Bodinnick

Settlement in Cornwall

England

Bodinnick

View NE across Fowey Harbour from Daglands Road
View NE across Fowey Harbour from Daglands Road Credit: Ian Cunliffe

Bodinnick is a charming village located in Cornwall, England. Situated on the eastern bank of the River Fowey, it offers stunning views of the river and the surrounding countryside. The village is known for its picturesque beauty and historical significance, attracting both locals and tourists alike.

The heart of Bodinnick is its small harbor, which has been a hub of maritime activity since ancient times. It was once a bustling port, connecting Cornwall to other parts of the world. Today, the harbor is a popular spot for boating and fishing enthusiasts, with boats bobbing gently in the water and seagulls soaring overhead.

Bodinnick is also home to several historical landmarks, including the Old Ferry Inn, a traditional pub with a rich history dating back to the 16th century. The inn has welcomed visitors for centuries, offering a cozy atmosphere and traditional Cornish hospitality.

Nature lovers will be delighted by the natural beauty surrounding Bodinnick. The village is located close to the South West Coast Path, a long-distance trail that offers breathtaking coastal views. Walking enthusiasts can explore the rugged cliffs and sandy beaches, immersing themselves in the stunning landscape.

In terms of amenities, Bodinnick has a limited range of facilities, with a small convenience store and a tea room providing basic necessities. However, the larger town of Fowey is just a short ferry ride away, offering a wider array of shops, restaurants, and services.

Overall, Bodinnick is a tranquil and scenic village that offers a glimpse into Cornwall's rich history and natural beauty. It provides a peaceful retreat for those seeking a break from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

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Bodinnick Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.339831/-4.628255 or Grid Reference SX1352. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

View NE across Fowey Harbour from Daglands Road
View NE across Fowey Harbour from Daglands Road
Lostwithiel Street
Lostwithiel Street
The Esplanade Fowey had many visitors on account of several days of fine sunny weather. I swear we once stayed in a hotel somewhere here on the left - on the seaward side of the Esplanade. It must have undergone a change of use, however, since I could no longer find it on this visit.
The Esplanade
Fowey had many visitors on account of several days of fine sunny weather. I swear we once stayed in a hotel somewhere here on the left - on the seaward side of the Esplanade. It must have undergone a change of use, however, since I could no longer find it on this visit.
Fowey Harbour Hotel There are other "Harbour Hotels" that are part of the same group - eg in Chichester and Brighton.
Fowey Harbour Hotel
There are other "Harbour Hotels" that are part of the same group - eg in Chichester and Brighton.
Yacht in Fowey Harbour
Yacht in Fowey Harbour
Path below Fowey Harbour Hotel - view to the SW The hotel has two entrances. This path leads to the lower pedestrian entrance on the Esplanade. The main entrance is on the other (north) side - off Daglands Road.
Path below Fowey Harbour Hotel - view to the SW
The hotel has two entrances. This path leads to the lower pedestrian entrance on the Esplanade. The main entrance is on the other (north) side - off Daglands Road.
Cluster of buildings near The Quay This is a cross-grid shot. The camera was in SX1251.
Cluster of buildings near The Quay
This is a cross-grid shot. The camera was in SX1251.
Yachts in Fowey Harbour - view to the SSE The headland on the far side is the end of the peninsula on which Polruan sits. This headland doesn't appear to have any name on the OS Map.
Yachts in Fowey Harbour - view to the SSE
The headland on the far side is the end of the peninsula on which Polruan sits. This headland doesn't appear to have any name on the OS Map.
Dining room - Fowey Harbour Hotel
Dining room - Fowey Harbour Hotel
Evening view to the WSW - below the Fowey Harbour Hotel
Evening view to the WSW - below the Fowey Harbour Hotel
Fowey River from the Bodinnick Ferry A view up the Fowey River, taken from the car ferry between Bodinnick and Fowey.
Fowey River from the Bodinnick Ferry
A view up the Fowey River, taken from the car ferry between Bodinnick and Fowey.
Bodinnick and Fowey A view of Bodinnick and Fowey, with the Fowey River between.
Photograph taken from the terrace of the Ferry Inn.
Bodinnick and Fowey
A view of Bodinnick and Fowey, with the Fowey River between. Photograph taken from the terrace of the Ferry Inn.
Fowey - Boats and a heron A grey heron (Ardea cinerea) appears to be looking at the two moored boats with their red and blue covers ... but he's more likely interested in finding a fish.
Fowey - Boats and a heron
A grey heron (Ardea cinerea) appears to be looking at the two moored boats with their red and blue covers ... but he's more likely interested in finding a fish.
Fowey - Rook with a book sculpture This striking sculpture of a 'rook with a book' is a reference to local author Daphne du Maurier. For the full story behind this public artwork, see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://thrussells.com/fowey-rook-with-a-book-sculpture" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://thrussells.com/fowey-rook-with-a-book-sculpture">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Fowey - Rook with a book sculpture
This striking sculpture of a 'rook with a book' is a reference to local author Daphne du Maurier. For the full story behind this public artwork, see LinkExternal link
Polruan from Fowey Looking over to the village of Polruan from the quayside in Fowey. A regular ferry can be taken between the two, running roughly every fifteen minutes during the day. The price each way [adult, 2021] is £2.50.
Polruan from Fowey
Looking over to the village of Polruan from the quayside in Fowey. A regular ferry can be taken between the two, running roughly every fifteen minutes during the day. The price each way [adult, 2021] is £2.50.
Fowey - Remains of blockhouse from Polruan blockhouse The entrance to Fowey harbour was guarded by two blockhouses one in Polruan which is still in quite good condition (though an empty shell) and the other, far more ruinous, on the Fowey side - seen here.
A very heavy chain was slung between the two - normally well below the waterline. But in the event of attack this chain could be raised to effectively seal the entrance.
Fowey - Remains of blockhouse from Polruan blockhouse
The entrance to Fowey harbour was guarded by two blockhouses one in Polruan which is still in quite good condition (though an empty shell) and the other, far more ruinous, on the Fowey side - seen here. A very heavy chain was slung between the two - normally well below the waterline. But in the event of attack this chain could be raised to effectively seal the entrance.
Sea mine collection box on Fowey Town Quay A sea mine from the Second World War is now a collection box. The Shipwrecked Mariners' Society provides financial support and practical assistance to merchant seafarers, fisherfolk and their dependants.

The sea mines were used to defend the British coast and harbours during the war. After the war, approximately 200 mine casings were donated to the society by the Admiralty for use as collection boxes. 60 of these currently survive at coastal towns around the country.

The text on the brass slotted plate through which you deposit your donation says 'The Shipwrecked Fishermen & Mariners Royal Benevolent Society - founded in 1839 for the alleviation of every phase of shipwreck distress among the seafaring population and their dependents. Over 1,000,000 cases relieved. "There is sorrow on the sea".

The collection box seems to have been relocated to a new position by the Town Quay steps, one of the pick up points used by the Polruan ferry. A Geograph image loaded in 2009 shows it previously stood on the spot which is now occupied by the statue called 'Rook with a book', a tribute to Daphne Du Maurier which was unveiled in 2018.
Sea mine collection box on Fowey Town Quay
A sea mine from the Second World War is now a collection box. The Shipwrecked Mariners' Society provides financial support and practical assistance to merchant seafarers, fisherfolk and their dependants. The sea mines were used to defend the British coast and harbours during the war. After the war, approximately 200 mine casings were donated to the society by the Admiralty for use as collection boxes. 60 of these currently survive at coastal towns around the country. The text on the brass slotted plate through which you deposit your donation says 'The Shipwrecked Fishermen & Mariners Royal Benevolent Society - founded in 1839 for the alleviation of every phase of shipwreck distress among the seafaring population and their dependents. Over 1,000,000 cases relieved. "There is sorrow on the sea". The collection box seems to have been relocated to a new position by the Town Quay steps, one of the pick up points used by the Polruan ferry. A Geograph image loaded in 2009 shows it previously stood on the spot which is now occupied by the statue called 'Rook with a book', a tribute to Daphne Du Maurier which was unveiled in 2018.
Passage Street According to the map, Passage Street becomes Station Road somewhere around the corner.
Passage Street
According to the map, Passage Street becomes Station Road somewhere around the corner.
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Bodinnick is located at Grid Ref: SX1352 (Lat: 50.339831, Lng: -4.628255)

Unitary Authority: Cornwall

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 50.339831,-4.628255
Ferry Terminal
Fowey to Bodinnick Ferry
Ferry: yes
Public Transport: station
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Bus Stop
Bodinnick
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 0800COD40755
Naptan Bearing: NW
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Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
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Bus Stop
Station Road
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St. Wyllow Chapel
Historic: ruins
Opening Hours: 24/7
Lat/Long: 50.3390604/-4.6250211
Pub
Old Ferry Inn
Addr City: Fowey
Addr Housename: Old Ferry Inn
Addr Place: Bodinnick
Addr Postcode: PL23 1LX
Addr Street: Old Road
Fhrs Id: 621362
Opening Hours: Fr-Sa 15:00-22:00; Su 12:00-22:00
Opening Hours Kitchen: Fr-Sa 17:00+; Su 12:00+
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Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
Website: https://www.theoldferryinn.co.uk
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Barrier: lift_gate
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Bodinnick
Name Kw: Bosdinek
Place: hamlet
Wikidata: Q9174971
Lat/Long: 50.3405333/-4.6300267
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Brand Wikipedia: en:Royal Mail
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Ref: PL23 150D
Royal Cypher: GR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102273
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Public Bookcase
Booth: K6
Disused Amenity: telephone
Man Made: telephone_box
Public Bookcase Type: phone_box
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Give Way
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Post Box
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Brand Wikidata: Q638098
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Post Box Mounting: building
Post Box Type: wall
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Survey Date: 2022-08-14
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Ferry Terminal
Ferry: yes
Public Transport: station
Source: bing
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Cafe
Pinky Murphy's
Addr City: Fowey
Addr Country: GB
Addr Housenumber: 19
Addr Postcode: PL23 1DB
Addr Street: North Street
Fhrs Id: 743736
Internet Access: wlan
Internet Access Fee: no
Phone: +44 1726 832512
Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
Website: https://pinkymurphys.co.uk
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WWII Memorial
Historic: memorial
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Bench
Source: survey;gps
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Bench
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Bench
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Barrier: stile
Material: wood
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Stile: stepover
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Bench
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Crane Maxload: 1
Crane Type: floor-mounted_crane
Description: Used for lifeboat
Man Made: crane
Operator: RNLI
Seamark Small Craft Facility Category: boat_hoist
Seamark Type: small_craft_facility
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Fowey/Caffa Mill Obelisk
Historic: monument
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Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Brand Wikipedia: en:Royal Mail
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:00; Sa 10:45
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Mounting: pier
Post Box Type: lamp
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Royal Cypher: EIIR
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Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
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Location: roof
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Maurice and Joyce Hardy
Water Rescue
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Operator: Royal National Lifeboat Institution
Operator Short: RNLI
Operator Wikidata: Q2166873
Ref: 14-18
Seamark Name: Maurice and Joyce Hardy
Seamark Radio Station Category: ais
Seamark Radio Station Mmsi: 232002181
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Restaurant
North Street Kitchen
Addr City: Fowey
Addr Housenumber: 55
Addr Postcode: PL23 1DB
Addr Street: North Street
Cuisine: fish
Opening Hours: Tu-Su 12:00-15:00
Operator: North Street Kitchen
Outdoor Seating: yes
Payment Cards: only
Payment Cash: no
Payment Credit Cards: yes
Payment Debit Cards: yes
Phone: +44 1726 932934
Reservation: no
Website: https://www.fitzroycornwall.com
Website Menu: https://www.instagram.com/nskfowey/
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WW2 Pillbox
Building: bunker
Bunker Type: pillbox
Military: bunker
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Bench
Backrest: no
Survey Date: 2022-01-03
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Shelter
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Waste Basket
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Bench
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Bench
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Life Ring
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Survey Date: 2022-08-14
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Life Ring
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Survey Date: 2022-08-14
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Bench
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Grit Bin
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Waste Basket
Survey Date: 2022-08-14
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Life Ring
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Survey Date: 2022-08-14
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Bench
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Defibrillator
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Survey Date: 2022-08-14
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Bench
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Survey Date: 2022-08-14
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Bench
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Bench
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Life Ring
Emergency: life_ring
Survey Date: 2022-08-14
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Life Ring
Emergency: life_ring
Survey Date: 2022-08-14
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Life Ring
Emergency: life_ring
Survey Date: 2022-08-14
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Shelter
Bench: yes
Shelter Type: public_transport
Lat/Long: 50.3405494/-4.6337406
Cafe
Organicafé
Addr City: Fowey
Addr Postcode: PL23 1DF
Addr Street: Station Road
Cuisine: deli; italian
Opening Hours: Mo-Tu,Th-Su 09:00-17:00
Takeaway: yes
Lat/Long: 50.3397409/-4.6342799
Ice Cream
Game Of Cones
Addr City: Fowey
Addr Housenumber: 23
Addr Postcode: PL23 1DF
Addr Street: Station Road
Opening Hours: Mo-Su 11:00-18:00
Lat/Long: 50.3397405/-4.6339366
Dentist
Noah’s Ark Dental Practice
Addr City: Fowey
Addr Housenumber: 39
Addr Postcode: PL23 1DF
Addr Street: Station Road
Healthcare: dentist
Opening Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-13:00,14:00-17:00
Phone: +44 1726833487
Website: https://www.noahsarkdental.co.uk
Lat/Long: 50.3396962/-4.6347128
Toilets
Fee: 20p
Payment Cash: only
Wheelchair: yes
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Cafe
Take Away
Cuisine: ice_cream; cake; coffee
Takeaway: only
Toilets: no
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White Doll Arts
Addr City: Fowey
Addr Housenumber: 10a
Addr Postcode: PL23 1DE
Addr Street: Passage Street
Shop: art
Lat/Long: 50.3388787/-4.6322124
Shelter
Josephine’s Patio
Bench: yes
Bin: yes
Lit: no
Wheelchair: no
Lat/Long: 50.3396619/-4.6328869
Boat Rental
Boat: kayak;canoe
Lat/Long: 50.3403264/-4.6340916
Charging Station
Level: 2
Lat/Long: 50.3398214/-4.634247
Charging Station
Access: yes
Level: 2
Lat/Long: 50.3398176/-4.6343302
Fowey River Trading
Addr City: Fowey
Addr Housenumber: 19
Addr Postcode: PL23 1DF
Addr Street: Station Road
Alcohol: yes
Alt Name: Fowey River Trading Chandlery and Cafe
Drink: coffee;hot_chocolate
Nautical: yes
Opening Hours: Mo-Su 10:00-16:00
Phone: +44 1726 467901
Shop: convenience
Website: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088251820210
Lat/Long: 50.3397416/-4.633869
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