Very few similar tidal pools still exist now in the UK and the sea pool at Bude is not a man-made lido. It is a semi-natural pool created under the curve of the cliffs which fills twice a day at high tide. Access to the pool is unrestricted and free of any admission charge.
The pool nestles under the cliffs on the north Cornwall coast and is topped up twice a day by the waves of the Atlantic. On a summer’s day the sprawling, sparkling expanse of the Sea Pool offers a blissful opportunity to escape from modern life and to laze, splash or bathe in calm sea water. It is a rare kind of construction: partially man-made and in harmony with the natural environment. Bude Sea Pool provides a precious opportunity to enjoy a unique experience, close to the ferocity of the natural environment but sheltered from its extreme effects.
Following funding cutbacks, the Sea Pool faces an uncertain future. The Friends of Bude Sea Pool was formed in early 2011 to secure the Pool’s future under local management.
The Sea Pool is relevant to many aspects of our modern lives. It provides an incentive for activity at a time when obesity is a national concern. Open water swimming and wild swimming are becoming increasingly popular. The Sea Pool is also a vital tourist attraction for Bude, drawing people to the town during the summer months.
Pictures and partial text taken from http://www.budeseapool.net/
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Please visit http://www.budeseapool.net/ for more information on Bude’s Sea Pool, and to find out how you can help to keep it open for future generations to enjoy.
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