Excursions
Polperro
The neighbouring picturesque fishing village is just 5 miles away. You can reach it by boat which you book on the quayside outside the Sail loft or by bus from the bus stop beside Looe bridge also by. car or walk the stunning coastal path that passes Talland Bay where you can take lunch or a cream tea.
The coast path to Talland and Polperro
Rame Peninsula
Some of the very best beaches in Cornwall are located on the Rame Peninsula. From Looe its just a few miles to the Rame coast road. Whitsands and Freathy beaches offer miles of white sand and best of all they face west to get the last rays of the setting sun all year.
Looking over Whitsands & Freathy beaches from Rame
The Eden Project
The stunning biomes of The Eden Project are around 30 minutes drive from Looe. It's also accessible by train and bus. A great day out for everyone. At The Eden Project one can follow the waterfall through the Tropical biome, stop for a spot of lunch in the restaurant, wander through the Mediterranean biome, take a leisurely stroll through the extensive grounds and ice skate during the winter months. For more information visit www.edenproject.com.
The National Maritime Museum a nautical treat not to be missed at Discovery Bay Falmouth. www.nmmc.co.uk
The Lost Gardens of Heligan , These spectacular gardens near Mevagissey fell into neglect after the first World War and were rediscovered & restored by Tim Smit prior to his work on the Eden project. www.heligan.com
Morwellham Quay an award-winning, evocative museum and visitor centre based around the historic port and mine workings on the River Tamar. www.morwellham-quay.co.uk
The Minack Theatre , Cornwall ’s cliff side theatre under the stars. www.minack.com
Dobwalls Adventure Park – steam train, nature adventure, soft play and outdoor adventure. www.dobwalls.com
The Legendary Lands End – Make a day of it at Land’s End , a place of stunning scenery and fabled views with 6 superb attractions bringing you tales of heroism, skulduggery and adventure. www.landsend-landmark.co.uk
Cornwall’s Crealy Adventure Park , all the fun of a theme park set in the magnificent Cornish countryside. www.crealy.co.uk
Camel Trail – Hire bikes and cycle from Bodmin to Padstow, enjoy fish and chips at one of Rick Stein’s outlets. www.westcountryviews.co.uk/misc/camel/camel.htm
The Cheesewring and Hurlers on Bodmin moor
A few miles inland from Looe you can discover the wild beauty of Bodmin Moor. Vantage points such as The Cheesering and the Hurlers standing stones, both with breathtaking views, are easily accessible for you to enjoy. If a walk by the river is called for then near by Golitha Falls is a stunning location.
Lanhydrock House – Magnificent late Victorian country house with extensive servants' quarters, gardens and wooded estate. www.nationaltrust.org.uk
