Time off in Looe

[Maggot]

Am gonna be staying in Looe (Cornwall) for a bit of a break and was wondering what things are of interest in the area?

 

[Ground Elder]

Heligan
Monkey Sanctuary
Whitsand Bay

I'll probably think of some more in a bit.

Don't like Looe much myself, but I can't remember why

 

[Ground Elder]

Here are some local places to visit & things to do etc...
Please remember to tell them you found them on looe.com...

 

[boskysquelch]

Kilmanorth Woods are teh nice...if you are into that sort of thang.

*over the bridge...THE car park on left...walk thru and you are into them.

Oh and Talland Beach is lush,,agin IF you are into that kind, of beach,,...it is to be found next cove West of Looe...strong legs strolling distance.

And if you going to do Whitsand you may aswell put in some effort fer Rame Head...lickle church...heart rendering churchyard...and the walk out along the coast is nicely.

 

[The Groke]

Am gonna be staying in Looe (Cornwall) for a bit of a break and was wondering what things are of interest in the area?

Did you choose to go there just so you could post this particular thread title?

 

[fractionMan]

I used to go boat fishing off looe. You can land masses of fish.

 

[boskysquelch]

I used to go boat fishing off looe. You can land masses of fish.

Awful. Never caught a single boat? EVER!!?

 

[Skim]

There's a monkey sanctuary nearby

 

[boskysquelch]

There's a monkey sanctuary nearby

NEVER!!!!!!!???????!!!!!111

 

[madzone]

Time off in Looe - very good

 

[Mrs Magpie]

Made me laugh too

 

[sparkling]

And if you going to do Whitsand you may aswell put in some effort fer Rame Head...lickle church...heart rendering churchyard...and the walk out along the coast is nicely.

Its a great walk. In the summer the sound of silence hurts your ears and I guess this time of year it could be described as either bracing or foggy.

There is a cute little seaside town which is either Kingsands or Cawsands either way which ever one you start at you can walk to the other. Nice little traditional seaside village with loads of community stuff always going on plus usual boating lot.

Good pub on the front and in the winter they have a good fire to sit beside while you drink your pint, eat your meal and watch the waves break over the wall.

Sniff wish I was there.

PS I think Looe itself was pretty crappish...

 

[Mr.Bishie]

Looe has the best curry house in Cornwall btw - The Moonlight

 

[nightowl]

the train journey up to liskeard's supposed to be quite pleasant. unfortunately liskeard itself is a shithole

 

[madzone]

the train journey up to liskeard's supposed to be quite pleasant. unfortunately liskeard itself is a shithole

It's only 'up' to Liskeard if you're coming from down here. For the rest of the country it's 'down' to Liskeard'. I have friends in London who always talk about coming up to Cornwall

 

[boskysquelch]

 

[nightowl]

It's only 'up' to Liskeard if you're coming from down here. For the rest of the country it's 'down' to Liskeard'. I have friends in London who always talk about coming up to Cornwall

hmm, but if you're talking about the journey from looe then most people would say up to liskeard

 

[madzone]

hmm, but if you're talking about the journey from looe then most people would say up to liskeard

Fair point

 

[Maggot]

I'm bumping this as I am going to nearby Liskeard this weekend. Got free tickets to see Madness at the Eden Project.

Any other suggestions of things to do in the area.

 

[editor]

I love the loopy Looe branch line - well worth a ride



The Looe Valley Line - Great Scenic Railways

Looe Valley Line - Wikipedia

 

[editor]

This might be useful!

 

[cyril_smear]

Heligan
Monkey Sanctuary
Whitsand Bay

I'll probably think of some more in a bit.

Don't like Looe much myself, but I can't remember why

Because there's nothing there? Great for catching crab of the harbour thugh.

 

[Ground Elder]

I've had some interesting times in Looe since that post, but I still haven't taken to the place

 

[Smoking kills]

I'm bumping this as I am going to nearby Liskeard this weekend. Got free tickets to see Madness at the Eden Project.

Any other suggestions of things to do in the area.

Live outdoor music at Polperro Carnival and Saltash Regatta this Sunday. Picnic in Thorn Park, 12-2, Rosie Crow at the Albion, 4pm, both Liskeard. Looe Valley line, Bullers Arms, Looe usually has music Sunday afternoon. Etc. Kernow bys vyrken.

 

[keybored]

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[Elpenor]

Considering a weekday in Looe a few weeks from now as I have a days flexi. It’s a cheap trip on the train, any tips? Was thinking to have a few pints, fish and chips, a walk, perhaps a swim though not sure of poo situation.

Anywhere nice for lunch? Walking - I guess I can do the coast path

 

[Silas Loom]

Good to see this excellent pun bumped. Chapeau Maggot

 

[Elpenor]

Any comments on Looe? I am thinking of going down on Tuesday. Help me out urban hivemind!

 

[hash tag]

Get away from the crowds, weather permitting, get out on the water. A trip to the Eddystone Lighthouse perhaps.

 

[Maggot]

I haven't been for a long time, so cannot vouch for the info.

Coastal walk in both directions is good. I remember walking to Polperro and getting a ferry back. The other way you can go to the monkey sanctuary. The steam train between Looe and Liskeard is enjoyable.