The area sits on the south‑east coast of Cornwall around the western side of Looe and includes the villages of Pelynt, Lansallos and Lanteglos. Dramatic cliffs, secluded coves and the River Looe estuary meet rolling farmland; the South West Coast Path threads the coast and the local economy is a mix of tourism, small‑scale fishing and agriculture, with many people working in hospitality, holiday lets or commuting to nearby towns.
There’s a strong sense of local identity formed by medieval churches, fishing heritage and long‑running smuggling tales; stone cottages, village halls and traditional pubs remain focal points for community life. The area attracts walkers and coastal visitors, runs village fetes and conservation projects, and faces familiar rural issues such as seasonal employment and an ageing population alongside efforts to sustain vibrant village communities.
Postcode districts covering Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos
Most populated places nearby
- Plymouth 19.5 miles
- St. Austell 10.4 miles
- Truro 23.8 miles
- Newquay 23.5 miles
- Saltash 14.6 miles
- Bodmin 11.1 miles
- Tavistock 22 miles
Neighbouring places
- Pelynt Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Polperro Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Carey Park Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Lanreath Parish 2.8 miles
- Lanteglos Parish 3.1 miles
- Duloe Parish 3.4 miles
- St. Veep Parish 3.5 miles
- Lerryn Built-up area 3.9 miles
- Looe Built-up area 4 miles
- Polruan Built-up area 4.3 miles
- Liskeard South & Dobwalls Ward 4.3 miles
- Boconnoc Parish 4.5 miles
Example postcodes in Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos
PL13 2LB, PL13 2EF, PL13 2SG, PL13 2RD, PL13 2EB, PL13 2LJ, PL13 2SD, PL13 2JJ, PL13 2EN … See all
Transport links
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 20.8 miles
- Exeter International Airport 56.2 miles
- Looe 3.9 miles
- Sandplace Railway Station 4.2 miles
Hotels in Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos Ad
- Safe Harbour Inn 3
- Havener's
- The Old Quay House Hotel
- The Hannafore Point Hotel 3
- Portbyhan Hotel 3
- Penryn House Hotel
- The Gate Cornwall
- Killigarth Manor Holiday Park
- The Galleon Inn 4
- The Lugger Inn
Schools in Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos
- Pelynt Primary Academy Primary
- Polperro Primary Academy Primary
- Polruan Primary Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Polperro Harbour Heritage Museum Museum 1.9 miles
- Polperro Harbor Harbour 1.9 miles
- Lansallos Beach Beach 2.1 miles
- Fowey Harbour Harbour 4.2 miles
- Boconnoc Estate 5.4 miles
- Eden Project Gardens 8.9 miles
- Charlestown Harbour Harbour 9.5 miles
- Pentewan Beach Beach 11.6 miles
- Tregantle Beach Beach 11.9 miles
- The Lost Gardens of Heligan Gardens 12.7 miles
- Vault Beach Beach 13.7 miles
- Antony Estate Estate 14.1 miles