Nearest train station: Newquay
Sea pools are always a joy, and the UK has plenty to offer, whether this is in the form of man-made tidal pools or perfectly formed natural pools such as Trevone.
This Cornish gem, situated to the west of Padstow on the north Cornwall coast, is a brilliantly tranquil sea pool that is large enough for wild swimmers to take a dip in once the tide has receded.
Accessing the pool is generally straightforward, though do take care if you’re visiting just after low tide as the rocks around the pool will still be wet.
The pool is know locally as “Tinker Bunny’s Bathing Pool”, and has a brilliant community Facebook group where swimmers regularly post photos and updates of their wild swimming jaunts.
How to Get to Trevone Sea Pool
We’ve provided detailed instructions on how to get to this stunning sea pool in Cornwall by various means of transport below, as well as general travel information nearby.
By car
The best way to get to Trevone Sea Pool is by car.
Enter the postcode PL28 8QY into your sat nav, which will take you to the small village of Trevone. You can park up at Porthmissen Car Park and then walk up the main beach, or follow the South West Coast Path from West View which will take you to the sea pool in just over five minutes.
By public transport
Trevone Sea Pool is tricky to get to by public transport, though it it’s not impossible.
The closest train station is technically Newquay, though Trevone is also served by bus from Bodmin Parkway. If you’re coming from the former, you can catch the number 11 bus to the Tesco in Padstow, and then change onto the Atlantic Coaster bus, alighting at Harlyn Bridge. From here the sea pool is a pleasant 20 minute walk eastward across the coastal path.
If you’re coming from Newquay train station, walk to Manor Road bus station and catch the 56 bus which will also take you to Harlyn Bridge, although the journey can take over an hour.
By bike
Cornwall isn’t short of stunning cycle routes, with the Trevone Circular is a popular route that takes in some of the best sights of the surrounding north Cornwall coast.
What else is nearby Trevone Sea Pool?
This entire section of the Cornish coast has plenty on offer to explore in the form of costal walks and top-class beaches to swim in.
Further up the coast likes another one of our favourite sea pools in the form of Bude Sea Pool.