Walk Details
Our starting point is on the Hannafore Road in West Looe.
From here we are following the South West Coast Path, keep the sea on our left hand side as we go.
First stop is Hannafore where the beach here is a popular spot for rock pooling at low tide as the rocky reef is exposed. Here you may find various species of crabs, squat lobsters and sea squirts.
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You’ll see many paths that lead inland from here – but we’re sticking to the coast path heading towards Portnadler Bay, past the Hore Stone (with amazing views out to sea) and then onto towards Talland Bay.
On the far side of the bay, you’ll see rugged Downend Point. To the right is the Smugglers’ Rest, licensed café.
Join the road by the signpost, turn left, then left again, and head towards the beach and the Talland Bay Beach Café. There are several signposts, with estimates of the mileages to Looe and to Polperro.
Continue, turning left at a waymarked ‘T’ junction. Be aware this part of the walk is short but will test your thigh muscles!
Half way up, you’ll see a waymarked post, where you should turn left and go up a few steps, along the coast path to a remote house called West Cliff Old Court. Despite what the sign says, it’s more than 2.5 miles to Polperro!
At this point, continue along the path where you’ll come to the Polperro War Memorial. From this point on, you’ll be descending to the harbour – take care as you look at the views ahead!
For those of you not taking the ferry, the car park at Crumplehorn is about half a mile from the harbour and the bus stop is a short distance along the road to the left.
Note – In season there is a frequent service of electric powered ‘Polperro Trams’ shuttling to and from Polperro village.
Nearest Train (or tube) Station(s):
Looe, Plymouth
