East Looe Beach
A sandy beach for a Cornish beach day.
Lat 50.3526° N, lon 4.4515° W●Sandy beach · Looe
East LooeBeach
East Looe Beach is a sandy beach on the Cornish coast, close to Looe. It is a designated Environment Agency bathing water, currently rated Good.
A sandy bay beach
A beach near Looe
East Looe Beach is a sandy beach on the Cornish coast, close to Looe. It is a designated Environment Agency bathing water, currently rated Good.
This is one of Cornwall's quieter spots with few or no facilities on site. Bring what you need for the day, and take litter home.
A first visit works well with time on the sand, then Looe for food, a walk, or the next cove along the coast.
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Around the sand
Places by the beach
Stay for the sand, or head into Looe for food and a wider look around.
Plaidy Beach
Another Cornish beach a short hop from here: Plaidy Beach.
See the beach →Samphire Beach
Another Cornish beach a short hop from here: Samphire Beach.
See the beach →Plaidy Beach
The next stretch of coast toward Plaidy Beach.
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Samphire Beach
The next stretch of coast toward Samphire Beach.
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Talland Sand
The next stretch of coast toward Talland Sand.
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The Smugglers’ Caves (Looe Island)
The Smugglers’ Caves (Looe Island) is a verified beach and coastal spot in Looe, Cornwall, listed on Cornish.co.uk…
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Tides, dogs and getting there
What to expect at East Looe
It is still a Cornish cove: tides, weather, and seasonal rules. Check conditions before you swim.
On the day
Parking and the walk in
Parking on site is limited or absent. Check locally before you travel, and allow time to walk in.
Seasonal dog restrictions typically apply 10am–6pm from May to September. Dogs are usually welcome outside those hours and in winter. Check the signs on the day.
Check tide times before you swim. Do not assume lifeguard cover.
Walk from the beach
Easy extensions
A day on the sand
Build a beach day around East Looe
Start on the sand, then walk into Looe or keep it simple with a café stop.
Selected planClassic beach daySand first, then Looe and a meal.
- 30 minArrive and walk inPark or arrive nearby and take the path to the sand.Limited / none on site — check locally
- 2 hrsBeach timeSwim, rock-pool or sit on the sand while the tide allows.Do not assume lifeguard cover. Check tide and water quality.
- 75 minFood nearbyPicnic, a beach café in season, or a short hop to Looe.Summer weekends fill quickly.
- 90 minCoast or next coveFollow the coast path or continue to a neighbouring beach when conditions allow.Cliff paths are uneven; turn back if conditions change.
Visitor information checked againstVisit CornwallCornwall CouncilAlways recheck opening, access and coastal conditions.
East Looe and the coast
Sand, the bay, and the short stretch of coast around the beach.
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