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Trevone Natural Sea Pool

Wild Swimming Spot

Terrain:

Activities

Best Time To Visit

Coastal, Caves, Cliffs

Walking, Photography, Wildlife Watching

Spring to Autumn

Photo: Rob Farrow via Geograph.org.uk

The natural sea pool at Trevone lies in the flat rock ledges at the western side of Trevone Bay, near Padstow. It is a tidal pool, filling and refreshing as the sea comes in and sitting exposed once the tide drops far enough for a swim. Local swimmers know it as Tinker Bunny's Bathing Pool and keep ...

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Parking nearby

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Food Spots nearby

3

Staycations nearby

Parking:

Food:

Staycations:

8 day, 2 overnight

The Chough Bakery​

Pine Tree Cabin, Glamping at Macdonald's Farm, The Round House Cottage

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FAQ's/Things to Know

Where is Trevone Natural Sea Pool?
North Cornwall hosts this coastal spot along the rugged cliffs near Padstow. Wading out requires checking the local tide tables first.

What type of place is Trevone Natural Sea Pool?
Trevone Natural Sea Pool is a tidal wild swimming spot on the north coast of Cornwall.

When is the best time to visit Trevone Natural Sea Pool?
Spring through to autumn offers the most reliable weather for a proper dip. Clearer skies during these months make the water much more inviting.

What can you do at Trevone Natural Sea Pool?
Swimming laps across the unheated saltwater basin provides a brilliant, refreshing experience. People also love exploring the exposed rocks to search for crabs and small fish.

How long should I spend at Trevone Natural Sea Pool?
Allocating roughly two hours lets you enjoy a good swim and dry off properly. A longer stay works well if you want to walk the surrounding cliff paths.

Where do I park at Trevone Natural Sea Pool?
Motorists can use ten available spaces nearby, split into eight day and two overnight spots. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

Where can I eat near Trevone Natural Sea Pool?
The Chough Bakery provides a great spot to eat nearby, offering one option for food. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

Where can I stay near Trevone Natural Sea Pool?
Pine Tree Cabin, Glamping at Macdonald's Farm, and The Round House Cottage offer three places to stay in the area. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

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Last Updated:

02 July 2026

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