The Loe

#356 among destinations in the United Kingdom

Nature, Natural attraction, Top attraction, Lake

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The Loe, also known as Loe Pool, is the largest natural freshwater lake in Cornwall, United Kingdom. The earliest recorded appearance of this simple name form was in 1337, when it was called "La Loo", but is mentioned as 'the lake' in 1302; Situated between Porthleven and Gunwalloe and downstream of Helston, it is separated from Mount's Bay by the shingle bank of Loe Bar. Both the Loe and Loe Bar are situated within the Penrose Estate, which is administered by the National Trust, and are designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest by Natural England. It is within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is considered a classic Geological Conservation Review Site. The South West Coast Path, which follows the coast of south-west England from Somerset to Dorset passes over Loe Bar. ()

Alternative names: Length: 6562 ftWidth: 2625 ftMaximum depth: 20 ftElevation: 7 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 50°4'37"N, 5°17'20"W

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The Loe – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Flambards Theme Park, St Corentine's Church, Pengersick Castle, Church of Saint Winwaloe.

1.7 miNE
Theme park, Amusement park
Flambards Theme Park
44 min walk • Flambards Theme Park, nestled in the heart of Cornwall, United Kingdom, is a vibrant and dynamic attraction that promises an exhilarating day out for families and thrill-seekers alike. With a diverse array of rides, exhibitions, and entertainment options, Flambards has...
2.9 miSE
Church
St Corentine's Church, Mullion
74 min walk • St Corentine's Church, Cury is a Grade I listed parish church in the Church of England in Cury, Cornwall, England, UK.
4.7 miNW
Forts and castles
Pengersick Castle, Praa Sands
119 min walk • Pengersick Castle is a fortified manor house located between the villages of Germoe and Praa Sands in Cornwall, England. The tower house, which is in the parish of Breage, is a Grade I listed building. Parts of the building date from the early 16th century.
2.8 miS
Church, Beach, Outdoor activities
Church of Saint Winwaloe
71 min walk • The Church of Saint Winwaloe is the Grade I listed parish church of Gunwalloe in Cornwall, England.
3.4 miN
Park
Trevarno
86 min walk • Trevarno is a private country estate in south-west Cornwall, England, UK, near the village of Crowntown, 2 miles north-east of Helston.
2.8 miNW
Church
Breaney Methodist chapel, Praa Sands
73 min walk • Breaney Methodist chapel is a Methodist chapel in the village of Breage, near Helston, Cornwall, UK. The chapel is on Trewithick road in Breage, past the school. It was built in 1829 for and by the Miners of Breage. There were many other chapels in Breage parish.
5.1 miSE
Archaeological site
Goonhilly Satellite Earth Station
130 min walk • Goonhilly Satellite Earth Station is a large radiocommunication site located on Goonhilly Downs near Helston on the Lizard peninsula in Cornwall, England.
4 miE
Locality
Cornish Seal Sanctuary
101 min walk • The Cornish Seal Sanctuary is a sanctuary for injured seal pups, and is owned by The SEA LIFE Trust. The centre is on the banks of the Helford River in Cornwall, England, UK, next to the village of Gweek.
4.3 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Hill
Tregonning Hill
110 min walk • Tregonning Hill is the westerly of two granite hills overlooking Mount's Bay in west Cornwall, United Kingdom, the other being Godolphin Hill. They are approximately 6 kilometres west of the town of Helston.
5.2 miNW
Museum, History museum, Vernacular architecture
Godolphin Estate
134 min walk • The Godolphin Estate is a National Trust property situated in Godolphin Cross, 7 km north-west of Helston in Cornwall, United Kingdom. The house is a Grade I listed building.
4.1 miE
Prehistoric site
Halliggye Fogou
104 min walk • Halliggye Fogou is one of many fogous in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. The site is under the guardianship of English Heritage, and managed by the Trelowarren Estate, where the fogou is located.