CORNWALL is famous the world over for its seaside communities, and Looe shows why in a perfect microcosm.


It is still a working fishing port, its trawlermen defying the changes of the 21st century and the difficulties of economic and environmental politics to wrest a living from the sea as people have done for hundreds of years.


This means, of course, that Looe is one of the best places in Cornwall to eat fresh seafood: cafes and restaurants offer fantastic choice.


Looe also offers its own modern take on another famous Cornish tradition – the seaside holiday.


The town and its surrounding area are geared to the visitor for accommodation, beack kit, picnic ingredients and those seaside staples, fish and chips or a cream tea – or even fish and chips and a cream team.


There are modern traditions too – Looe is now famous as one of the country's must-go-to locations for a New Year's Eve party, its atmospheric streets thronged with revellers in fancy dress.


And come the end of summer, top international stars play the Looe


Music Festival, based around the beach and a weekend of festival fun.


Fishing trips are one of the attractions for many visitors to Looe. The town is a mecca for shark fishing, and is HQ to the Shark Angling Club of Great Britain.


Cliff walks are another favourite, with the scenic route from Talland Bay to the beautiful fishing village of Polperro a special recommendation.


Just off the port is the beautiful Looe Island, now owned by Cornwall Wildlife Trust and administered as a haven: it's open on selected occasions through the year, and on a particularly low tide it's even possible to walk there.


On the cliffs overlooking Looe you'll find the Woolly Monkey Sanctuary, where you can see rescue and conservation work in action for a growing family of threatened primates.


Looe was first granted a royal charter as long ago as the 12th century; it has long been a town of two halves, East and West, divided by its bridge. For more than 800 years, those two halves have been united in offering a welcome to visitors.


Looe River


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Travel the scenic route on the Looe Valley Line


The beautiful Looe Valley Line links the historic market town of Liskeard with the attractive fishing port of Looe.


The line travels along the East Looe River, starting through the heavily wooded valley until it opens out as the river nears the sea and the train approaches Looe.


The line is especially scenic for the two miles between Sandplace and Looe which offer particularly lovely views of the estuary, great for birdwatchers especially at low tide.


Once in Looe itself the station is an easy 5 minute walk into the town which is bustling with shops and restaurants, has safe beaches and a variety of boat trips around the coastline.


For more information on the Looe Valley Line or any of the other Great Scenic Railways visit www.greatscenicrailways.com. facebook@greatscenicrailways


Visit Looe by train on the scenic Looe Valley Line


Trains run six days a week all year, with Sunday Trains from Easter to October


Times and fares available from Liskeard station, www.gwr.com or call 08457 48 49 50


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