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The Great Britain Guide

Natural landmarks Β· South West England

St. Helen's Pool

In or near Hugh Town.

St. Helen's Pool β€” a natural feature in england south west.

Hermitage of St Elidius, St Helens - geograph.org.uk - 6443977

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
  • Dog-friendly

About

St. Helen's Pool is a named natural feature in england south west, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Pentle Bay, Merrick and Round Islands SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: St. Helen's (with Northwethel & Men-A-Vaur) SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isles Of Scilly

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

St. Helen's Pool is a natural landmark located in South-West England. This site features a deep, clear pool surrounded by scenic landscapes, attracting visitors for its natural beauty. The area is popular for walking and enjoying the outdoors, with opportunities to observe local wildlife.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
49.9677, -6.3241
Parish
Tresco
Postcode
TR24 0PW
Parliamentary constituency
St Ives

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is St. Helen's Pool?
St. Helen's Pool is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR24 0PW), in the parish of Tresco.
What is St. Helen's Pool?
St. Helen's Pool β€” a natural feature in england south west.
How do I get to St. Helen's Pool?
Drivers can use postcode TR24 0PW.
Is St. Helen's Pool a protected site?
Yes β€” St. Helen's Pool is part of the Pentle Bay, Merrick and Round Islands SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the St. Helen's (with Northwethel & Men-A-Vaur) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to St. Helen's Pool?
Drivers can navigate to postcode TR24 0PW. It sits within the St Ives parliamentary constituency.