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Long Pool

Watersmeet, Lynmouth, ExmoorRiver on East Lyn RiverSwimming permitted

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A deep, 50-metre river pool in a wooded gorge reached by the Watersmeet path.

Water
River, East Lyn River
Facilities
Toilets, tea room
Lifeguard
No lifeguard
Managed by
National Trust

Getting there

From Watersmeet, follow the river path about 1.5 kilometres to Long Pool.

51.2237, -3.7998

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Know before you go

  • Exercise caution around the waterfall and wet rocks.

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