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Looe to Polperro along the Coast Path
County: Cornwall
Difficulty: Medium
Duration: Over 2 hours
Wheelchair Friendly: No
Starting at Hannafore at West Looe, go through the farm gate at the west end of Marine Drive. (please take note of signage regarding dogs on leads when animals are present) The path to Polperro is easy to follow, just keep the sea on your left and look out for the well worn path. The first part is across flat fields, and has beautiful views of Looe Island. After about 10 minutes there is the first climb when steps are reached just after crossing a stream. After the next short descent an access path through a gate on the left offers an optional detour to Port Nadler beach, which is popular for doggie paddles. The coast path takes you on around the cove to a headland where there are superb views up and down the coast. Continuing onwards brings the walker to Talland Bay, here there are two beaches, two (seasonal) cafes and public toilets. Both beaches are dog friendly, although one asks that they be kept on leads. Between the two there is a very short stretch of quiet road. Just beyond the second beach take the path to the left, up the short steep climb and then left again shortly after the handrail stops. Keep to the path as it joins a lane leading to a house with lovely views over Talland Bay. Once past the house the coast path climbs and it is worth pausing by the War Memorial, where there is a handy bench, and the first signs of Polperro can be glimpsed. Shortly afterwards the path levels out and soon it is downhill all the way to Polperro. Once there one is greeted by 'Dogs Welcome' signs in some of the cafes,(again these may be seasonal.) Buses back into Looe are available from the Crumplehorn, near the main car park.
