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Which is better Looe or Polperro?

Which is better Looe or Polperro?

Looe is more of a resort whereas Polperro retains it’s lovely village atmosphere. There are plenty of places in the village to eat and drink regardless of the time of year and loads of possibilities for accommodation.

Is Looe in Cornwall a good place to live?

Top places to live in Cornwall Looe. A historic fishing village with serious charm, Looe is perfectly positioned for a commute to Plymouth whilst offering the benefits of a small community. Part of our Top 200 Places to Live series.

Should I live in Cornwall?

Most places in Cornwall are surprisingly good but if you land in a dead zone it could be a nightmare. If working from home along seems a bit lonely, look into Cornwall’s shared work and creative spaces, like Old Bakery Studios in Truro or Krowji in Redruth.

Is Looe in Cornwall hilly?

In southeast Cornwall, Looe is both a favourite family escape and a real working fishing port. The town is in hilly landscape at the mouth of the Looe River, and sheltered along the river is the harbour where fishing boats bob on the water and you can test your crab-catching skills on the quayside.

How long does it take to walk from Polperro to Looe?

about 1:30h
A leisurely walk (coast) starting and finishing in Cornwall, England, about 5.60km (3.48 mi) long with an estimated walking time of about 1:30h.

Where is the town of Looe in Cornwall?

Looe is a small coastal town, fishing port and civil parish in south-east Cornwall, England, with a population of 5,280 at the 2011 census.Looe is 20 miles west of Plymouth and seven miles south of Liskeard, divided in two by the River Looe, East Looe and West Looe being connected by a bridge. Photo: Tigershrike, Public domain.

How is the River Looe connected to Plymouth?

Looe is 20 miles (32 km) west of Plymouth and seven miles (11 km) south of Liskeard, divided in two by the River Looe, East Looe (Cornish: Logh) and West Looe (Cornish: Porthbyhan, lit. “little cove”) being connected by a bridge. Looe developed as two separate towns each with MPs and its own mayor.

Where is east and West Looe railway station?

Photo: Tigershrike, Public domain. Looe railway station serves the twin towns of East and West Looe, in Cornwall, England. Photo: Wikimedia, Copyrighted free use.

Which is the best place to stay in Looe?

A beautiful cottage with far-reaching, uninterrupted views over the town of Looe, its river and out to sea. Amenities and beach within walking distance. Balcony. All-ground-floor. Liskeard 8.8 miles; Fowey 21.1 miles. Use the map type in the top left to choose OS Explorer for walking maps, or OS Landranger for cycling or driving maps.