Description
This route from Looe to Torpoint follows the South West Coast Path as far as Tregantle Fort, before heading along some quiet lanes for the journey into Torpoint. The coast path through Tregantle Fort is within a danger area, and so is sometimes closed when live firing is taking place, but the diversion is clearly marked, on both the map and the ground. The St. John Inn in St. John is worth a visit
This route from Looe to Torpoint follows the South West Coast Path as far as Tregantle Fort, before heading along some quiet lanes for the journey into Torpoint. The coast path through Tregantle Fort is within a danger area, and so is sometimes closed when live firing is taking place, but the diversion is clearly marked, on both the map and the ground. The St. John Inn in St. John is worth a visit
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Is this route good enough? - Yes (3)
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Geography information system (GIS) data
Total length
Maximum elevation
Minimum elevation
Start and end points
Looe
Grid Ref
SX2544753633
Lat / Lon
50.35665° / -4.45527°
Easting / Northing
225,447E / 53,633N
What3Words
operating.bowls.mixing
Torpoint
Grid Ref
SX4409555083
Lat / Lon
50.37492° / -4.19392°
Easting / Northing
244,095E / 55,083N
What3Words
banana.drove.agree
| Looe | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | SX2544753633 |
| Lat / Lon | 50.35665° / -4.45527° |
| Easting / Northing | 225,447E / 53,633N |
| What3Words | operating.bowls.mixing |
| Torpoint | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | SX4409555083 |
| Lat / Lon | 50.37492° / -4.19392° |
| Easting / Northing | 244,095E / 55,083N |
| What3Words | banana.drove.agree |
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reviews
Amber russell
22 Aug 2023This was for me an excellent opportunity to use the trains to connect mid devon to Cornwall.
Easy connection and a simple ferry on foot out off Torpoint, the coat path has some lovely scenery and handy pubs along the way.
If also planning on stopping over the night looe would be the ideal place for the night and a swim in the sea.
A nice simple walk.
Tim Ryan
25 Jun 2023A great route, which I walked from Torpoint to Looe. There was however one access issue. On the day I walk it, a Saturday in June. The vehicle gate from Tregantle car park to Tregantle Fort was locked, and I suspect it usually is. The access point for pedestrians is on the Military road where you follow a marked path up near the other side of the locked vehicle gate. I have included a map below of the preferred route. Otherwise the route along the coast path is easy to follow and quite stunning. The pathway around HMS Raleigh was a little overgrown but otherwise fine. The lanes were very quiet. There is a good pub stop at The Inn on the shore at Downderry and another The Smugglers at Seaton. cafes and ice cream stands also available.
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Panifex
31 Aug 2021This route follows the coast path for a significant portion of its length, with all the attendant pluses (well waymarked, lovely views) and minuses (steep and hard work in places, not great in poor weather). The climbs out of Looe and Downderry are good examples!
After Tregantle fort it follows mostly quiet lanes and footpaths into Torpoint. This is fine, and probably the best route available. I might have diverted into St. John to visit the pub, but other than that, it works well and is easy to follow.
All said, a worthy addition to the network.
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