The ferry runs between Helford Passage and Helford Village.
Ferry Timetable
The ferry operates from Good Friday or 1st April to October 31st. The ferry will run on demand between 9:30 am and 5.30 pm. Later crossings by request. New for 2009 - from late June until the end of August the ferry will run from 9:30 am to 9:30 pm
Very occasionally, because of very bad weather, we have to cancel the ferry. This is unusual, but if storms are forecast it might be advisable to contact us before your journey.
History of the Ferry
The ferry connecting the North and
South banks of the Helford River has been running continuously
since the Middle Ages.
Then, it was a vital link for the
communities providing transportation for local produce to
the markets in Falmouth. The cart and driver travelled on
the ferry and the horse swam along behind!
These days travel is slightly more
conventional and the ferry is purely a passenger ferry although
bicycles, dogs and pushchairs can all be accommodated.
Its customers use it mainly for
pleasure, to visit the several beautiful gardens on the banks
of the Helford, the pubs and also to enjoy the many interesting
walks.
Your Ferryman awaits! Here
is the ferry
making is way across the river to Helford Passage
Ferry Prices
Adult return £5.00
Adult single £4.00
All children under 14 £1.00
Ferry Departure Locations
At Helford Passage the ferry leaves
from
a movable pontoon on the beach directly in
front of the pub
At Helford Village, the ferry leaves
from
a jetty at the end of Helford Point
