Walk - Looe Train Station to Portwrinkle

8.7 miles (14.0 km)

Looe Train Station Downderry

Moderate - Moderate to Seaton then a long steady climb out of Downderry towards Portwrinkle, withsome tough sections.

The South West Coast Path leads you along a fantastically varied journey of high cliff paths, urban landscapes, shady woodland, passing rocky coves and through wide open fields, resulting in a mixture of easy strolling and some more strenuous walking.

After heading through the beautiful town of Looe, the Path passes through the holiday village of Millendreath and opens up again on Bodigga Cliffs, where the views open out to the Path ahead and Rame Head in the distance. In some places the Path twists and climbs to heights with spectacular views, especially on the approach to Battern Cliffs, which is one of the highest points on the south coast of Cornwall at 462 ft (141 m). From here you enjoy some truly fantastic cliff walking to the fishing village of Portwrinkle with views of the 4 mile expanse of Whitsand Bay beyond.

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There are a range of wonderful places to lay your head near the Coast Path for a well-earned sleep. From large and luxurious hotels, to small and personable B&B's, as well as self-catering options and campsites. The businesses that support the Path, where you've chosen to visit, are listed here.

Looe Country Park

01503 240265

A quiet site with great views offering a choice of hard standing or grass pitches, camping pods and static caravans. Hot showers and a small shop for essentials.

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Room at number 9

07968689686

Bedroom in a 2 bedroomed bungalow, access to a shared bathroom. Within 5 min walk from coast path. King sized bed, breakfast extra. .

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East Trenean Farm Luxury Holiday Cottages

07801811908

Four luxury holiday cottages sleeping 2-20, each with wonderful rural views, private hot tubs and gardens, storage for walkers equipment and EV charging.

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Cedar Lodge

07974803135

Welcome to Cedar Lodge, near to Looe, a bright airy studio in the village of Hessenford and in easy reach of Seaton and Downderry beaches and the southwest coastal path.

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Studio Cottage Talland Bay

07931927100

Experience the Beauty of Cornish Coastal Living at its Best - Self-Catering in Talland Bay for 10 max

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Talland Bay Hotel

01503 272667

Luxury hotel on a secluded stretch of Cornish coast The true spirit of Cornwall lies to the South East. Undiscovered and unspoilt. Away from the crowds, in a quiet nook.

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Trelawne Manor Holiday Park

01503 272151

A family friendly holiday park just 2 miles from the lively fishing village of Looe. There's a range of caravans, apartments and lodges available and heated indoor and outdoor pools (with flume).

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Old Vicarage Talland

07966 195378

Beautifully refurbished former Vicarage sleeping up to 15 in luxury, with direct access onto the SW Coast path.

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Killigarth Manor Holiday Park

01503 272216

Nestled down a country lane, this Park offers a wide range of caravans and lodges. There's a direct path to the magical cove of Talland Bay and facilities for adults and children, including indoor pool, gym, sauna & tennis court.

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You'll be spoilt for choice for where to eat and drink along the Path. With lots of local seasonal food on offer, fresh from the farm, field and waters. Try our local ales, ciders, wines and spirits, increasing in variety by the year, as you sit in a cosy pub, fine dining restaurant or chilled café on the beach. The businesses that support the Path, where you've chosen to visit, are listed here.

Talland Bay Beach Cafe

01503 272088

Licensed Beach Cafe, Car Park, Beach Shop & Kayak Rental directly on the beach Open End of March to Begining of November

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What is on your list of things to do when you visit the Path? From walking companies, to help you tailor your visit, with itineraries and experts to enhance your visit, to baggage transfer companies and visitor attractions there are lots to people and places to help you decide what you'd like to do. The businesses that support the Path, where you've chosen to visit, are listed here.

Motts Sauna

07510 138595

Beautiful wood fired sauna set in natural beach and river side locations in south east Cornwall. Find us on the south west coast path at mount Edgcumbe and Millendreath.

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Looe Tourist Information

01503 262255

Find all the information you need on places to stay, eat and drink and visit in the Looe area

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Highlights

West and East Looe. You can easily travel between the two halves of Looe by keeping to the quayside and crossing the river over the arched bridge, or if you are walking in peak summer season and particularly enjoy boats you can take a ferry across the mouth of the harbour. West Looe is comparatively sleepy and has a good selection of inns around the harbour. There are plenty of refreshments, galleries and shops in East Looe, which can be very busy, and the Old Guildhall Gaol and Museum on Higher Market Street contains a wealth of information about Looe’s fishing and shipbuilding history. Tel: 01503 263709.

Exploring the many rock pools of Downderry Beach exposed at low tide.

Battern Cliffs and views of the seabirds around the Long Stone stack.

Views of the tiny harbour of Portwrinkle from Britain Point.

The walls of the 17th-century pilchard fishing cellars still standing above Portwrinkle harbour.

Public transport

There is no direct bus between Looe and Portwrinkle. However, Liskeard can be used to link
the start and finish of the walk or as a base with bus services to Looe and Portwrinkle.

The bus route and times seem to change on a regular basis. If you intend to use buses please
contact Plymouth City Bus for details of the services and routes between Looe, Liskeard,
Porthwrinkle, Torpoint and on to Plymouth.

In Looe the bus stop is in Station Road East Looe by the main bridge (next to / opposite the
Old Bridge Surgery).

The Looe bus stop in Liskeard is in Barras Street, next to the Main Post Office.
The bus stop for Portwrinkle in Liskeard is in Barras Street, opposite the main Post Office –
next to Lloyds Bank.

Although there is a bus stop in Portwrinkle (opposite the car park) only one bus a day goes to
Portwrinkle. The bus stop at Crafthole by the Finnygook Inn (where the road turns down to
Portwrinkle) is used more frequently.

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