From the charged Readymoney car park, follow the official three-quarter-mile approach via the beach and steep woodland path. Castle admission is free; surfaces can be muddy.
About
St Catherine's Castle stands above the entrance to Fowey Harbour, one of a pair of small artillery forts built under Henry VIII in the 1530s. Later alterations during the Crimean War and the Second World War show how this commanding position continued to matter long after the Tudor guns had gone. The surviving stone defences are compact, but reviewers particularly enjoy the views across the water towards Polruan. Reaching the castle is part of the outing: the official three-quarter-mile walk from the car park via Readymoney Beach includes a steep woodland climb and can be muddy. Visitors recommend setting navigation to Readymoney car park rather than trying to drive to the castle. Public toilets are at the beach, and there are sheer, unguarded drops within the ruins, so keep children close and do not climb the walls. Dogs on leads are welcome.
Open in daylightFrom English Heritage's calendar
- Open any reasonable time in daylight
Opening times may change at short notice.
Open during reasonable daylight hours.
The approach includes a steep woodland climb and can be muddy. There are sheer unguarded drops within the ruins.
Dogs: Dogs on leads are welcome at the castle; beach dog restrictions are separate and were not verified.
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