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LooePopular golden sandy beach in East Looe. |
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PolperroSmall beach by harbour at low tide only. |
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HannaforeLocated round the headland from West Looe. Small areas of shingle/sand. Excellent for exploring the vast rock pools at low tide. Cafe. |
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MillendreathLocated about a mile east of Looe (about 2miles drive). Quieter location with grey sand/shingle. |
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Plaidy BeachSmall beach between Looe and Millendreath. A pleasant cliff walk from Looe heading East. No facilities. |
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SeatonLarge sandy/pebbly beach about 5 miles east of Looe. Pub. |
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Whitsand BayEnormous 3 mile long sandy beach but limited steep access. Bathing can be dangerous due to rip currents. Flat beach which is mostly covered at high tide. No facilities. |
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Talland BayPebbly beach between Looe and Polperro. Lovelly to walk to beyond Hannafore. Two cafes. |
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Readymoney Cove, FoweySmall sandy beach near Fowey. Toilets. |
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Places of Interest |
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PoperroHistoric fishing village 5 miles away. Can walk to via a wonderful cliff path via Talland and take bus back (check times) |
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Fowey -pronounced 'Foy'Town set on the banks of the Fowey river. Park in Polruan and take the passenger ferry to avoid queues on car ferry and parking in Fowey or longer drive round. |
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LlerynPeaceful village with river walks and stepping stones. |
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LostwithielHistoric town famous for its antique shops. |
National Trust Properties: linkLanhydrock: magnificent late Victorian Country House with large gardens.Antony: 18thC mansion in parkland and gardens. Also next to private woodland garden.Cotehele: Medieval house with grounds leading to a quay. Also working watermill. |
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Eden Project: linkThe living theatre of plants and people |
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Restormel CastleMedievel castle near Lostwithiel |
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Bodmin Moor:Colliford Lake Park - adventure parkYarg cheese farm - see how local cheese is madeJamaica Inn - overdeveloped but nice in the original part of pubMinions - visit for The Hurlers Stone Circle and The Cheesewring on Stowes Hill - Massive stacked boulders |
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Carnglaze Slate Caverns |
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Looe Valley Line to Liskeard |
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Special interest for Children |
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Dobwalls adventure parkChildrens adventure park and live steam railway |
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Land of Legendmodel village and railway, Polperro |
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Porfell Animal Landnear Lanreath |
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Tamar Vally Donkey ParkGunnislake |
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Monkey Sanctuarynear Looe |
The Aquarium, Plymouth link |
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Crealy adventure parkChildrens adventure park |