Best Anchorages in Cornwall & Devon

Falmouth Harbour and Carrick Roads form one of the world's great natural harbours — a deep, wide estuary capable of accommodating the largest vessels and offering superb all-weather shelter from the Atlantic.

The Helford River is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful anchorages in England — a wooded, tidal estuary of extraordinary tranquillity that inspired Daphne du Maurier's novel 'Frenchman's Creek'.

Salcombe is one of the most fashionable sailing destinations in England — a picturesque estuary town on the South Devon coast with a thriving sailing scene, excellent restaurants, and some of the best lobster and crab fishing in England.

Dartmouth is one of the finest natural harbours in England — a deep, wooded estuary guarded at its entrance by Dartmouth Castle (1481) and Kingswear Castle opposite.

Fowey (pronounced 'Foy') is one of Cornwall's most characterful harbours — a deep, narrow estuary flanked by steep wooded slopes and the historic town of Fowey on the west bank and Polruan on the east.

Looe is a picturesque Cornish fishing town built around a tidal harbour at the confluence of the East and West Looe rivers.

Cawsand Bay lies on the western shore of Plymouth Sound, sheltered behind Penlee Point and partially protected by Plymouth Breakwater from the south.

Coverack is a tiny fishing village on the east side of the Lizard Peninsula — one of the most dramatically beautiful and remote coves in Cornwall.

Newlyn is England's largest working fishing port, located 1nm south of Penzance on the western tip of Cornwall.

Brixham is one of England's most important fishing harbours — home to the nation's largest beam trawler fleet and a rich maritime heritage.