Harbours North of Falmouth

The historic maritime town of Falmouth lies at the entrance to the breathtaking Carrick Roads which flow north inland to the extend Cathedral City of Truro. A haven for birdlife, these tranquil, scenic waterways offer plenty of beautiful, peaceful creeks to explore with numerous walks along the way.

Mylor Yacht Harbour

On the west side of the Carrick Roads, there are good marina facilities and one of only 2 fuel docks in the area located at Mylor Yacht Harbour. This is great place to stop on your way in or out of the Carrick Roads as their are a range of excellent facilities plus two delicious eateries, Cafe Mylor and Castaways.

Visitors are welcome to find a berth at the E pontoon (outside breakwaters) and then report to the marina office. Short stays are charged at £5.00 for up to 2 hours.

Marina Office and Fuel Berth Opening Times (VHF CH 37/80)

DatesTimes
Oct – April09:00 – 17:00
May09:00 – 18:00
June (Mon – Thurs)09:00 – 18:00
June (Fri – Sun)09:00 – 20:00
July – Aug (Mon – Thurs)08:30 – 20:00
July – Aug (Fri – Sun)08:30 – 21:00
Sept 09:00 – 19:00

Other places to visit

There are lots of pretty pubs, historic houses and sights of interest along the Carrick Roads, below are just some of the places we highly recommend you visit along your way.

Pandora Inn

This thatched waterside pub dates back to the 13th Century and has won awards for its outstanding food.

St Just in Roseland Church

Said to have been visited by Jesus himself, this mesmerising riverside church has been a place of worship and serenity since the 6th Century.

Truro

This Cathedral city is the most southern most in the UK and offers everything from retail therapy to cultural and major events.

Trelissick House

Set amidst 400 acres of sweeping parkland, the Trelissick House and Estate are run by the National Trust and well worth a visit.

Malpas

Perched above the confluence of three rivers in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, pretty Malpas is the perfect hideaway.

Heron Inn, Malpas

Set overlooking the river, the Heron Inn is a popular waterside pub with fantastic views and excellent food.