Looe Island nature reserve
Looe Island is a marine nature reserve and the waters around it are teaming with life. The island provides a quiet haven for wildlife, with a variety of habitats.
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Looe Island Day Trips
Each year, trips are run to and from the island. This year trips will commence from the end of March and run through to the end of October. All visits are weather and tide dependent. The crossing via a small passenger boat takes 20 minutes and you will have about two hours to explore.
My history lesson
Lancashire Wildlife Trust is working with Moorfield Primary school in Irlam to deliver both indoor and outdoor education on the mossland habitat. This includes the history of the area, and the…
My family history
Whilst researching his family history, Vic found that many of his ancestors were connected to wild places as gamekeepers, shepherds, millers, gardeners or agricultural labourers. His lifelong love…
Looe Island Holidays
Immerse yourself in the peace and tranquillity of Looe Island
My history book
Tim has volunteered at Astley Moss for five years, helping to increase the water levels on the bogs back to their historic healthy levels. He especially loves watching the birds return to this…
Looe Island
An island whose surrounding waters are teeming with life
Wildlife Watch Events
Forthcoming Wildlife Watch Events
Giants discovered on Looe Island!
On a recent Cornwall Wildlife Trust survey of marine life on their Looe Island Nature Reserve, marine experts were thrilled to discover a rare species lurking within the island’s rockpools.
Wildlife Patrons: Events
Our Wildlife Patrons have an exciting programme of events each year.
Don’t miss the boat to Looe Island Nature Reserve
Bookings are now being taken for this year’s trips to Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s stunning Island Nature Reserve, just off the coast at Looe, and a place on their ever popular Guided Walks. It all…
Shetland sheep flock to Looe Island
24 Shetland sheep are joining the current small flock of Hebridean sheep at Looe Island to graze the island.As a native hardy breed, they will be free to roam the windward side of the island,…