Looe lights at high tide Enchanting Looe


Looe is a lovely place to visit – and is very popular with tourists. During the peak holiday season, the narrow streets are full of people enjoying all the town has to offer.


Looe is made up of East Looe and West Looe, the two friendly rivals being separated by the large tidal Looe River.


When making your visit, look out for the passenger ferry which operates across the river. The town’s main car park is at the Millpool, itself a very scenic spot, being beside the river and looking across to woodland.


Most visitors arriving by car will make their way from the Millpool towards the town and beaches.


There are shops and amusements to visit before you come to the fine Victorian seven-span bridge over the river.


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Pause for a moment to enjoy the contrasting views to the north and south of the bridge. To the north is the countryside while to the south is the bustling fishing port and the seaside.


The railway station is near the bridge, should you be visiting by train along the scenic Looe Valley line which joins the main line at Liskeard.


East Looe is home to the fish market. Auctions of newly-landed fish take place before they are dispatched to various parts of the country. Colourful vessels tie up alongside the harbour wall, so you can take a good look at them as you stroll towards the beach.


You may even want to try to catch something yourself, with crabbing being a popular pastime on the harbour wall. Boat trips run from the harbour for sightseers – there’s a wonderful coastline around here – and for anglers.


The main beach in Looe is sandy and ideal for families. There are rock pools to explore and there’s the Banjo Pier to walk along on one side of the beach.


When you’re on the beach it’s hard to imagine that around 100 years ago the local people would lay their washing out there to dry in the sun!


The town centre, just behind the beach, is bustling with numerous shops, pubs, cafes, restaurants, hotels and other attractions. Cross to West Looe for more shops and facilities for tourists, and the pleasant seafront at Hannafore with its views towards Looe Island.


Looe stages several special events during the year for tourists and residents alike.


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Cormorants settle in Looe Harbour. Picture courtesy of R. Lawrence.


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