With its wide sandy beach, ‘banjo’ pier, harbour & island, the twin-towns of East & West Looe has been a favourite with visitors to Cornwall for centuries. Its smaller neighbour, Polperro, an historic fishing village with white-washed cottages & narrow streets leading down to the picturesque harbour – is a quintessential Cornish gem.

Mar 1, 2025 · What's On & Events - the guide to what's going on in Looe, Polperro & SE Cornwall

Find out what each location has to offer, the wild beauty, activities you can enjoy including surfing, fishing and rock-pooling, and how to stay safe if you’re planning a day out on the beach. The ancient and unspoilt fishing harbour of Polperro is nestled within a steep-sided valley.

Discover the fascinating history of this area, and a biblical connection, on this moderate coastal walk from Polperro to Looe, Cornwall.

We have teamed up with Welcome to Looe and Polperro where you can explore Fish & Chips, Michelin Dining, bucket, spades and independent stores. You can also navigate a place to stay, whether this is a boutique hotel or campsite!

Join local skipper Phil for trips around Looe Island and the bay, or along the coast to picturesque Polperro with time ashore. Join us for a leisurely short boat ride to Looe’s very own Island.

May 27, 2022 · Difficulty: The walk between Looe and Polperro is mostly easy with a few short but challenging hills. Terrain: Grass, dirt trail, rocks, slates of rock. Time of year: I walked from Look to Polperro in spring. Amenities: Everything in Looe and Polperro, and numerous viewpoint benches along the walk. A cafe at Talland Bay.

Mar 20, 2015 · taking some breathtaking photography, one of the best things you can do in Looe is to walk along the coastal side from Looe to Polperro. However this route is around 8.8km long and mid of the route you may return or take a bus.

May 11, 2016 · A weekend day trip to Looe and Polperro, Cornwall. Looe and Polperro are two quaint towns on the coast of Cornwall, not far from the city of Plymouth.

Looe is noted for its shark fishing, but you may prefer simply walking the narrow, crooked medieval streets of East Looe, with its old harbor and 17th-century guildhall. Exploring what to see and do in Looe and Polperro can be overwhelming, but Frommer's has the definitive guide on the internet for things to do.