We are confident that whatever your age or the size of your party, you will find that a holiday in Looe provides just the sort of break that you are looking for. We have included a few ideas below to help you plan ahead.

Walks and Wildlife Around Looe

Looe is located in an area rich with wildlife and areas of natural beauty. Aside from a countryside crisscrossed with leafy lanes and footpaths, the town itself has access in both directions to the South West Coast Path. The Coast path runs around the full length of Cornwall’s coastline and any stretch of the path is guaranteed to provide stunning views and opportunities to view local wildlife. The coastline of Cornwall is popular with ornithologists and artists for that very reason.

Taking to the high seas offers further opportunities to enjoy the natural beauty of the area and to see the rich wildlife of the area. Boat trips can be arranged to several locations from the harbour and include the opportunity to travel around Looe Island in a glass bottomed boat.

If you are new to the area and unsure where to begin, why not make use of local knowledge? Pixie Tours offer guided walks and tours to suit your interests and needs. As well as taking you to and from the start point for your walk, you will have the benefit of a guide who knows the area well to point out points of interest.

Opting for a self catering holiday in Looe gives you the flexibility to be adventurous in your exploration and to return at a time convenient to you so that you miss none of what the local area has to offer.

Adventure and Fun

Looe is located in an area of Cornwall which caters for those wanting to try their hand at something new! The area has facilities for boat and kayak hire, pony trekking and cycle hire to name but a few. A holiday in Looe can combine relaxation in the evening with the satisfaction of having spent the day in the fresh air trying out something new.

Providers of this type of service can be found at www.activecornwall.co.uk and through www.connexions.co.uk in the leisure and activity section.

Local enquiries and recommendations are a good way to locate quality services of this kind, such as pony trekking. As with all Cornish holiday destinations you will find local people in Looe only too happy to assist you to find what you are looking for.

For further information, why not visit Looe’s town website at www.looe.org ?

Beach Life

For many holidaymakers, a holiday just wouldn’t be complete without spending some time on a beach. Cornwall’s beaches are among the best around with cleanliness a priority and lifeguards a feature of many larger beaches. Looe is conveniently situated to explore beaches on the north and south coasts, enabling visitors to find a beach that suits their needs (surf or high quality “building” sand). Looe itself has two sandy beaches, the largest of which is in East Looe. This is very popular with families on holiday in the area.

Attractions

The world famous Eden Project is within easy distance of Looe. This pioneering project with its famous “biomes” has regularly changing exhibitions and events so it is well worth checking what’s happening at Eden during your stay.

Tintagel is a magical place claiming links with the Arthurian legends. The castle ruins, perched on the cliffs overlooking a small bay and “Merlin’s Cave” certainly evoke the spirit and atmosphere of those times. Tintagel itself has embraced the ties with Arthur and contains many shops dedicated to all things medieval and Arthurian.

Dobwalls Adventure Park is a popular family attraction with rides and attractions to please the whole family. No great distance from Looe, Dobwalls offers a great value family day out.

The Moors

Looe is conveniently placed for the exploration of both Bodmin Moor and Dartmoor. In both cases, care should be taken with regard to the weather as it can change rapidly, but exploration of these wild, rugged landscapes is rewarding as they have an atmosphere all of their own which you will not find elsewhere.

Bodmin Moor is slightly less remote and exploration of the moor need not take you too far from civilisation and the hospitality of a pub. The famous Jamaica Inn is located conveniently close to the A30 and is a good base from which to discover ancient standing stones such as “The Hurlers” at Minnion and the spectacular Golitha Falls.

The above is just a taster of some of the ways in which you can spend your time during your holiday in Looe. We are confident that, whatever you do, your time with us will be memorable and enjoyable.

 

 

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