Looe is a small coastal town and civil parish on the southern coast of Cornwall, England, straddling the tidal channel of the River Looe and divided into East Looe and West Looe joined by an old bridge. The compact harbour, narrow winding streets and an offshore islet, Looe Island, give it a distinctly maritime character; a working fishing fleet still lands fresh fish alongside boats offering pleasure trips and wildlife cruises.
Historically a medieval port with a reputation for smuggling, the town grew further after the arrival of the railway in the 19th century and now depends heavily on tourism alongside its fishing economy. Locally there’s a strong community feel with seasonal events such as the regatta, a lively arts and café scene, and the familiar tensions between year‑round residents and the influx of holidaymakers and second‑home owners.
Postcode districts covering Looe
Most populated places nearby
- Plymouth 15.8 miles
- St. Austell 14.2 miles
- Saltash 11 miles
- Bodmin 14.1 miles
- Tavistock 19.1 miles
- Ivybridge 23.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Looe Built-up area 0.3 miles
- St. Martin-by-Looe Parish 2.1 miles
- Carey Park Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Duloe Parish 3.2 miles
- Polperro Built-up area 3.2 miles
- Pelynt Built-up area 3.2 miles
- Morval Parish 3.3 miles
- Looe East & Deviock Ward 3.7 miles
- Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos Ward 3.8 miles
- Downderry Built-up area 3.8 miles
- St. Keyne and Trewidland Parish 4.3 miles
- Deviock Parish 4.6 miles
Example postcodes in Looe
PL13 1FG, PL13 2HF, PL13 2SG, PL13 1JR, PL13 1JW, PL13 1NN, PL13 1AH, PL13 1EE, PL13 2QP … See all
Transport links
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 24.4 miles
- Exeter International Airport 52.8 miles
- Looe 0.4 miles
- Sandplace Railway Station 2.3 miles
Hotels in Looe Ad
Schools in Looe
- Looe Community Academy Secondary
- Looe Primary Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Polperro Harbor Harbour 3 miles
- Polperro Harbour Heritage Museum Museum 3.1 miles
- Lansallos Beach Beach 5.5 miles
- Fowey Harbour Harbour 7.9 miles
- Tregantle Beach Beach 8.1 miles
- Boconnoc Estate 8.2 miles
- Antony Estate Estate 10.4 miles
- Mount Edgcumbe Estate 12.1 miles
- Eden Project Gardens 12.7 miles
- Charlestown Harbour Harbour 13.3 miles
- Home Park Stadium 13.7 miles
- Sensory Garden Gardens 13.9 miles