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Looe Plaidy Beach

Cornwall, England


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Looe Plaidy Beach is a small, lesser-known beach located near the town of Looe, offering a unique combination of sand, shingle, and rocky surroundings. .

Looe Plaidy Beach is a small sand and shingle beach surrounded by rocks, providing plenty of rock pools to explore. The beach is situated less than a mile on foot from Looe, making it an easily accessible destination for those looking to escape the crowds.

There are no facilities directly on Plaidy Beach, which helps to prevent overcrowding and maintain a more peaceful atmosphere. For those requiring additional amenities, East Looe beach is a short walk to the west and offers a range of facilities.

Looe Plaidy Beach is adjacent to the South West Coast Path.

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Weather and tides for Thursday 4 June

Today
Chance of rain 100%
Max temperature 15°C
feels like 14°C
Wind 25mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 60%
Min temperature 11°C
feels like 11°C
Wind 24mph

The tide at Looe Plaidy Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 8:39 AM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 2:46 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Recommended holiday cottages near Looe Plaidy Beach

Things to do and see in the area

Black Rock Beach Hire (0.2 miles)
The Monkey Sanctuary (0.5 miles)
Looe to Polperro walk (0.7 miles)
Old Guildhall Museum & Gaol (0.7 miles)
Looe Island (1.5 miles)
Talland Bay (2.9 miles)
Looe Valley Line (3.4 miles)
Polperro Heritage Museum of Smuggling & Fishing (3.9 miles)

Places to eat near Looe Plaidy Beach

Daisy's Cafe (340 yards)
The Ancient Mariner Bistro (340 yards)
Sarah's Pasty Shop (380 yards)
The Lookout on the Quay (260 yards)

All distances are approximate

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Location: Plaidy, Looe

Location type: Town

OS Grid: SX264538

Coordinates: 50°21'32"N 4°26'26"W

Mapcode: GBR NG.VR6J

What 3 Words: chambers.flood.workbook

Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.

Country: England

Local Authority: Cornwall

Parish: Looe

Nearest postcode: PL13 1LF

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Visitor information for Looe Plaidy Beach, Cornwall, England. Weather, tides, visitor comments, beach facilities, photos, nearest postcode, beach information and nearby accommodation.

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