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Hop on the train to Looe for a swashbuckling FREE family treasure hunt.
Sat 23 May to Sun 30 Aug 2026
What's the story?
The Pirate Captain is about to set sail for the Caribbean but he’s lost his crew. Can you help find them on window stickers around Looe’s town and harbour?
Complete your trail booklet to win some tasty treasure and a 'Pirate Crew Member' sticker.
Plus: share photos of your adventure for the chance to win a free bundle of pirate goodies.
Get your FREE booklet
Before you travel to Looe, pick up your free trail booklet at one of these locations:
- Plymouth station booking hall
- Liskeard station ticket office
- Liskeard station heritage centre (Platform 3)
They’re in dispensers like this:
Your journey
Take the train to Looe (runs seven days a week, including Bank Holidays), with great views along the estuary.
Look up train times and buy tickets on the GWR website or app. You can also buy tickets at station ticket offices and ticket machines.
If you live locally, a great way to save is a Devon & Cornwall Railcard, available to buy online.
In Looe
Follow the clues in your booklet to find the nine pirates on window stickers like this one. They're hidden in and around the town’s shops, pubs and restaurants.
How long is the trail?
It’s 1.5 miles, including the walk to/from the train station. One section includes hopping on the little ferry across to West Looe (£1 per person).
The ferry only runs when the tide is high enough (see tide times). At low tide you can either skip this part (you can still complete the trail without it) or you can walk via the bridge, but this adds a further mile.
Your reward
Complete the trail to win some tasty treasure and an official 'Pirate Crew Member' sticker (available at the end of the route until 4pm each day).
WIN a Pirate of the Month bundle
Share your photos of your pirate adventure on Instagram for the chance to win one of our fab bundles.
THE PRIZE
Each bundle includes an activity book, shadow puppets and kits to make your own pirate ship and hat!
HOW TO ENTER
- Take a pirate-y picture of your crew doing the trail and post it to Instagram.
- Tag @greatscenicrailways and use the hashtag #LooePirateTrail
Each month through the summer we’ll crown our favourite as ‘Pirate of the Month’ and send them a bundle!
PS Remember to pick up your trail booklet before travelling to Looe.
Looe Pirate Trail is organised by the Devon & Cornwall Rail Partnership and funded by GWR's Customer and Community Improvement Fund.
