The Black Tor Ferry, also known as the Padstow to Rock Ferry, is a passenger

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which crosses the tidal River Camel in north

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. The ferry carries pedestrians and cyclists only (not vehicles).

History

There has been a ferry at Black Rock Passage since 1337, the right originally belonging to the Duchy manor of

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. Today the ferry operates on demand, daily in the summer and Monday to Saturday in the winter, the service being operated by Padstow Harbour Commissioners.

Route

The ferry connects the town of Padstow on the west bank of the river to the village of

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on the east bank. The route of the long

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utilises the ferry.

References

External links

Ferry page at Padstow Harbour Commissioners website

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