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Town Quay, Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom
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We would like your comments - If you would like to add to this report or submit your own report on a marina, harbour or anchorage not covered in this guide so far please visit our contact page for our email address. Digital photos are also very welcome. General - Town Quay is located at Truro, Cornwall in the south west of England. The facility offers berths. Open - All year round Hours - Not known. Arrival out of hours - Not known. Formalities - Not known. Contact ; Tel - 01872 272130 Fax - 01872 225346 Email - harbouroffice@carrick.gov.uk VHF Ch - 12 Call sign - Position - Not Known. Charts; - Not Known. Tides; Reference port - Falmouth Mean time differences - HW: minutes + 18 minutes ; LW: minutes ± Heights in metres -
Depths at MLW - Not Known. Protection/Shelter - Not Known. Approach and Entrance - Follow the navigation buoys marking the deep water channel up the Fal Estuary from the entrance. At Turnaware Bar there is the first of three visitors pontoons. Next is the King Harry Ferry, continue up the King Harry Reach past the laid-up shipping berths and take the starboard turn around Tolverne and the Smuggler's Cottage. Passing further laid-up shipping berths, follow the main channel to port past the mouth of Ruan Creek and continue up the river following the clear navigational marks. The next visitor facility is another visitor pontoon at the beginning of the Woodbury Reach just before the hamlet of Malpas. If you continue up the river further, past the Woodbury Reach you pass Sunny Corner Beach before reaching Lighterage Quay, a commercial facility and the tidal defence gates of Truro, which are only closed on very high springs. Alongside the tidal defence gates there is a pontoon attached to the shore with a fresh water supply. Through the gates there is a slipway to starboard and if you continue up the channel, marked by port and starboard post marks, you will wind your way up to Town Quay, in the centre of Truro. The Upper Quays of Truro are tidal and access is restricted to vessels with a draft of not more than approximately 2m. Berths & Moorings - Berth on the quay. Visitors mooring are also available. It is not known if reservations are required. Maximum length - Not Known. Water - On the quay. Electric - On the quay. Fuel - Not Known. Weather forecast - Not known. Security - Not Known. Internet Access - Not Known. Other Facilities, Services & Supplies - Toilets, Showers. Refuse Disposal. Boatyard Facilities & Services - Not Known. Shopping and Provisions - Most provisions can be obtained in Truro. Bank or ATM - Not known. Chandlers or Ships' Store - Nearby. Butane/Camping Gaz/Propane - Not known. Ice - Not known. Eating Out - Not known. Transport - Bikes - Local Bus Service - Intercity Bus Service - Taxis - Car Rental - Train Service - Water Taxi - Ferry Service - Airport(s) - Local Area - Sporting & Recreational Facilities - Sightseeing - The cathedral dominates the city centre. Museums and Cultural Attractions - The museum and art gallery which houses a collection telling the story of both Truro and Cornwall. Galleries - Conservation Projects - Special Events - Children's Stuff - Other - Other reports on harbours, marinas and anchorages can be viewed in our marina guide |
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