Westward Ho! was created as a holiday resort in 1856. The main draw to Westward Ho! was the same then as it is now...The Atlantic Ocean. The Victorians used to travel miles, taking days just to dip in the waters at Westward Ho!, it was reported to have many health benefits. What better way than in an open water rock sea pool? So they created one. See picture below of Westward Ho! Rock Sea Pool in the Victorian times and how it is today.
WESTWARD HO! SEA POOL
WESTWARD HO! ROCK
SEAWATER POOL
Torridge District Council saw the benefits of this sea pool too, after it was closed due to storm damage a Coastal Community Grant was applied for and it was refurbished in 2015. The Westward Ho! sea pool is popular in the summer as brilliantly positioned witihin the Rock Pools. There is lots to do in this area and everyone likes some FREE swimming.
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