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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 Monday 5 October

Tonight
Chance of rain %
Min temperature 13°C
feels like 14°C
Wind 5mph
Tomorrow (Tuesday)
Chance of rain 47%
Max temperature 18°C
feels like 17°C
Wind 7mph
Max UV Index

The tide at Looe Plaidy Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 8:23 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 2:40 AM tomorrow.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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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

(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)

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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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