Visit Looe Island
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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
Looe Island is part of the Whitsand and Looe Bay Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) and has a variety of precious wildlife habitats including woodland, maritime, grassland, sand, shingle and rocky reef.
Size of reserve: 9 hectares / 22acres
OS map number: 107
Grid reference: SX 258 519
Best time to visit: summer
Unfortunately, dogs are not permitted on the island. The use of drones (UAVs) is not permitted over the nature reserve. Fishing is not allowed on the island during two hour visits also.

Looe Island Nature Highlights
Looe Island Nature Highlights: Winter Special
I'm Claire, and Looe Island is my home all year round. I'm a nature warden on this extra-special nature reserve (owned by…
29th June 2020 - Looe Island Nature Highlights
I'm Claire, and Looe Island is my home all year round. I'm a nature warden on this extra-special nature reserve, owned by…
15th June 2020 - Looe Island Nature Highlights
I'm Claire, and Looe Island is my home all year round. I'm a nature warden on this extra-special nature reserve, owned by…