Discover Looe, Cornwall

Looe, Cornwall, England: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:River_Looe.jpg
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Looe is a small coastal town in southeast Cornwall, England. Straddling the River Looe, it comprises East Looe and West Looe, and has a population of around 5,000 people. The town is about 32 km (20 mi) west of Plymouth and 11 km (7 mi) south of Liskeard.

The area around Looe has been inhabited as early as 1000 BC. Among the archaeological remains include the stone circle at Bin Down and the so-called Giant's Hedge. East Looe is the older of the two parts of Looe, having received its town charter some time between 1154 and 1189.

The first stone bridge across the Looe River was built in 1436, replacing a wooden one that burned down some time earlier. Due to its coastal location, Looe developed into a busy port with thriving fishing and boatbuilding industries. The town was in decline by the beginning of the 19th century, but received a much-needed boost with the construction of a canal connecting it with Liskeard in 1828.

Since the mid 19th century, Looe has developed into a tourist down. Although it is still a fishing town, tourism has become the main business.

West Looe, Cornwall, England: Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:West_looe_hill.jpg
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Visiting Looe

Coming by car from Manchester, take the M5 motorway until Exeter, then continue on the A30 road to Launceston. Continue south on the A388 road to Callington, then take the A390 heading west till you arrive in Liskeard. Continue on the A38, which connects to the A374 and finally to the A387 heading west to Looe.

Places of Interest in Looe

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