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 miles31.4 km
- St. Austell 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Truro 23.8 miles38.4 km
- Newquay 23.5 miles37.8 km
- Saltash 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Bodmin 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Tavistock 22 miles35.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Pelynt Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Polperro Built-up area 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Carey Park Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Lanreath Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Lanteglos Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Duloe Parish 3.4 miles5.5 km
- St. Veep Parish 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Lerryn Built-up area 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Looe Built-up area 4 miles6.5 km
- Polruan Built-up area 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Liskeard South & Dobwalls Ward 4.3 miles7 km
- Boconnoc Parish 4.5 miles7.3 km
Example postcodes in Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos
PL13 2LX, PL23 1QJ, PL23 1NL, PL13 2QA, PL13 2LH, PL13 2HU, PL13 2FP, PL13 2PU, PL13 2AU … See all
Transport links
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 20.8 miles33.5 km
- Exeter International Airport 56.2 miles90.4 km
- Looe 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Sandplace Railway Station 4.2 miles6.7 km
Hotels in Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos Ad
- The Claremont Hotel-Adult Only
- The Gate Cornwall
- Talland Bay Hotel, Looe 4
- The Old Quay House Hotel
- The King 4
- Hannafore Point 3
- Portbyhan Hotel 3
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 miles3 km
- Polperro Harbor Harbour 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Lansallos Beach Beach 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Fowey Harbour Harbour 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Boconnoc Estate 5.4 miles8.8 km
- Eden Project Gardens 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Charlestown Harbour Harbour 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Pentewan Beach Beach 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Tregantle Beach Beach 11.9 miles19.1 km
- The Lost Gardens of Heligan Gardens 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Vault Beach Beach 13.7 miles22 km
- Antony Estate Estate 14.1 miles22.7 km