Free guided walk: Looe’s East Side Story Walk

UPDATE: WALK NOW FULL. On Tuesday 6th May join professional Blue Badge tour guide, Mark Camp, for a fascinating 4.5-mile walk exploring the lesser-known eastern side of Looe.

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The walk

The walk begins at 11:05am at Looe Station, where you’ll head uphill into the Parish of St Martin’s, uncovering layers of local history along the way.

Starting near the site of the ancient Domesday manor of Pendrym, the route will take you past the historic parish church, exploring how the growth of tourism expanded the boundaries of Looe. From there, you’ll descend to the charming cove at Millendreath before joining the South West Coast Path for a scenic return journey into Looe.

Expect a mix of town history, countryside views, coastal beauty – and of course, Mark’s expert local insight.

The walk is approximately 4.5 miles and finishes around 3:00pm. It begins with a long, steep climb and is mainly on tarmac surfaces. Please bring a drink, a light lunch, and wear suitable footwear and clothing for the weather and terrain.

Please note: dogs are not permitted on the walk.

How to book

The walk is free to attend, but you will need to buy train tickets as usual.

Plymouth – Looe Off-Peak Day Return £8.60

Liskeard – Looe Anytime Day Return: £6.20

UPDATE: Walk now full. To reserve your spot, email Mark at walkaboutwest@btinternet.com and let him know how many people are in your group. He’ll confirm your booking by email.

Get there by train

From Plymouth catch the 9:45, arriving in Liskeard for 10:12 – allowing you plenty of time (24 mins) to hop off the train and head over the footbridge to platform 3 where you’ll catch the Looe Valley Line train at 10:36 to arrive in Looe for 11:04.

If you’re coming from Liskeard, catch the 10:36 from Platform 3.

The walk will aim to finish in time for you to catch the 15:16 train from Looe, arriving into Liskeard at 15:48 where you can catch an onward train to Plymouth at 16:18, arriving at 16:45.

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Top tip – get a Devon & Cornwall Railcard (just £12 a year and now available online) to save a third on the above fares for you and a friend.