Looe Island is a marine nature reserve and the water surrounding it is teeming with wildlife. It is said that Jesus visited the island with his uncle, Joseph of Arimathea. It's nickname St George arose after it was said to have been mistaken for an allied ship during WW2 and bombed. Henceforth being known as HMS St George.

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1. Looe to Polperro and back on the South West Coast Path — Cornwall

15.3km

04:08

200m

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2. Talland Bay from Looe on the South West Coast Path — Cornwall

11.2km

03:01

130m

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3. Looe Clock Tower – Talland Coastal Path loop from Plaidy

14.6km

04:13

350m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 40 m

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Location: Looe, South West England, England, United Kingdom

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Talland Coastal Path

West Looe Harbor and Hannafore Beach

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Looe Clock Tower

Polperro Harbour

Pont Pill Tidal Creek

View of Talland Bay

Polperro Cliffside Stairs

Joyce's Bench and Rocky Shore, Cornwall National Landscape

View of Lantic Bay and Pencarrow Head

View of Looe Island and Coastline

View of Looe Island

1. Looe to Polperro and back on the South West Coast Path — Cornwall

2. Talland Bay from Looe on the South West Coast Path — Cornwall

3. Looe Clock Tower – Talland Coastal Path loop from Plaidy

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