Mermaid's pool

No. 2723 of 4,433 in the Peak District, No. 1 for wild swims. Nature, 5.7 km from Edale.

Mermaid's pool
Photo: Dave Dunford, CC BY-SA 2.0

A natural bathing spot known as Mermaid's Pool.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

Facts

Best months
June, July, AugustNot for January, February, March, April, October, November, Decemberoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

No other facts are known yet.

Why it ranks here

Score 0.54 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Fieldhead CampsiteStay, in EdaleCamping
Hayfield CampsiteStay, 7.7 km from Edale, just outside the parkCamping
Newfold Farm CampsiteStay, in EdaleCamping
Upper Booth Farm CampsiteStay, 2.0 km from EdaleCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
The Smithy Fold12 km from Edale, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Beehive12 km from Edale, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Commercial Inn12 km from Edale, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Old Nags Headin EdaleFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Blue John Cavern2.6 km from EdaleRainy day
The Partington Players Theatre12 km from Edale, just outside the parkArt and galleries
Glossop Swimming Pool13 km from Edale, just outside the parkRainy day
Hayfield Cricket Ground14 km from Buxton, just outside the parkRainy day