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Looe Clock Tower – Polperro Harbour loop from St Germans

Looe Clock Tower – Polperro Harbour loop from St Germans

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Looe Clock Tower – Polperro Harbour loop from St Germans

02:55

52.7km

990m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 15.5 km for 112 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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15.6 km

The small town of Looe is situated on both sides of the River Looe. In medieval times, East Looe and West Looe were two separate towns. East Looe includes the harbour and the main shopping centre. West Looe is quieter but also has attractions. The two towns are joined by a seven-arched bridge, built in 1853 to replace a much earlier bridge from the 15th century.

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16.2 km

View of Looe Harbour

Highlight • Settlement

Looe is a scenic harbour town based on the estuary of the River Looe.

It consists of two built up areas joined by Looe Bridge, an impressive viewpoint showcasing colourful houses that line the harbour and steep valley sides.

There are plenty of places to eat in Looe and, the town prides itself on fresh fish.

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22.9 km

Polperro Harbour

Highlight • Settlement

Nestled in a ravine, Polperro is sheltered from much of the adverse weather along this stretch of coastline. Boasting a delightful jumble of fishermans’ cottages, quirky streets and a traditional harbour, it’s a picturesque village that’s great fun to explore.

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30.4 km

Looe Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Looe Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge in Looe, Cornwall, over the River Looe.
The bridge was built in the 1850s to replace a dangerous 15th-century structure.

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44.3 km

Seaton Beach Café

Highlight • Cafe

Beachfront cafe serving drinks, cake, hot meals. Covered and uncovered outdoor seating, also inside seating. Separate toilet building around the back accessible without going into the main cafe.

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44.6 km

Seaton Beach

Highlight • Beach

Not to be confused with Seaton in Devon, this Seaton is on a quiet stretch of the Cornish coast.

There is a large shingle beach, two pubs and a beach cafe to visit and if you don't like sand, there is a green just behind the beach.

At low tide, you can walk all the way along the beach to Downderry but please check tide times carefully before setting out as the tide rises very rapidly and there is a risk of being stranded.

The entrance to Seaton Valley Country Park is opposite the beach, a former derelict caravan park which is now an attractive area of woodland, grassland and wetlands.

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52.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.4 km

24.7 km

1.46 km

132 m

Surfaces

44.3 km

7.96 km

346 m

130 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Sunday 12 July

28°C

18°C

16 %

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Looe Clock Tower – Polperro Harbour loop from St Germans

East Looe Beach

Looe Clock Tower

View of Looe Harbour

Polperro Harbour

Looe Bridge

Seaton Beach Café

Seaton Beach

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