Carrick Roads is the estuary of the River Fal on the south coast of Cornwall in England. It joins the English Channel at its southern end near Falmouth.
Carrick Roads, estuary of the River Fal. Viewed from Trelissick
King Harry Ferry between Trelissick and Roseland
Carrick Roads near Trelissick
An aerial view showing Carrick Roads, Truro and Falmouth
The River Fal flows through Cornwall, rising at Pentevale on Goss Moor and reaching the English Channel at Falmouth. On or near the banks of the Fal are the castles of Pendennis and St Mawes as well as Trelissick Garden. The River Fal separates the Roseland peninsula from the rest of Cornwall. Like most of its kind on the south coast of Cornwall and Devon, the Fal estuary is a classic ria, or drowned river valley. The Fal estuary from Tregony to the Truro River was originally called Hafaraell.
Flushing, from Fish Strand Quay, Falmouth, with rainbow
The River Fal at Devoran
River Fal and cathedral at Truro