 - Looe consists of two
resorts, East and West Looe joined by an eight arched Victorian
bridge across the River Looe.
- The towns of East and West Looe have been linked by a
bridge since 1411 but were not united until 1883. West Looe is built
around the church of St. Nicholas, erected some time before 1336.
The tower has a campanile belfry, and in the early 19th century
contained a "Scolds Cage" in which nagging women were
placed. The Jolly Sailor Inn dates back to the 16th century.
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- St. Marys Church in East Looe has a 13th century
tower that used to be white washed . It is a land mark for sailors.
The old Guildhall in East Looe was built in the late 16th century.
Today it houses a museum which contains old punch bowls, documents,
pillory, stocks and other items of local history. Looe island about
half a mile off shore has the ruins of an medieval old
monastery.
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- Looe is famous for shark and deep sea fishing, and
entertains thousands of holiday makers every year with it's wonderful beaches, and
hospitality.
- Beaches Hannafore, West Looe
Shingle and rocky shore with view of Looe Island. Parking possible
on road, easy access. Cafes, toilets, activities, nearby.
Beaches East Looe and Plaidy
Sandy beaches with all facilities nearby. Car parking either at
small quayside park or 15 minute walk from the main car park in West
Looe. Easy access. All year dog ban on East Looe beach. Dogs allowed
on Plaidy.
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- Beaches
Millendreath
A sheltered sand and shingle beach with rock pools. All facilities
nearby, including boat hire and watersports. Car park, toilets, cafe
and pub. Easy access. No dogs.
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- Duloe, between the East and West Looe
rivers and can be reached on foot from Looe along pretty
woodland paths and lanes is, it has its own stone circle of
six eight foot high granite stones.
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- Lanreath is a small village close
to Looe and just past Pelynt, Folk an d Farm Museum which has
hundreds of vintage exhibits showing the history of farming.
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- Morval another village on the way
to Looe, it is set in a valley and indeed the word Morval means ‘sea
valley’. There are two pubs and a 6th century church of St Wenna.
Nearby is the ancient Morval House, once a Roundhead stronghold
where Cromwellian troops were stationed.
Close to Morval is Looe golf club, designed by Harry Bardon and high
above sea level.
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- Local towns and
villages to visit
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- Bodinnick
- Callington
- Forder
- Fowey
- Liskeard
- Lostwithiel
- Polperro
- Polruan
- Saltash
- St.Germans
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- Angling
- Looe is the centre for shark fishing, and fully
equipped boats can be hired. There is good fishing on the Fowey
Estuary.
- Sailing
- There is good sailing to be had at Looe, Polperro
and Fowey. Fowey and Polperro have regattas in Aug, Polperro in
mid-July.
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- Attractions
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