Looe Club Site Explore Cornwall
Places to see and things to do in the local area Make the most of your time
Callington 04 St. Cleer 03 Bodmin St. Mellion 10 Dobwalls 06 Lanivet Blunts Braddock Landulph Landrake Herodsfoot Saltash Bugle Lanreath Plymouth 08 02 St. Blazey 07 Seaton 05 09 01 Millbrook St. Austell Fowey Polperro
Visit Don’t forget to check your Great Saving Guide for all the 1 Hannafore Point latest offers on attractions throughout the UK. Great Savings Get up close and personal with Guide Mussels, Crabs, Blennies and camc.com/greatsavingsguide Starfish on the stunning shoreline. 5 Looe Boat Trips 2 Wild Futures Monkey Sanctuary See Looe Island from a different perspective with scenic river See the monkeys and enjoy tours, glass bottom boat trips and gardens, the activity room, fishing excursions. workshops, gift shop and café. 6 The Looe Valley Railway Carnglaze Caverns 3 Travel through scenic wooded Learn about mining, visit the valleys, wildlife and glorious underground lake, enjoy the estuary views. Enrich your visit Terrace Garden, walk through with walking and birdwatching, or Quarry Wood and picnic in the a visit to one or two of the eleven Walled Garden. pubs which are near the line. 4 National Trust Cotehele Explore Cotehele’s 1300 acre estate with views of the river, surrounding countryside and quay.
Carnglaze Caverns Cycle
8 National Cycle Network The nearest route is 2, Llanhydrock to Eden.
Local Events
Looe Raft Race June Looe Carnival Week August Morval Steam Rally Cornwall Coast Path August Bank Holiday weekend Plymouth World Firework Championships Walk August Looe Live Music Festival 7 The Cornwall Coast Path September The Cornwall Coastal Path runs right around the peninsula going Spring Flower Show west, and across the border into April Devon travelling east.
Explore Polperro
9 Polperro This unspoilt fishing village has spectacular natural beauty and a very interesting history of smuggling. Visit its unique tidal pool, quirky shops, small sandy beach and tiny, beautiful harbour. 10 Bodmin One of Cornwall’s oldest and most historic towns, Bodmin is home to a wealth of fascinating attractions, including the eerie jail and ancient 15th-century church. Visitor’s top tips
Lanhydrock House
Introduce the children to crabbing at There are lots of lovely seasonal events Looe Harbour – fun for all the family! in the area, and a wonderful Craft Market every other month. Treddinick Farm Shop is only 2 miles away with fresh fruit, vegetables and Definitely take the Looe Island Guided cider. The Puerly Cornish Shop & Deli Walk, it’s fantastic! (must pre-book) and Quayside Fresh are also great. The St Austell Brewery Experience was The Eden Project and Lost Gardens of really enjoyable, and we also loved the Heligan are a must . Also, in October, cider shop near to site. the Eden Project holds a fantastic beer Our favourite dog-friendly beaches were festival. Hannafore, Seaton and Talland Bay. The coastal path from Looe to Talland Visit the Charlestown Shipwreck & Bay and then on to Polperro is a great Heritage Centre, showcasing lots of walk. You can return by bus or boat. interesting maritime exhibits. We had the best fish & chips from The The National Trust’s Lanhydrock House Coddy Shack. is spectacular, well-worth a visit.
Close by
Supermarkets Petrol Station Tourist Information Co-op 1.8 miles, Londis 2.1 BP 1.6 miles, Polperro Park In Looe. miles, Morrisons and Aldi in Service Station 4.4 miles. Public transport Liskeard, 6 miles. Cashpoint There is a bus stop outside Swimming pool BP 1.6 miles, Lloyds 1.9 the site that goes to Looe, Heated open-air swimming miles. Polperro and Plymouth. pool on site (end May-Sep) There is a train service from Looe to Liskeard.
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