Sennen
Carn Boel Tidal Pool
This is a remote pool overlooking Mill Bay between Land’s End and Nanjizal in the
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Cornwall's Tidal Pools
Sea pools, rockpools, miner's pools & Lidos
Tidal Pools In Cornwall
The Cornish coastline is dotted with natural sea pools, giant rock pools, art deco lidos, miners’ pools, and even 18th Century rock-carved baths. The perfect places for a wild swim, sheltered from the Atlantic waves.
These salt-water, hidden gems can be tricky to find, often hidden below steep cliffs, in man-made caves, behind harbour walls, or on rocky ledges blasted by miners using dynamite.
Let us show you where these pools are, how to reach them and the best times to go.
"We recently set out to swim in all the tidal pools in Cornwall. Fitting this mini-adventure around work, weather and tides, it took a little longer than expected. We've discovered several new pools along the way... there are 33 pools featured below."
Map of 35 Tidal Pools in Cornwal
The Best Tidal Pools In Cornwall
Porthcothan
Trescore Islands Sea Pool
The seapool at Trescore Islands is exposed during low tide, featuring natural diving platforms and
Lizard
Kynance Cove Mermaid Pool
A natural sea pool, hidden below the cliffs, perfect for a wild swim or diving
Porthtowan
Porthtowan Tidal Pool
A 20th Century, man-made rock pool, hidden out of sight at Porthtowan Beach on Cornwall’s
Nanjizal
Song of the Sea Cave
Otherwise known as Zawn Pyg this majestic sea cave with it’s narrow slit at one
St Ives
St Ives Mermaid Pools
Discover the hidden mermaid pools in St Ives, These small sheltered pools are deep enough
St Agnes
St Agnes Rockpool
Discover the secret mermaid pool at Trevaunance Cove just big enough for a secluded saltwater
St Agnes
Trevellas Cove Mermaid Pool
Hidden under the cliffs at Trevellas Cove is a deep, crystal clear tidal pool, waiting
Fowey
The Rashleigh Bath
This 19th Century Sea Water Spa right on the beach at Menabilly, sadly no longer
Mousehole
Mousehole Rock Pool
A large shallow, 20th Century tidal pool, found in the traditional Cornish fishing village of
Pendeen
The Avarack Pools
The Avarack Pools were a series of tidal pools created by the miners at Geevor
Penzance
Jubilee Pool
An Art Deco seawater pool, next to Battery Rocks, on Penzance Seafront, it’s the UK’s
Crackington Haven
Crackington Haven Mermaid Pool
Hidden amongst the rocks below the majestic cliffs of Pencarrow Point at Crackington Haven is
Looe
Millendreath Sea Pool
A large, easy to find, shallow sea-pool next to the beach in a sheltered bay
Perranuthnoe
The Stackhouse Baths
Hidden in a cave at Stackhouse Cove is a freshwater bath, tunneled out of the
Portreath
Portreath Rock Pool
Sheltered behind the harbour wall at Portreath, the hidden sea pool provides the perfect wild
Portreath
Lady Basset’s Baths
A series of small hand-cut baths, hidden in the rocks, overlooking the sea at Portreath
Newquay
Whipsiderry Mermaid Pools
Three stunningly beautiful rock pools hidden in the cliffs and caves on the edge of
Godrevy
Godrevy Rock Pools
The natural sea pools at Godrevy are easy to find but difficult to access.
Padstow
Cape Cornwall
Priest Cove Tidal Pool
Known as The Children’s Pool, a 20th Century Tidal Pool found in amongst the rocks
St Ives
A Secret Miners’ Pool
A large and deep, crystal clear pool in West Penwith blasted out of the rocks
Perranporth
Chapel Rock Tidal Pool
Chapel Rock is home to Perranporth’s Tidal Pool, right in the centre of the beach
Bude
Tommy’s Pit Tidal Pool
The lesser-known sea pool in Bude is worth seeking out for a quiet, sheltered wild-swim
Boscastle
Boscastle Tidal Pool
Escape the crowds in Bostcastle’s very own mermaid pool. This sheltered suntrap enjoys spectacular views
Padstow
Treyarnon Rock Pool
A large natural tidal sea pool, close to the beach at Treyarnon Bay, near Padstow
Rinsey
Ray Pool
Ray Pool is a large, tidal sea pool, nestled among the rugged, granite rocks next
Polperro
Chapel Pool
Chapel Pool in Polperro is one of Cornwall’s easier to find tidal pools and a
Newquay
Newquay Sea Pool
A concrete sea pool constructed against the rocks below Jago’s Island (aka “The Island”) on
