Trains

The nearest train station to Penhale Caravan and Camping Park is two and a half miles away in Par. Travelling by train in Cornwall is a great way to avoid the summer traffic and see the beautiful countryside. There are some charming little stations, such as Bodmin Parkway and Looe.

Par railway station connects the main line with the line to Newquay. Truro is also a surprisingly short journey by train from Par, avoiding any traffic or parking worries. Or change at Liskeard for the picturesque line to Looe.

The small car park at Par station is free of charge.

Par Railway Station
Eastcliffe Road
Par
Cornwall
PL24 2LT

National Rail Enquiries Tel: 08457 48 49 50 www.nationalrail.co.uk
Traveline: Tel: 0871 200 22 33 www.traveline.org.uk 

Buses

First Travel operates the bus service between Fowey and St Austell. From St Austell bus station you can then hook up with other bus services in the area. The bus station in St Austell is also right beside the train station.

The Fowey to St Austell bus service, the number 25, does not drive right past the entrance of Penhale, but stops at the Four Turnings roundabout half a mile away, where there is a bus stop. From here you can either get the bus to take you down into Fowey or to St Austell.

To find out details about current timetables you can contact First or Traveline.

First Travel Tel: 0845 600 1420 www.firstgroup.com
Traveline Tel: 0871 200 2233 www.traveline.org.uk

There is a also a Fowey town mini bus, which will pick you up from the main car park on Hanson Drive at the top of Fowey, give you a lift down to the middle of town and then return you to the car park later. It runs daily, with reduced hours out of peak season.

During the busy summer season in 2009 the Fowey town bus also ran a service up the hill out of Fowey to the Four Turnings roundabout and on past Penhale Caravan Park to the turning for Polkerris beach. Then, down to Par Beach and back again. We hope this service was of use to some of our visitors. Maybe if this service continues in 2010 we can enquire about the possibility of the Fowey Town Bus stopping outside Penhale Park. Watch this space!

For information about Fowey town bus and timetables contact Fowey Tourist Information Centre.
Tel: 01726 833616 

Ferries

Fowey to Polruan Passenger & Cycle Ferry

A passenger ferry service from Fowey to Polruan enables easy access to the other side of the river Fowey and back again.

There is a continuous daily service, leaving every ten minutes during opening times. Dogs, bicycles and pushchairs are allowed to be taken onto the ferry, although there are steps down to reach the ferry at each side of the river. Ferry staff are happy to help with pushchairs.

The summer service runs from May to the end of September, seven days a week and leaves from Whitehouse Slip until early evening, and then from the Town Quay until late evening. Subject to weather conditions.

Fowey to Bodinnick Car Ferry

There is also a car ferry from Fowey, over to Bodinnick on the east side of the river, which operates all year round. It is a convenient way to get across the river and explore Polruan, Looe and Polperro.

The ferry can carry up to 15 cars at a time and provides a continuous service, leaving every 10 - 15 minutes during hours of operation. It can also accommodate foot passengers, bikes and motor homes.

To get to the ferry follow signs from the Four Turnings roundabout at the top of Fowey. The slipway for the ferry is next to the Caffa Mill car park.
The summer service runs from April until the end of October, seven days a week, until dusk each day. Subject to weather conditions.

For more information and current operating times and prices for both the ferries, contact the operators:

C. Toms and Son Ltd.
East Street,
Polruan-by-Fowey,
Cornwall,
L23 1PB

Tel: 01726 870232
Website: www.ctomsandson.ltd.uk
Email: postmaster@ctomsandson.ltd.uk

Fowey to Mevagissey Passenger Ferry

There is also a regular ferry service to Mevagissey from Whitehouse Slip in Fowey. The crossing takes about 30 -40 minutes, and is a really enjoyable and popular day trip in itself.

You could combine the ferry trip with a visit to the Lost Gardens of Heligan, as they are within walking distance of Mevagissey. There are handy walking maps available on board to guide you.

Tickets are sold on board, so arrive early to secure a seat. Dogs are allowed on board. Bicycles are also allowed with prior arrangement.

For more information contact the operators:

Tel: 07977 203394
Website: www.mevagissey-ferries.co.uk
Email: john@ferryme.uk

Taxis

A taxi can be a convenient way to get to and from the park if you are planning an evening out, or if you are arriving by train. There are a number of reasonably priced, local taxi firms.

Yeo’s Taxis, Par Moor Road, Par, PL24 2SQ. Tel: 01726 814095
Dolphin Cars, 77 Polgover Way, St. Blazey, Par. Tel: 01726 810980
Coastal Cars, 24 Polvillion Rd, Fowey, PL23 1HF T. Tel: 01726 832372

Fowey Water Taxi - Call on channel 6 or Tel: 07774 906730. Email: foweywatertaxi@btopenworld.com