Looe, UK

WalkTail Hour Community,

Let us introduce you to a lovely place called ​Looe.
 
Looe is a coastal down in Cornwall, England.  With a population of around 5,500 people, this charming area has been inhabited since potentially as early as the Paleolithic area.  Many Neolithic and Bronze Age items have also been found.  Some researchers suggest even a little Roman influence at some point.  An archaeological mystery is called the Giant’s Hedge.  It is an ancient earthwork between Looe and Fowey estuaries.  There is some considerable disagreement over who built it and when it was used.  Look it up for an interesting read.
 
Today, Looe is a quintessential fishing down with many local fishmongers.  Looe’s main business as of the writing of this post is tourism.  You can find many pubs, guest houses, Cornish pasty shops, camping sites, attractive beaches, boat rides, and coastal walks.  Come in September to see the annual music festival.  Another must see is the New Year’s activities where many people dress up in their fanciest outfits and tour the city center and enjoy fireworks.
 
How is it for our furry friends one might ask?  Wonderful!  Most or all pubs, restaurants, and shops openly welcome our furry friends.
 
The downtown:
The downtown is a very friendly area for dogs, owners, and some enjoyable WalkTail Hours.  From your local BnB (maybe the The Quay on 6 Buller Street – above the best pasty shop in town, Sarah’s) you can head over to The Golden Guinea a few steps away before making your way down along the quay.
 
The River:
Another easy option is to start down at Ye Olde Salutation Inn with some friends, then head with your pups and friends down to the Looe River.  Make your way along the river up to the bridge and wander down the other side taking in all the amazing views, scenery, homes, and other friendly dog walkers.
 
The Coastal Path:
For those of you up for a more vigorous WalkTail Hour, we suggest grabbing some takeaway from Sarah’s Pasty Shop (delicious and monstrous pasties) and fill up down by the water.  Once you are good and full head for the signs for the Coastal Path.  You can go on the coastal path in either direction.  The path can have elevation in places, so wear appropriate footwear and clothing.  Take about a 5 mile walk on the path and you will end up in Polperro (we’ll talk about this on another day), another charming coastal town.
 
At the end of the day, Looe is a wonderful spot to visit and go on many wonderful walks and enjoy yummy food with your 2 and 4-legged friends.  Comment with some pictures from your own adventure below!

Happy walking!
 
 

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