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A Fal Mussel Card allows the holder free rides on ferries, busses, and trains in the Fal River area (Falmouth - Truro - St Mawes)
St Mawes is a small town opposite Falmouth, on the Roseland Peninsula on the south coast of Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It lies on the east bank of the Carrick Roads, a large waterway created after the Ice Age from an ancient valley which flooded as the melt waters caused the sea level to rise dramatically, creating an immense natural harbour, often claimed to be the third largest in the world. It was once a busy fishing port, but the trade declined during the 20th century and it now serves as a popular tourist location, with many properties in the town functioning as holiday accommodation.[citation needed] The town is in the civil parish of St Just in Roseland.
This view is one of a large collection of mainly 1950s - 1960s Postcards gathered by Effie Louise Ellis born 1895 and died 1980. I hope you enjoy perusing them?
St Mawes Castle (Cornish: Kastel Lannvowsedh) and its larger sister castle, Pendennis, were built as part of a defensive chain of fortresses by Henry VIII to protect the south coast of Cornwall, England, United Kingdom.
St Mawes is a small town opposite Falmouth, on the Roseland Peninsula on the south coast of Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It lies on the east bank of the Carrick Roads, a large waterway created after the Ice Age from an ancient valley which flooded as the melt waters caused the sea level to rise dramatically, creating an immense natural harbour, often claimed to be the third largest in the world. It was once a busy fishing port, but the trade declined during the 20th century and it now serves as a popular tourist location, with many properties in the town functioning as holiday accommodation. The town is in the civil parish of St Just in Roseland.
A year-round ferry provides a service to Falmouth, which is less than a mile away by boat, but due to its proximity to the Fal estuary it is some 30 miles (48 km) away by road.
One of many Cornwall's lovely little seaside places. There are some lovely cottages alone the sea front.
The view north from the rocks at Great Molunan. In the distance is St Mawes Castle (constructed 1539-1545). This castle is one of Henry VIII's Device Forts -- coastal defences built to ward off potential invaders from France or Spain.
A yacht sneaks through just before the next crossing of the River Fal by the King Harry Ferry.
This chain ferry, established in 1888, connects St Mawes and the Roseland Peninsula with Feock, Truro and Falmouth by avoiding the alternative 27 mile route through Truro & Tresillian, saving over 5 million road miles from Cornwall's roads
The shot was taken from a vantage point in Trelissick, National Trust gardens bordering the Fal River.
Anorak Facts!
The King Harry Ferry is one of only five chain ferries in England.
The new ferry weighs 350 tonnes, is 55.2 metres in length, 14.3 metres in width and can carry up to 34 cars.
Each chain on the new King Harry Ferry weighs the same as a humpback whale and their combined strength is enough to lift ten double decker buses.
Voted one of the top ten ferry crossings in the world by the Independent on Sunday.
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Heather and family stayed at Dreamcatchers in St Mawes, Cornwall with www.stmawesretreats.co.uk who offer luxury holiday accommodation
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