Short answer: East Looe Beach is right in town, sheltered and good for swimming and crabbing. Hannafore, in West Looe, is the rock-pooling beach. Plaidy and Second Beach, east of town, are quieter and better with a dog.
Looe's beaches are small and sheltered, on a south-facing coast, which makes them good for children and swimmers. The main beach is in the town itself; the quieter ones are a short walk or drive either side.
A sheltered, sandy beach right by the town, good for swimming, kayaking and crabbing — check tide times given how much the beach changes shape.
Good for: families, dogs. 0.1 miles from the centre.
A lovely rocky beach with excellent rock pools and a coastal path popular with dog walkers — a well-stocked kiosk sits right by the sand.
Good for: families, dogs, couples. 0.9 miles from the centre.
A quiet, secluded beach reached via a section of coast path — worth the short walk in for the peace, particularly for dogs off the lead.
Good for: families, dogs, couples. 1.2 miles from the centre.
A quieter dog-friendly beach with paddleboard and kayak hire on site, reached down a narrow, scenic lane — worth the careful drive.
Good for: families, dogs, couples. 1.5 miles from the centre.
Plaidy is down a narrow lane, so drive carefully. For town, see the Looe parking guide, or arrive on the branch line from Liskeard.
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Beach notes are based on visitor reviews and our own visits; lifeguard cover, dog rules and car park charges change with the season, so check the signs on the day.
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