Historic
Looe - Beautiful and full of Interesting things to see
East
and West Looe have are a maze of interesting alleyways lined with
a multitude of interesting shops, art galleries and museums. Looe
is also renowned for its wonderful places to eat - these range from
ye olde worldy pubs with great character to superb restaurants selling
exquisite Cornish Fare, with seafood caught locally. It is not uncommon
to see lines of children dangling lines over the harbour wall catching
crabs
A
foot ferry runs all year round ferrying passengers between the East
and West Banks when the tide is in. Visit the Old Guildhall Museum
and cross the arch bridge to the South East Cornwall Discovery Centre.
See the Living from the Sea Exhibition.
The
sandy beach at East Looe is ideal for families and is swept daily
during the season.
Brief
History of Looe
East
Looe and West Looe originated as separate towns. They were first
mentioned in 1201. The
towns were
joined by an estuary bridge, the earliest in Cornwall, which was
completed in1411. This was replaced in 1853 by the current bridge
about a hundred yards further upstream. Looe has many interesting
historic buildings dating back to about 1500 many of which are still
in use today. The two boroughs had separate parliamentary seats
until 1832 when they were joined by parliamentary reform.
For
more information contact The Tourist Information Centre at Looe
Tel: 01503 262072 or the South East Cornwall Discovery Centre, Tel:
01503 262777
St
George's Island (Looe Island)
 For
those that enjoy wlaking and beautiful views, a day trip to St George's
Island is an opportunity not to be missed. The island is often referred
to as Looe Island as is situated about a mile of the coast from
Looe. A ferry runs from the Quay at East Looe to the island daily
from Easter to September in good weather.
There
is a landing fee payable on arrival that helps towards conserving
the beauty of the island and wildlife on the island. Occasionally
when there is a very low tide the island can be reached carefully
on foot. The island is 22.5 acres in area and is partially wooded.
It has wonderful views along the Cornish Coast from Prawle Point
in Devon to the Lizard Peninsula. It has two beaches, caves, rocky
coves and beautiful walks along wooded paths. For those who enjoy
peace and tranquillity this island is definitely a place to visit.
The island is a marine nature reserve and parts may be off limits
duing the spring and early summer when the birds are nesting. The
island hosts the second largest breeding colony in Cornwall of the
Great Black-Backed Gulls.
A
few stones remain of a Benedictine chapel built in 1139 are on the
Island. Legend says that Joseph of Arimathea came here with the
Christ child.
The
South West Coastal Path
The
South West Coastal Path runs its 630 miles from the edge of
Exmoor at Minehead on the West Somerset Coast to Poole on the Dorset
Coast, passing through Looe on its route. Beautiful short and long
walks can be taken along this path from Looe. Walk Westward towards
Talland Bay with beautiful views of Looe Island and back towards
Rame Head or head off in the direction of Rame Head, passing the
beaches of Plaidy, Millendreath, Downderry and Portwrinkle.
Contact
Details
Westcliff
Bookings & Enquiries Office
1 Pons Avon,
St Austell, Cornwall PL25 5RT
Telephone : +44(0)1726 74031
Mobile : +44(0)7704 656130
Email : clientbookings@westclifflooe.com
Website : www.westclifflooe.com
Mrs
H Stephens, Lampark, Washford, Watchet, Somerset, TA23 0LB, UK
Tel: 01984 641497
International Tel: 0044 1984 641497
h.stephens1@homecall.co.uk
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