echoing the stories of defence and vigilance. Literary echoes also linger here, for Fowey was once the beloved home of Daphne du Maurier, whose tales of Cornish secrets and dramatic landscapes seem to imbue the very air with a sense of mystery and wonder, particularly as the sun dips below the horizon, painting the sky in hues of rose and gold.

About This Fowey Map Page

Explore Fowey, Cornwall, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 50.335236, -4.635134. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.