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Loe Pool and Area

Cornwall  >  United Kingdom

Loe Pool is the largest area of natural fresh water in Cornwall, it is situated South of the town of Helston.

Added* by Baz Willmott
Most recent update 8 Şubat 2021

Description

Loe Pool has attracted many rare Neartic species of Grebe and Ducks. It is separated from the sea by a beach and Loe Bar. During Autumn, especially following a hot summer there can be muddy margins that attract migrant waders. The Pool is fed by the River Cober that runs down the valley from Helston, at the top of this valley is parkland with lakes.

Details

Access

In Helston take the B3304 and park in car park which is opposite Helston Boating Lake and Park. From here you can walk the whole valley/Loe Pool/Beach(Loe Bar) and return. The circular walk that is shown on the map below is about 11 km.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Valley , River , Sea , City/village , Beach , Lake

Conditions

Hilly , High water possible , Wet

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Winter , Spring , Autumn , Summer

Route

Paved road , Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

Extra info

From the Beach (Loe Bar) the sea can have Grebes and Divers and Seaducks but are usually in smaller numbers than elsewhere on the South coast.

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