How Do You Get To Chapel Rock Pool?
Just get yourself to Perranporth and look for the big rock in the middle of the beach – you can’t miss it. Parking can be an issue and the beach tends to get packed out in August so go any other time!
When is the best time to visit the tidal pool in Perranporth?
This 20th Century tidal pool is accessible for a few hours either side of low tide. Keep an eye on the sea when you are in the pool as Chapel Rock is completely cut off from the beach as the tide rises. Summer is busy and you may not have the pool to yourself. It’s easy to find and easy to get to so makes a good option for an early morning or late evening dip or a quick winter swim.
Is Perranporth Tidal Pool Dog Friendly?
Yes, it’s easy for dogs to get to and Perranporth Beach is dog friendly throughout the year, although dogs should be kept on a lead between 10am and 6pm during July and August in the main beach area.
Is Perranporth Tidal Pool Good for Small Children?
Yes, it’s a great pool for smaller children, it’s easy to access with a buggy, close to facilities in the town.
Are there any food and drink options nearby?
This pool is just a couple of hundred yards from Perranporth’s Watering Hole – the pub on the beach. It’s busy, grubby, quite pricey and the staff can be a bit “too cool for school” but it’s worth a visit for the location and amazing sunsets.
What else is there to do near Perranporth?
Check out this post for more things to see and do in Perranporth.
Conclusion
This tidal pool is a great place to take a dip and cool off, especially on a hot day. It’s easy to find – just look for the Chapel Rock landmark – and it’s easy to access, even with children.
If you’re looking for a swimming spot in Perranporth that offers something different, make sure to check out the tidal pool at Chapel Rock.
Have you visited this hidden gem yet?
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I recently went to cornwall for my holiday and visited perranporth beach on 17th july, it was a warm but overcast day perfect for swimming, so i took a dip in the sea then the tital pool which was lovely, it rained while i was in there but it was warm rain and added to a special day on the beach. Two days later i came down with a very nasty stomach bug and was very ill, spent a whole day in bed. I hadnt eaten anything abnormal and all i can put it down to was swimming in the tidal pool. Was anyone else sick after a visit here i wonder, and is the sea pool checked for bacteria. It did spoil the second half of my holidayy as it took several days to feel back too my old self.