Can you walk across the Gannel?
Access is via the privately owned steps which are open to the public. Between 9.30am and 6pm during the open season (end may – mid september) or from Crantock Beach across the River Gannel. 3hrs either side of low water) a foot bridge will allow you to walk across the river free of charge.
Is there a bridge over the river Gannel?
On foot, there are several different foot bridge crossings over the Gannel but in all cases they can be covered by the tide. The crossing by the Trenance boating lake and the crossing further down can be crossed about two hours either side of low tide.
How long is the Gannel estuary?
It flows north under Trevemper Bridge and becomes a tidal estuary, the Gannel (Cornish: An Ganel, meaning the Channel), that divides the town of Newquay from the village of Crantock and joins the Celtic Sea….River Gannel.
| Gannel | |
|---|---|
| Length | 13 km (8.1 mi) |
How do you cross the Gannel?
Start from the National Trust car park at Crantock Beach, take the path on your right through the dunes before you get to the beach and walk to the ferry landing point. If the tide is right out and it is safe to walk across, walk across to the ferry landing point at Fern Pit, visible across the riverbed.
Is Crantock Beach car park open?
Height restriction barrier at Crantock car park (2.1m), open when car park is manned (9am-5pm April to October). Parking: National Trust car parks at Crantock (TR8 5RN; SW789607), Porth Joke (SW776599) and Holywell (TR8 5PF; SW767586).
Can you cross the Gannel estuary?
The ways you can cross the Gannel depend on the time of year and state of the tide. At low tide, you can cross via a footbridge, whilst at high tide there is a ferry. You can find more details on the Fern Pit cafe and ferry website or by phoning 01637 873181.
What time is high tide at Crantock?
Thu 17 Feb 2022
| High | 5:39AM | 22.4ft |
|---|---|---|
| Low | 12:05PM | 3.4ft |
| High | 5:59PM | 22.1ft |
Where is Gannel?
The Gannel estuary in North Cornwall separates Crantock from Pentire Point East and the town of Newquay.
Is Crantock Beach disabled friendly?
Disabled Access National trust car park has level access to Crantock beach.
Are the toilets open at Crantock Beach?
The public toilets at both Crantock Beach car park and Holywell are open daily.
Is Crantock beach car park open?
What time is high tide in Fowey today?
Tides for 2022-02-15
| Type of tide | Time (GMT) | Height (metres) |
|---|---|---|
| High | 04:42 | 4.9 |
| Low | 11:09 | 1.2 |
| High | 17:09 | 4.8 |
| Low | 23:23 | 1.2 |