East Looe - all beaches

This charming beach is quite pleasant with all the necessary amenities, such as restrooms and ice cream shops, conveniently located nearby. However, the only drawback is the lengthy hike from the large parking lot on the outskirts of town with all of your belongings. Additionally, as evidenced by my photos, the beach can become quite crowded, resulting in a dense population on the sand.

To be frank, the pool vicinity seems to be in a state of disarray and has been for quite some time. It seems that instead of fixing the issues, they have put in minimal effort to ensure safety. Nevertheless, the adjacent shoreline is one of our preferred destinations.

The beach, located just 3 miles from Looe, is always a pleasant experience and definitely worth a visit if you're in the area. It's popular with dog walkers and the beach cafe offers reasonably priced food with friendly and efficient service. The beach offers beautiful sea views in both directions, but parking is limited to a few dozen metered spots right by the beach. Despite some local flooding and nearby fields turning into ponds on the day we visited, it was still an enjoyable experience.

To be considered a proper beach, the tide must be completely out. However, it's not really suitable for swimming and is more popular among paddle boarders for launching. But during low tide, it's definitely worth checking out for the rock pools and caves. Plus, there's a partially paved path over the rocks that makes it easier to explore.

This beach is dog-friendly and has a mix of sand and rocks. It's not very long, but there is a small cave at the end. There are plenty of flat stones for skipping. It's a short walk from Looe, about 10-15 minutes, but be ready for some steps, slopes, and hills. The views of the sea are great if you make the trek.

This charming beach boasts a lovely waterfall and stream, and even a cave that can be explored during low tide. Though it may not be ideal for sandcastle building due to the shingle terrain and abundance of seaweed, there is still plenty of entertainment to be had. The descent to the beach is accompanied by basic wooden play equipment, sure to keep children engaged and energized for the steep climb back up. Conveniently located near the National Trust car park at the top of a hill, this beach is easily accessible from the SW coast path.