Harbours & ports · South West England
Polperro Harbor
In or near Polperro.
Polperro Harbor — a harbour in england south west.
Gordon Spicer — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Looe · 5.3 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Polperro Harbor is a named harbour in england south west, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2026
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Polruan to Polperro SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Polperro Harbour is a picturesque harbour located in South-West England. It is characterised by its steep cliffs and narrow streets, typical of a traditional Cornish fishing village. The harbour is primarily used for leisure boating and fishing, offering visitors scenic views and a glimpse into the maritime heritage of the area. Surrounding the harbour are various shops, cafes, and galleries that reflect the local culture.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3312, -4.5165
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Polperro
- Postcode
- PL13 2QY
- Parliamentary constituency
- South East Cornwall
- Nearest railway station
- Looe — 5.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-10377862 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Polperro Harbor?
- Polperro Harbor is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL13 2QY), in the parish of Polperro.
- What is Polperro Harbor?
- Polperro Harbor — a harbour in england south west.
- How do I get to Polperro Harbor?
- The nearest railway station is Looe, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL13 2QY.
- Is Polperro Harbor a protected site?
- Yes — Polperro Harbor is part of the Polruan to Polperro SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Polperro Harbor?
- The nearest railway station is Looe, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL13 2QY.