River bathing water
River Fowey at Lostwithiel: dogs, parking and water quality
Photograph to come River Fowey at Lostwithiel.50.407° N, 4.666° W
The essentials for the river bathing water at Lostwithiel in Cornwall: the council’s dog rules, the nearest council car parks and the Environment Agency’s water quality ratings, each linked to its source.
- Dogs
- Not on the council restriction listThe council’s rules in full
- Water quality
- Not yet classifiedEnvironment Agency rating
- Council parking
- None within 1.5 kmNearest: Par Beach, 6.9 km (4.3 miles) away
- Lifeguards
- Check the RNLI finderSeason mainly May to September, varies by beach (Cornwall Council)
- Nearest station
- Lostwithiel station50 m (0.0 miles) in a straight line · by train
- Nearest town
- Fowey8.5 km (5.3 miles) away
Dogs at Lostwithiel, River Fowey
The river bathing water at Lostwithiel is not on Cornwall Council’s dogs-on-beaches restriction list, which covers beaches (council page last updated 23 October 2026, checked by us on 1 November 2026). Cornwall’s other dog orders, such as picking up after your dog, apply here as everywhere, and the riverbank may have its own signs.
Parking near Lostwithiel, River Fowey
We found no Cornwall Council car park within 1.5 km of Lostwithiel, River Fowey. The nearest one in the council’s list is Par Beach (PL24 2AS), about 6.9 km (4.3 miles) away in a straight line.
Parking near many Cornish beaches is run by the National Trust, parish councils or private owners. We have not checked those yet, so they are not listed. Charges change, so we do not quote prices: each council page has current tariffs. All Cornwall Council car parks.
Water quality at Lostwithiel, River Fowey
Lostwithiel, River Fowey became a designated bathing water in 2026, so the Environment Agency has not yet published a classification for it. Classifications are based on several seasons of samples. The EA’s profile has the latest sample results.
The 2026 bathing season ran from 15 May 2026 to 30 September 2026, with 20 samples planned at Lostwithiel, River Fowey.
- Lostwithiel, River Fowey: no daily pollution risk forecasts are made here. The EA says a warning would still be issued if a pollution incident happened.
Streams and run-off at Lostwithiel, River Fowey (EA profile)
The catchment for this bathing water is relatively small. The bathing water is directly in the flow of the river Fowey which has several smaller tributaries join it upstream. The bathing water is also affected by tidal movement of water from the Fowey estuary. These watercourses receive runoff from roads, agricultural land and surrounding villages which have the potential to reduce bathing water quality. During or after periods of heavy rainfall, the impact from these sources is often increased.
Source: Environment Agency bathing water profile, Open Government Licence v3.0. See every Cornish bathing water rating.
About Lostwithiel, River Fowey
The Environment Agency describes the bathing water like this:
Lostwithiel bathing water is located on the river Fowey, a tributary of the Fowey estuary, Cornwall. It is a small section of river, approximately 61m wide. The town of Lostwithiel is located on the western shore with the village of Bridgend to the east.
Quoted from the Environment Agency bathing water profile, Open Government Licence v3.0. Designated as a bathing water in 2026.
Safety
This is a river bathing water, not a sea beach. We do not have lifeguard information for it. River levels and flows change after rain: the Environment Agency profile above explains how rainfall and run-off affect the water here. In an emergency, call 999. More in our safety guide.
Getting to Lostwithiel, River Fowey by train
The nearest National Rail station to the Environment Agency’s sampling point for Lostwithiel, River Fowey is Lostwithiel, about 50 m (0.0 miles) away in a straight line. That is close enough that some people walk, but check the route and terrain first. The three nearest stations:
| Station | Distance (straight line) |
|---|---|
| Lostwithiel station | 50 m (0.0 miles) |
| Bodmin Parkway station | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Luxulyan station | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) |
Straight-line distance, our own calculation from OpenStreetMap station locations (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL). It is not a walking or road route. Station links go to National Rail for times and facilities. See beaches near a railway station.
Where is Lostwithiel, River Fowey?
Nearby beaches
- Par Sands7.0 km (4.3 miles) away · Not on the council restriction list · water Good
- Polkerris7.8 km (4.9 miles) away · Not on the council restriction list · water Excellent
- Shorthorn Beach8.7 km (5.4 miles) away · Not on the council restriction list · water Excellent
- Readymoney Cove8.8 km (5.5 miles) away · No dogs 10am–6pm, 1 July – 31 August · water Good
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Quick answers
Are dogs allowed at Lostwithiel, River Fowey?
Lostwithiel, River Fowey is not on Cornwall Council’s dogs-on-beaches restriction list (checked 1 November 2026). Privately owned beaches can set their own rules, so check signs.
Is the water clean at Lostwithiel, River Fowey?
Lostwithiel, River Fowey was designated as a bathing water in 2026, so the Environment Agency has not yet classified it. During the bathing season (15 May 2026 to 30 September 2026 in 2026) it publishes sample results online.
Where can I park for Lostwithiel, River Fowey?
We found no Cornwall Council car park within 1.5 km. The nearest is Par Beach, about 6.9 km (4.3 miles) away. Other parking may be run by the National Trust or private owners.
What is the nearest railway station to Lostwithiel, River Fowey?
The nearest National Rail station is Lostwithiel, about 50 m (0.0 miles) away in a straight line (our calculation from OpenStreetMap data).
Sources and checks
- Cornwall Council: dogs on beaches – page last updated 23 October 2026, checked 1 November 2026
- Environment Agency: Lostwithiel, River Fowey bathing water profile – checked 1 November 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0
- Cornwall Council car park: Par Beach – page last updated 6 August 2026
- Cornwall Council: beach safety – page last updated 1 April 2026
- OpenStreetMap: railway station locations – ODbL; distances are our own calculation
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