The harbour at Fowey has been of strategic military importance through much of its history, and defensive forces were stationed there in the Napoleonic Wars and during World War II.
This headland is called Peak Point.
Overlooking the sea, you can observe a wall behind which lies the base of a gun battery. As a main defensive position there may have been a gun battery here as early as the 17th Century.
At one stage, the wall was three times higher and used for rifle practice.
Take some time to enjoy the stunning view of the harbour entrance, watching the comings and goings of the harbour: Yacht racing on Wednesday evenings and Saturday afternoons through the summer. Visiting vessels, include Yachts, motor cruisers, large clayships collecting China Clay and the occasional cruise liner. Keep your eyes peeled also for dolphins, seals and even basking sharks.
An evening visit might offer you a stunning sunset over the daymark of Gribben Head, across the water.
One of my favourite spots in the World.
The first Geocache I ever found was here, stumbled across by accident a few years ago, and look where it led me. What a great hobby!
It has been missing and not listed for quite a long time now, so I thought it time to reinstate it.
Placed with the kind permission of The National Trust.