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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.

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. 

Please note that visits can only be made on official, organised trips. Access to the island and its foreshore is managed for the benefit of wildlife. Please help to keep Looe Island Nature Reserve special.

For more information on the island and planning your visit, go to the website https://www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/explore/visit-looe-island