Looe is a compact, picturesque fishing town on the south coast of Cornwall in England, split into East and West by the steep-sided valley of the River Looe. The harbour sits in a narrow inlet with a working fleet of fishing vessels and a busy quay; beyond it the town’s lanes tumble up the hill, lined with old cottages, independent shops and seafood restaurants. Just offshore is Looe Island, a small tidal isle that adds a dramatic focal point and is noted for wildlife and coastal views.
Historically a medieval port with smuggling tales and a long fishing tradition, Looe now balances that heritage with a strong tourist economy: sandy beaches, boat trips, coastal walks and seasonal events draw visitors, while locals retain a close-knit community feel that swells in summer. The town is also the terminus of a scenic branch railway, which helps keep it linked to the wider county and invites day-trippers looking for a quieter Cornish experience.
Postcode districts covering Looe
Most populated places nearby
- Plymouth 15.5 miles25 km
- St. Austell 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Saltash 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Bodmin 14.2 miles22.8 km
- Tavistock 18.8 miles30.3 km
- Ivybridge 23.5 miles37.8 km
Neighbouring places
- St. Martin-by-Looe Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Carey Park Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Morval Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Duloe Parish 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Pelynt Built-up area 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Looe East & Deviock Ward 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Polperro Built-up area 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Downderry Built-up area 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos Ward 4 miles6.5 km
- St. Keyne and Trewidland Parish 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Deviock Parish 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Liskeard South & Dobwalls Ward 4.9 miles7.9 km
Example postcodes in Looe
PL13 1BA, PL13 1AQ, PL13 1ET, PL13 2AD, PL13 1LE, PL13 1FG, PL13 1HY, PL13 1NS, PL13 1BJ … See all
Transport links
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 24.6 miles39.6 km
- Exeter International Airport 52.5 miles84.6 km
- Looe 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Sandplace Railway Station 2.2 miles3.6 km
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Schools in Looe
- Looe Community Academy Secondary
- Looe Primary Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Polperro Harbor Harbour 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Polperro Harbour Heritage Museum Museum 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Lansallos Beach Beach 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Tregantle Beach Beach 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Fowey Harbour Harbour 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Boconnoc Estate 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Antony Estate Estate 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Mount Edgcumbe Estate 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Eden Project Gardens 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Home Park Stadium 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Charlestown Harbour Harbour 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Sensory Garden Gardens 13.6 miles21.9 km