Editing Looe Island (section)

==Geography==
Situated in the [[English Channel]], about one mile from [[Looe|East Looe]] in the direction of [[Polperro]], it is about {{convert|22.5|acres|ha|0}} in area and a mile (1.6&nbsp;km) in circumference. Its highest point is {{convert|47|m}} above sea level. Looe Island, like much of [[south west England]], has a mild climate with frost and snow being rare.

The island is owned and managed by the Cornwall Wildlife Trust. This is a non-profit-making venture, the landing fees and other income being devoted to conserving the island's natural environment and providing facilities. The island is open during the summer to day visitors arriving by the Trust's authorised boat operator. After a short welcome talk visitors are directed to the small visitor centre from where they can pick up a copy of the self-guided trail. Visitors have some two hours on the island and all trips are subject to tides and weather/sea state.