Loe Bar is the name of the sand bank separating the lake from the sea. The lake, known as the Loe, is the largest freshwater lake in Cornwall. It was once the mouth of the River Cober.

Some say the Loe Bar was formed when two local giants had an argument and one of them dropped a bag of sand here as he was being attacked by the other who was throwing rocks at him, one of the rocks being St Michael's Mount. No wonder he was keen to get away!

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1. Loe Bar loop from Helston

14.1km

01:31

150m

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2. Loe Bar loop from Helston

12.6km

01:23

170m

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3. Loe Bar loop from Porthleven

7.85km

00:52

120m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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

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Loe Bar

1. Loe Bar loop from Helston

2. Loe Bar loop from Helston

3. Loe Bar loop from Porthleven

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