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Crazywell Pool

Wild Swimming Spot

Terrain:

Activities

Best Time To Visit

Moorland

Swimming, Walking, Photography

Summer

Photo: Guy Wareham via Geograph.org.uk

Legends of an bottomless abyss collapse the moment your boots meet the rugged terrain surrounding this flooded excavation on Dartmoor. Tin miners carved this massive cavity straight into the granite landscape centuries ago, leaving a gaping void that natural mountain springs eventually reclaimed.

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Food Spots nearby

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Staycations nearby

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Staycations:

10 day parking

The Plume of Feathers – Princetown

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FAQ's/Things to Know

Where is Crazywell Pool?
Dartmoor National Park holds this secluded freshwater pool. Walkers usually reach the spot by following the scenic trackways leading south from Princetown.

What type of place is Crazywell Pool?
Crazywell Pool is a wild swimming spot on Dartmoor in Devon D337, G337\.

When is the best time to visit Crazywell Pool?
Summer offers the most comfortable water temperatures for enjoying a proper dip. A crisp autumn morning also makes a fantastic alternative if you want to watch the mist rise off the mirror-like surface before anyone else arrives G337\.

What can you do at Crazywell Pool?
Swimming across the deep, dark water provides an incredible rush for outdoor enthusiasts G337\. Hikers can also photograph the rugged granite landscape or relax on the grassy banks I337, G337\.

How long should I spend at Crazywell Pool?
An hour or two usually gives you ample time to enjoy a refreshing swim and a hot flask of tea G337\. Serious walkers often incorporate the site into a much longer full-day circular hike across the open moorland.

Where do I park at Crazywell Pool?
Spaces for ten vehicles are available for day parking nearby. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

Where can I eat near Crazywell Pool?
The Plume of Feathers – Princetown offers a meal option nearby. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

Where can I stay near Crazywell Pool?
There are no staycation spots recorded immediately near Crazywell Pool, check the UK Hidden Gems app for the nearest options.

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Last Updated:

02 July 2026

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