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Looe to Polperro on the Coast Path

A hilly, stunning stretch of the South West Coast Path from Looe via Talland Bay to Polperro harbour.

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On holiday in Cornwall, I couldn't resist a run on the South West Coast Path. I parked for free on Marine Drive at Hannafore and ran the coast path to Talland Bay, then on to Polperro harbour and back.

It's hilly and steep in places, but the views are fantastic all the way, and Polperro is one of the prettiest harbour villages in Cornwall.

On the Looe to Polperro on the Coast Path route
On the Looe to Polperro on the Coast Path route

Highlights

  • Hannafore and Looe Island views
  • Talland Bay
  • Polperro harbour
Distance
7.5 miles (12.1 km)
Route
one way
Difficulty
challenging
Start
Marine Drive, Hannafore, Looe
Parking
Free roadside on Marine Drive, Hannafore
Terrain
Coast, History

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Full map with elevation profile from Mapometer (sets cookies).

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