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Westcountry Angling Passport
Westcountry Rivers Trust. Rain-Charm House, Kyl Cober Parc Stoke Climsland PL17 8PH
The Angling Passport Scheme offers fishing for wild brown trout, sea trout, salmon, grayling and coarse fish in unrivalled surroundings. There are 29 beats available as Token Fisheries and also the extensive Dartmoor Fishery on the East and West Dart and tributaries. In addition, Westcountry Angling Passport tokens can be used at all of the South West Lakes Trust Fisheries and also on most of the other Passport Schemes around the UK. Tokens are bought in books of 10 valued at £3 per token with Token Fishery beats ranging from 2 to 5 tokens per angler per day. The Dartmoor Fishery operates on a day, week or season ticket basis starting at £10 for a day’s brown-trouting; tokens can be used as payment or part payment to purchase Dartmoor tickets.
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The Port of Truro spans an expansive area of 2,500 acres, featuring a substantial number of leisure moorings, visitor's pontoons, and quays. Within the entirety of the Fal estuary, there are approximately 4,500 moorings, with 1,500 of them located specifically within the port of Truro.
In addition to its recreational facilities, the port has a rich history of commercial activity. Presently, the primary focus of operations is at Lighterage Quay in Newham. This quay serves as a hub for handling general bulk cargoes, predominantly scrap materials, and it has also established a ship recycling facility. Furthermore, there are several deep water lay-up berths for large vessels situated in the River Fal, near King Harry Ferry. These moorings can accommodate vessels up to 190 meters in length overall.
The Port of Truro has played a significant role in the prosperity of the city for many centuries. The production of tin in Cornwall experienced a dramatic increase from the early 13th Century onward. Historical records indicate that Phoenician traders, who brought cloth and other commodities to Cornwall while exporting tin ore, frequented the port of Truro. Similarly, the Romans occupied sites along the banks of the Fal and evidence suggests that they engaged in oyster dredging in the Fal Estuary. In the year 1200, King John granted the Mayor of Truro jurisdiction over the entire Truro River and Fal Estuary, which encompassed the entirety of Falmouth Harbour.Unfortunately, during the Civil War, the citizens of Truro supported the losing Parliamentary cause, resulting in a reduction of customs income due to new restrictions on the port's boundaries. Additionally, Charles II granted a new Customs House to Falmouth, further dividing the administration of the port and causing significant discontent in Truro. In 1703, during the reign of Queen Anne, a commission was established to accurately define the new boundary. This boundary was ultimately fixed in 1709, delineated by a line connecting Messack Point on the north side of the St Just inlet to Penarrow Point on the west bank below Mylor. These points, each marked by a granite pillar engraved with the date and TC (Truro Corporation), still indicate the current southern limits of the port.
By the 17th Century, the port had expanded its range of goods and became a major exporter of Cornwall's copper, accounting for nearly half of the region's exports. It also handled imports of timber, coal, and other commodities. In the 18th Century, tin smelting works were established in Newham, and from 1730 to 1850, Truro experienced a golden age of commerce and industry. During this period, up to sixty cargo ships utilized Newham as their home port. Interestingly, Lighterage Quay earned the nickname "Dynamite Quay" as it was used to load explosives from Nobel's factory in Perranporth onto ships, following transportation through the center of Truro.Passenger boats began operating between Truro and Falmouth in 1840, and in 1855, the first railway station was opened in Newham, further stimulating trade. Merchants could conveniently unload their goods at Newham and Malpas, situated along the riverbanks, and transport them throughout the country via train. The Newham Line served as a crucial link, carrying cargo three miles to the main railway line. However, Newham Station was ultimately closed in 1965 following the Beeching Report, and the freight line ceased operations entirely in 1971.This camera was installed and is maintained by the Environment Agency and can be viewed here. All content is available under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The River Fal lay-up moorings, located within the Port of Truro, have hosted numerous ships throughout the years and continue to do so to this day.
In addition to its recreational facilities, the port has a rich history of commercial activity. Presently, the primary focus of operations is at Lighterage Quay in Newham. This quay serves as a hub for handling general bulk cargoes, predominantly scrap materials, and it has also established a ship recycling facility. Furthermore, there are several deep water lay-up berths for large vessels situated in the River Fal, near King Harry Ferry. These moorings can accommodate vessels up to 190 meters in length overall.
The Port of Truro has played a significant role in the prosperity of the city for many centuries. The production of tin in Cornwall experienced a dramatic increase from the early 13th Century onward. Historical records indicate that Phoenician traders, who brought cloth and other commodities to Cornwall while exporting tin ore, frequented the port of Truro. Similarly, the Romans occupied sites along the banks of the Fal and evidence suggests that they engaged in oyster dredging in the Fal Estuary. In the year 1200, King John granted the Mayor of Truro jurisdiction over the entire Truro River and Fal Estuary, which encompassed the entirety of Falmouth Harbour.Unfortunately, during the Civil War, the citizens of Truro supported the losing Parliamentary cause, resulting in a reduction of customs income due to new restrictions on the port's boundaries. Additionally, Charles II granted a new Customs House to Falmouth, further dividing the administration of the port and causing significant discontent in Truro. In 1703, during the reign of Queen Anne, a commission was established to accurately define the new boundary. This boundary was ultimately fixed in 1709, delineated by a line connecting Messack Point on the north side of the St Just inlet to Penarrow Point on the west bank below Mylor. These points, each marked by a granite pillar engraved with the date and TC (Truro Corporation), still indicate the current southern limits of the port.
By the 17th Century, the port had expanded its range of goods and became a major exporter of Cornwall's copper, accounting for nearly half of the region's exports. It also handled imports of timber, coal, and other commodities. In the 18th Century, tin smelting works were established in Newham, and from 1730 to 1850, Truro experienced a golden age of commerce and industry. During this period, up to sixty cargo ships utilized Newham as their home port. Interestingly, Lighterage Quay earned the nickname "Dynamite Quay" as it was used to load explosives from Nobel's factory in Perranporth onto ships, following transportation through the center of Truro.Passenger boats began operating between Truro and Falmouth in 1840, and in 1855, the first railway station was opened in Newham, further stimulating trade. Merchants could conveniently unload their goods at Newham and Malpas, situated along the riverbanks, and transport them throughout the country via train. The Newham Line served as a crucial link, carrying cargo three miles to the main railway line. However, Newham Station was ultimately closed in 1965 following the Beeching Report, and the freight line ceased operations entirely in 1971.This camera was installed and is maintained by the Environment Agency and can be viewed here. All content is available under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The River Fal lay-up moorings, located within the Port of Truro, have hosted numerous ships throughout the years and continue to do so to this day.