The Ferry Boathouse is situated on the River Gannel below the cafe. Access is via the privately owned steps which are open to the public between 10am and 6pm during the open season (end may - mid september) or from Crantock Beach across the River Gannel.

The Ferry Boathouse at high tide.



During the season, the Boathouse provides access between Crantock Beach and East Pentire headland, Newquay. When the tide is in (approx 3hrs either side of high water) the ferry boat 'Sunshine' will take you across the river (about 200 yards) to the beach for a small charge (see charges below). At low tide (app. 3hrs either side of low water) a foot bridge will allow you to walk across the river free of charge.

  

                                                               The Fern Pit Ferry 'Sunshine'

You can check the tide times here but don't forget to add an hour for British Summer Time (last weekend in March until last weekend in October).

Ferry charges (the low water bridge is free)

Adult	£1
Child (under 16)	50p
Infant (under 4)	FREE
Bikes, Dogs, Prams etc	FREE

The low water footbridge

The Boathouse is over 100 years old and houses the ferry and rowing boats during the winter months. During the summer it operates as a beach shop selling all your usual beach going gear. We sell buckets, spades, rubber dinghies, wind breaks, body boards, beach games and balls as well as crab fishing lines, nets and bait which can be used in the river and rock pools on the beach. If you're looking for a gift or souvineer to take home then we sell a wide range of shells and jewellery.

You can come into the boathouse and view live lobsters and crabs caught by our own fishing boat 'Zarvan'. These are  (available to buy (cooked or live) and can be ordered in the shop or by calling us at any time (see contact us). More info can be found on the Shellfish page.