Wild Swim Atlas

Wild swimming in Dartmoor

2 places to swim in Dartmoor, each checked for public access. Open a spot for its season, booking rules and how to get there.

2 spots listed1 waterfall pool1 creek

2 spots in Dartmoor

Summer swimming11 mi

East Dart Waterfall

Waterfall pool
Postbridge

Waterfall near Postbridge cascading over granite slabs into a large natural pool used for swimming in summer.

Wild swimming spot15 mi

Shilley Pool

Creek
Throwleigh

Small, shallow natural pool on Blackaton Brook near Throwleigh, with a natural rock slide and small cascades.