Gribbin Head

The dramatic green headland of Gribbin Head on the Polperro Heritage Coast makes a rewarding walk from Fowey, since it offers some superb sea views. The beacon on Gribbin Head, Daymark Tower, was built in 1832 to help seafarers find the approaches to Fowey harbour. This craggy headland is best known for being close to the home of Daphne du Maurier, who lived at Menabilly House, for 24 years. A 17th century mansion overlooking the sea, once belonging to the Rashleigh family, du Maurier used the house as a model for ‘Manderley’ in one of her most popular novels Rebecca, ‘Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again’ is among the best known opening lines in the language. The house is not open to the public, but you can see where Rebecca met her watery end at Polridmouth Cove.

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