Port Navas Creek facts for kids
Port Navas Creek, also called Porthnavas Creek, is a beautiful waterway in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. Its Cornish name is Pol Chi Elow, which means 'creek of the house of elm trees'. This creek is one of seven that branch off the famous Helford River.
Port Navas Creek divides into three main parts. On the western side, you'll find the charming village of Porth Navas. In the middle, there's Trenarth Bridge, and the eastern part is close to Budock Veane. The creek is especially famous for its special areas where delicious oysters grow.
The main part of Port Navas Creek stretches for just over 1 kilometer (about 0.6 miles). A branch leading to Porth Navas village is found about halfway along its length.
This creek is located within a very special area called the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). This means it's a protected place, just like a National Park, because of its amazing natural beauty. Nearly one-third of Cornwall has this important AONB status.
A fun place on the creek is the Helford River Children's Sailing Trust. This organization helps young people learn how to sail and enjoy the water.
A Look at History
One important spot in Port Navas is the Port Navas Quay. A quay is a platform built next to water for loading and unloading boats. This quay is a 'grade II listed site', which means it's a historic building or structure that is protected because it's important to the country's heritage.
Over time, the quay has become a bit worn down. Because of this, a group of people has started a campaign to protect and fix it. They also work to help the wider Helford River area recover from any damage to its environment.
At the very end of the creek, there used to be a mine called Wheal Anna Maria. This mine dug for valuable metals like copper, lead, and silver. There were even small amounts of gold found there! The mine started operating in 1833, but by 1882, it was no longer in use.
