Fowey is a small port which still is busy to this day, providing scenic moorings for leisure boats; the harbour is flanked by fourteenth-century blockhouses, one in Fowey and one of the opposite sides of the river in Polruan, from which chains were suspended to close the harbour mouth way back when. You can still visit the Polruan blockhouse but unfortunately, the Fowey blockhouse is closed but there still remains a good view from Fowey. In the second World War, Fowey was the main town for air-sea rescue and also one of the places from which D-Day invasions were launched.
Porthpean Beach is located in South East Cornwall and situated on the near St Austell. This beach is sheltered and easy to access, that maybe why its popular with families. During summer the cafe, shop and beach are open on the beach despite it being popular it doesn’t benefit from lifeguard cover but swimming is relatively safe but always have caution when entering the sea.
Chapel Rock Pool is located in North Cornwall situated in Perranporth town. This popular seaside town attracts many of Cornwalls visitors being one of the most loved towns in Cornwall. The Chapel rock pool is a hidden gem in plain sight at the popular town of Perranporth. This tidal sea pool invites wild swimmers, families and those looking to brave the cold winter for a swim.
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