Looe
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Looe can be found in South Cornwall at the mouth of the River Looe leading down to a picturesque sandy bay surrounded by cliffs and rolling hillside. The protected sandy bay is ideal for swimming off the beach, making a Looe a popular seaside destination.
Winding through the centre, the river divides Looe into West Looe, which is quieter with a peaceful charm and views of Looe Island, as East Looe where the main shopping centre, beach and restaurants can be found. Many picture postcard views can be enjoyed in and around the centre of Looe where a bridge joins East and West, and where local fisherman land their catch.
Looe and the sea
The focal point for Looe is the harbour quay in east Looe. Today the fishing activity has been reduced, though there is still plenty to catch the attention of visitors. Holiday makers can enjoy a day trip to Fowey along the coast, while an intermittent ferry service to Looe Island is also available in the summer.
Looe shops
East Looe is home to a wide range of shops in its bustling streets close to the quay and seafront. Specialities include locally baked Cornish pasties and crafts.
Getting to Looe
Despite it’s picture postcard location, Looe is only a few miles along the coast from Plymouth and the A38 which provides fast access into South Cornwall. For those wanting for a car free holiday in Looe, the Looe Valley Railway is a picturesque journey following the Looe River from Liskeard into Looe centre.
