🚗 Quay Road Car Park – Quay Road, Looe PL13
Affordable Pay & Display parking on Quay Road, Looe – flexible hourly rates, blue-badge bays & immediate access to waterfront dining, fishing boats & coastal paths.
🚗 Type: Pay & Display Surface Car Park (Cornwall Council)
🕒 Open: 08:00–18:00 daily (charges apply); free outside hours and all day Sundays & bank holidays
🌟 Rating: 4.3 / 5 (visitor feedback highlights convenience for quay-side activities)
💰 Pricing & Permits
| Duration | Charge |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | £1.20 |
| Up to 2 hours | £2.40 |
| Up to 4 hours | £4.80 |
| Day Ticket (08–18) | £6.00 |
| Lost Ticket | £7.00 |
Payment Methods: Pay & Display machines (coins, card/contactless) or MiPermit app (location code on signage)
Blue-Badge Holders: Free in marked bays (display badge)
Season Permits: Available for residents and businesses via Cornwall Council portal
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | Approximately 70 marked bays |
| Surface | Asphalt with painted bay markings |
| Lighting | Street lamps around perimeter |
| Security | CCTV coverage near machines |
| Barrier System | None |
♿ Accessibility
Disabled Access: 6 marked bays close to pay machines; level tarmac to the quayside
Drop-Off Zone: Informal layby outside entrance for quick unloading
Pedestrian Links: Direct footpath to waterfront, fish quay and Slipway steps
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None
Nearest Public Chargers:
Polperro Road Car Park (0.8 mi; 4×7 kW) – 5 min walk
Porthallow NT Car Park (5 mi; no chargers) – drive for scenic alternative
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 10–12 PM | ~60 % | Fishermen & shoppers |
| Weekdays 16–18 PM | ~50 % | Café patrons |
| Weekends 11–15 PM | ~90 % | Tourists & families |
Pro Tip: Arrive before 11 AM on summer weekends to secure bays closest to the quay.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Looe Fish Quay | Immediate | Fresh seafood stalls & boat trips |
| Hannafore Beach Path | 2 min | Coastal walking via East Looe |
| Looe Island Ferry | 3 min | Seasonal island excursions |
| Looe West Looe Beach | 5 min | Sandy beach & lifeguard station |
| East Looe Station | 6 min | Looe Valley Line rail services |
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hannafore Beach Car Park | 0.3 mi | £4 day | Dawn–Dusk | Beach-front & café |
| West Looe Quay Level Car Park | 0.2 mi | Free (2 h) | 2 h | Quick visits & blue-badge bays |
| Shutta Road On-Street Bays | 0.4 mi | £0.80/hr | 4 h | Cheaper short-stay option |
⚠️ Important Notices
Enforcement: Civil enforcement officers patrol during chargeable hours; PCN for non-payment or overstay
High Tide: Bay edges can spray during storms—park centrally on high-tide days
Machine Limits: Coin machines accept exact change only; app recommended
📌 Expert Tips
App Top-Up: Use MiPermit to extend time without returning to machine
Blue-Badge Hack: Scan badge at machine for free stay up to 4 h
Market Days: On Wednesdays & Saturdays, opt for West Looe bays for peace of mind
Evening Visits: Charges cease at 18:00—ideal for sunset dining on the quay
🔮 Future Developments
2025 Q4: Cornwall Council consulting on adding two EV charge points adjacent to the pay machines
2026: Proposal to install solar-powered lighting for improved after-dark safety
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