Occupying a scenic spot along the Brixham seafront, Shoalstone Seawater Pool is an underrated gem of Devon. The pool was built into a natural rock pool which was a popular bathing spot during the Victorian period. Its current form dates back to 1926, and despite a lack of funding threatening its closure, with the help of donations and its volunteers, the historic 174-foot (53m) pool has managed to stay open and is one of the few saltwater pools left in the country.

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