Plymouth district, Plymouth, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Looe

Looe is a town in Plymouth district, Plymouth, United Kingdom, home to about 5,112 people. Within 50 km by road there are 129 places to visit — 46 churches, 33 forts & heritage, 10 beaches & coast and 6 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Whitsand Bay (14 km), Tregantle Fort (16 km) and Scraesdon Fort (17 km).

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Looe, Plymouth
Looe, Plymouth district, Plymouth, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Looe at a glance

Location
Plymouth district, Plymouth, United Kingdom
Population
about 5,112
Coordinates
50.3578° N, 4.4542° W
Places within 50 km
129 (65 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Looe

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Looe: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Looe

69 churches within 100 km of Looe. The closest is Church of St Nicholas (1 km); the best-known is Promontory Fort, Medieval Chapel of St Michael's and Second World War Radar Station at Rame Head (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Looe

66 forts & heritage within 100 km of Looe. The closest is Battle of Braddock Down (13 km); the best-known is Tregantle Fort (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Looe

31 beaches & coast within 100 km of Looe. The closest is Banjo Pier (1 km); the best-known is Whitsand Bay (14 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Looe

20 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Looe. The closest is Helman Tor (26 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Helman Tor · viewpoint · Plymouth · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Hawk's Tor · viewpoint · Plymouth · ~28 km · Must-see
  • The Beacon · viewpoint · Plymouth · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Berra Tor · viewpoint · Plymouth · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Brown Willy · viewpoint · Plymouth · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Brea Hill · viewpoint · Cornwall · ~50 km · Must-see

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Parks near Looe

14 parks within 100 km of Looe. The closest is Monkey Sanctuary (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Looe

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Looe. The closest is Looe Island (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Looe

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 72 km on the road.

  1. Start in Looe
  2. 17 km Scraesdon Fort · fort, Plymouth
  3. 2 km Tregantle Fort · fort, Plymouth
  4. 4 km Whitsand Bay · beach, Plymouth
  5. 31 km St Catherine's Point Light · heritage site, Plymouth
  6. 1 km Readymoney Cove · beach, Plymouth
  7. 17 km Back to Looe

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How to reach Looe

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    Within 15 km of Looe

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Looe by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4669Church of St Nicholas (1 km)
    Forts & heritage3366Battle of Braddock Down (13 km)
    Beaches & coast1031Banjo Pier (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints620Helman Tor (26 km)
    Parks1014Monkey Sanctuary (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens69Looe Island (3 km)
    Museums58Old Guild Hall (1 km)
    Treks45South West Coast Path (Section 34: Polperro to Portwrinkle) (4 km)
    Other attractions35Duloe Stone Circle (6 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves44Looe Island (3 km)
    Caves12Willy Wilcox Cave (7 km)
    Waterfalls11Natural Waterfall (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01The Loe (84 km)

    Looe: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Looe?

    Whitsand Bay (beach, about 14 km), Tregantle Fort (fort, about 16 km), Scraesdon Fort (fort, about 17 km), Readymoney Cove (beach, about 17 km), St Catherine's Point Light (heritage site, about 18 km), Bickford Monument In The Churchyard About One Metre South Of Tower Of Church Of St John (monument, about 19 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Looe?

    129 places on Spotwander: 46 churches, 33 forts & heritage, 10 beaches & coast, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Looe?

    Church of St Nicholas, about 1 km by road; St Nicholas (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Looe?

    Battle of Braddock Down, about 13 km by road; Port Eliot (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Looe?

    Banjo Pier, about 1 km by road; Portnadler Bay (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Looe?

    Start in Looe, visit Scraesdon Fort, then Tregantle Fort, then Whitsand Bay, then St Catherine's Point Light, then Readymoney Cove, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Looe?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Looe

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Looe’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Looe on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.