Wild swimming spots · South West England
Mel Pool
In or near Buckland in the Moor.
Mel Pool — a wild swimming in england south west.
Derek Harper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Buckfastleigh · 8.0 km
About
Mel Pool is a wild swimming located in england south west, mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Detailed amenities and visitor information may vary; check the OSM page for the latest tagged metadata.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Holne Woodlands SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Mel Pool is a wild swimming location situated in South-West England. This natural water body offers an outdoor swimming experience in a scenic environment. Visitors can expect a tranquil setting, ideal for those seeking a refreshing dip in nature. The area is popular among outdoor enthusiasts and swimmers looking for a natural alternative to conventional swimming pools.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.5350, -3.8471
- County
- Devon
- District
- Teignbridge
- Parish
- Widecombe in the Moor
- Postcode
- TQ13 7PU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Buckfastleigh — 8 km
Sources
- osm: w852639622 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mel Pool?
- Mel Pool is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ13 7PU), in the parish of Widecombe in the Moor.
- What is Mel Pool?
- Mel Pool — a wild swimming in england south west.
- How do I get to Mel Pool?
- The nearest railway station is Buckfastleigh, about 8.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode TQ13 7PU.
- Is Mel Pool a protected site?
- Yes — Mel Pool is part of the Holne Woodlands SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Mel Pool?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ13 7PU. It sits within the Central Devon parliamentary constituency.