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.
Useful information for local groups
Guidance and advice for local community groups operating across Cornwall.
Looe Island Holidays
Immerse yourself in the peace and tranquillity of Looe Island
Looe Island Manager
Imagine starting your working day surrounded by wildlife, the sea and one of Cornwall’s most special nature reserves.
Now imagine being the person who helps shape its future.
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Looe Island
An island whose surrounding waters are teeming with life
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.
Information for Dog Walkers
Information for dog walkers on our nature reserves
Charity Information
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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,…
Looe Island: Spring Update
A spring update from Looe Island Warden, Claire, and the kind of wildlife you can expect to see on a visit to the island.
Looe Island: a winter update
A winter update from Looe Island including kingfishers, cormorants, seals and catkins.