Waterways > River Fal
River Fal
The River Fal estuary is navigable from the sea to Ruan Lanihorne, with several creeks and tributaries.
Map of the Fal Estuary
Facts & Stats
12.4 miles
(19.9 km)
The navigable length of the River Fal Estuary including tributaries, but excluding Restronguet Creek, Percuil Creek, Penryn River and Truro River.
Pendennis Castle
Built in 1540
The River Fal and The Carrick Road (this is the main body of water inside the harbour) was protected by The Pendennis Castle in 1540, which was built in Henry VII’s reign.
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