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St Mawes Ferry.
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Pendennis Castle.
St Mawes Castle.

Castles, buses and classic ferries, this Itinerary takes you on a historic journey to see the famous castles of Pendennis and St Mawes.

Pendennis and its sister, St Mawes Castle, face each other across the mouth of the River Fal. Constructed circa 1540, they are the Cornish end of a chain of castles built by Henry V11 along the south coast.

Catch a Falmouth Park and Float from Ponsharden to the Custom House Quay. From there catch bus 400  or 41 and take a short walk up to Pendennis Castle. After your visit to the castle take the bus back or walk back to Custom House Quay to catcc the ferry to St Mawes. Upon arrival in St Mawes turn left for a short walk along the sea front to the second castle, St Mawes. Finish your day with a drink in St Mawes before catching the ferry back to Falmouth.