📜 Semi-natural tidal pool at Summerleaze Beach, Bude, Cornwall.
🔍 Free, safe haven for bathing and water activities since the 1930s, maintained by charity.
🌊 Safe open-water swimming without sea dangers
👨👩👧👦 Free, family-friendly amenity, no booking required
💖 Support community-maintained attraction
🎉 Vibrant calendar of events
⚠️ Diving strictly not permitted due to variable depths
🚧 Pool may be closed for maintenance (April/May) or pollution after heavy rain
🌊 Always swim at low tide
🌡️ Wetsuits recommended for unseasoned swimmers
💡 Consider donations or membership to support upkeep
💰 Access is completely free; donations and merchandise support charity.
🗓️ Open all year, closed for maintenance (April/May). Night swimming for organised groups only.
Pay-and-display at Summerleaze, Crooklets, Bude Town car parks.
Apps: JustPark (8211, 8214), paybyphone (806457).
No toilets at Pool; nearest at Summerleaze and Crooklets Car Parks.
Summerleaze has 'Changing Places' toilet with hoist.
Dogs welcome on lead, under control, not in water.
Dog water bowl available.