Devil’s Point Tidal Pool Stonehouse, Plymouth PL1 3QR

"One of my favourite places to visit in Plymouth winter /summer. The cafe do the most amazing chips - only accept cash. You can then walk around to royal William yard where there are an array of bars. If you are a paddle boarder, approach the sea with caution due to currents coming from the right. I advise to wear sea shoes as the stones can hurt your feet."

"Great resource, but the bottom is covered in slippery green algae/seaweed. The sea on either side was cleaner so ended up being a safer option for my children to play. This facility would get 5* from me if kept clean and safe"

"How many people have learned to swim in this fairly unique pool? unexpectedly tucked away and definitely not your average beach, Devils Point has this exclusive pool that is filled twice daily with fresh seawater, giving an invigorating swim that is often a few degrees warmer that the sea that laps around it. With its walled in boundaries and depth that doesn’t go to more than about 5feet, this pool is ideal for beginners and old hands alike. Safe enough, and yet natural and wild in a contained kid of way! Jumping or diving from the edges into the surrounding open water, gives you a further taste of the real think, if you’re that way inclined. And many are. Most days will find open water swimmers heading out to the Buoys and back and witnessing this from the comfort and relative safety of the tidal pool with small waves lapping in to top up the already ample depth, whilst the odd naval frigate drifts by, is really an experience you’d be hard pressed to find anywhere else. Many a day spent in this pool and the open waters around, even a December dip! Once lovingly described to me as the worlds worst beach, it most certainly is not. And yet, affectionately, it is also endearing to describe it that way. And if you fancy a challenge, stagger along the huge rocks of the western side coastline into Royal William Yard and grab a coffee. Equally as perfect in its own unique and special way."

"A fantastic area, great panorama looking over Mount Edgecome, the Breakwater and Mount Batten. There is no life guard at the pool, but it is frequently used by wild swimmers, scuba divers or just those wanting to paddle. There are public toilets by the pool and a cafe with car parking for its customers. Alternatively it's a short stroll from Royal William Yard or Devils Point car park. There is wheelchair accessible walkways but it is stairs down to the water and pool. A pretty location worth exploring."