The parade will start at 5pm and take around 120 minutes. the last car leaving the field will be around 5.45pm. All vehicles should be clear by 7.00 pm Over 400 vehicles joined the parade in 2025 which lasted for 2 hours
* alternate route, at the generosity and as a guest of IMERYS, through the Pinnock Tunnel *
All donations made go towards covering the cost of this car show and the Fowey regatta week.
All drivers must hold a full driving licence, must be aware of spectators and pedestrians. Participation in the Parade and Tunnel run is at the car owners own risk.
In order to keep a free running parade and ensure safety for those attending and by standers, please obey the instructions from our stewards
IF IN DOUBT STOP!!!!
Your vehicle
Should be less than 2.1m wide and 6.2m long
Must be an appropriately insured taxed, have a current MOT and be roadworthy. The parade can be slow moving where some cars may overheat or breakdown
All rules and laws of the road apply
Please obey instructions from the stewards
Drive at a steady pace with NO sprinting throughout the whole parade
The tunnel is cleaned for our use, but you may still find that your car is likely to be subject to China clay spray. There will be dripping water as the tunnel is carved in the rock. We recommend you clean the body and underneath the following day.
Sorry the Pinnock tunnel is not suitable for Motor Bikes and Scooters
Pinnock tunnel run video 2024 above
FOR THE TUNNEL
You will be guests at the kind permission of IMERYS please make sure you drive with respect so as not to jeopardise this tunnel run for future years.
* Please pay attention to Stewards
* NO sprinting
* Obey 10mph speed limit
* Keep your distance from the car in front
* Ensure your car is unlikely to break down or overheat
* Check your insurance *
Sorry No two wheel vehicles as the stone road can be slippery
Be aware there is video surveillance
ROUTE MAP & GUIDE
ROUTE—See map below
Once vehicles reach Caffa Mill the parade is complete and you will then have the choice of:-
* Turning right through gates onto the IMERYS private road as their guest and driving through the Pinnock Tunnel to Polmear around 5k in total(PL24 2AR). exit here. Huge thanks to IMERYS. This road will be marshalled for safety.
* or proceed up Passage Lane to end at Four Turnings roundabout. (PL23 1JU) exit here
For your information
At Four Turnings roundabout you can, turn :-
LEFT…. Return to Fowey
STRAIGHT ON….Par , St Austell and West
RIGHT….Lostwithiel, Bodmin and East
