Looe Valley Line
Rail Ale Trail

Explore the scenic Looe Valley by train (Monday-Saturday from October to March, 7 days a week in summer months), stopping off at pubs along the way to enjoy locally brewed ales and top food.

The trail is self-guided. Win a T-shirt by getting 6 stamps on your printable stamp sheet.

STAMP SHEET

Fishermans Arms, Looe

Pubs on the trail

Opening hours may change. Check before travel.

LISKEARD

The White Horse

Historic public house in the middle of this busy market town.

The Parade, Liskeard, PL14 6AF

15min walk from the station (map)

01579 551024

Website | WhatPub

Food: No

Opening hours (call to check)

Mon-Sun: 10am-10pm

The Red Lion

Traditional town pub with pool table and a library for customers to enjoy.

5 Lower Lux Street, Liskeard, PL14 3JL

16min walk from the station (map)

01579 344350

WhatPub

Food: No

Opening hours (call to check)

Mon-Sun: 11am-11.30pm

CAUSELAND

The Plough

Traditional village pub serving good local food. From the station it is a 1.3-mile walk, including a steep hill, up to Duloe village to the pub (map).

The Village, Duloe, Liskeard, PL14 4PN

35min walk from the station (map)

01503 262556

Website | WhatPub

Food: Yes

Opening hours (call to check)

Wed-Sat: 5.30pm-10pm
Sun: 12pm-3pm

LOOE

The Globe

Reopened in November 2024, The Globe is conveniently located just across the road from Looe station.

Station Rd, Shutta, Looe, PL13 1HN

Directly opposite Looe station

01503 802720

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Food: Will be serving food soon - please call to check

Opening hours (call to check)

Midday - 11pm, seven days a week

Harbour Moon

Waterside pub with fantastic views over the harbour.

Quayside, West Looe, PL13 2BX

9min walk from the station (map)

01503 265600

Website | WhatPub

Food: Yes

Opening hours (call to check)

Mon-Sun: 1pm-10pm

Jolly Sailor

Historic pub nestled in the back streets of West Looe.

Prince's Square, West Looe, PL13 2EP

12min walk from the station (map)

01503 263387

Website | WhatPub

Food: Yes

Opening hours (call to check)

Sun-Thurs: 12pm-11pm
Fri-Sat: 12pm-midnight

The Ship Inn

Busy pub, popular with young people and families.

Fore Street, East Looe, PL13 1AD

10min walk from the station (map)

01503 263124

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Food: Yes

Opening hours (call to check)

Mon-Sat: 11am-11pm
Sun: 12pm-10.30pm

The Fishermans Arms

Reputedly haunted olde-worlde 16th century pub. Popular with locals as well as passing trade.

Higher Market Street, Looe, PL13 1BW

11min walk from the station (map)

01503 265800

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Food: No

Opening hours (call to check)

Wed-Sat: 12pm-11pm (may close early in winter - please call to check)

The Bullers Arms - closed

No frills one-bar traditional Cornish ale house, dating from the 15th century.

Buller Street, East Looe, PL13 1AS

11min walk from the station (map)

01503 264325

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Food: No

Opening hours (call to check)

Mon-Sun: 3pm-midnight

Take it easy: The trail is intended to be enjoyed at a leisurely pace and not all in one day. Please drink responsibly and respect your fellow pubgoers, rail passengers and staff. Cheers!

Take it easy: Enjoy the trail at a leisurely pace and not all in one day. Please drink responsibly and respect other pubgoers, rail passengers and staff. Cheers!

Looe Valley Line Rail Ale Trail T-shirts

Win a T-shirt

Collect 6 stamps from pubs on the trail, then email or post in your sheet (with proof of train tickets) to win a fab T-shirt.

Print out the stamp sheet (one copy per person) to get started.

T-shirt colour may vary from shown.

Win a T-shirt

Collect 6 stamps from pubs on the trail, then email or post in your sheet (with proof of train tickets) to win a fab T-shirt.

Print out the stamp sheet (one copy per person) to get started.

T-shirt colour may vary from shown.

Train tickets

If you're travelling in a party of 3 or more, buy your train tickets together to save a third with the GroupSave discount.

If you're doing the trail solo or with a friend, a Devon & Cornwall Railcard is an alternative way to save a third (available to local residents only).

An Anytime Day Return ticket from Liskeard to Looe costs £6.20 (before any discount) and allows you to hop on and off as long as you continue in the same direction of travel.

Buy your tickets online or at station ticket offices. For groups of 10 or more, book via GWR group travel.

Top tips

Plan ahead

Think how long you might spend in each pub and how this fits with train times. On the Looe Valley Line, trains run Mon-Sat from October to March and 7 days a week in the summer months.

Check with pubs

Opening hours can change (especially in winter), so please call pubs to check. Let them know if bringing a large group.

Bring your stamp sheet

Print one per person and show it to pub staff (pick a quiet time where possible) to get it stamped.

Have a timetable to hand

Save, screenshot or print the train timetable PDF in case mobile signal is patchy.

Getting to the station

Get walking & bus times from the Traveline journey planner, or look up parking.