Mermaid's Pool at the Peak District
Mermaid's Pool, Hayfield
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In short: Mermaid's Pool at the Peak District is an attraction in High Peak, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 93 Google reviews.
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About Mermaid's Pool at the Peak District
This remote moorland pool near Hayfield offers adventurous families a challenging hike through Peak District wilderness, though the rugged terrain makes it unsuitable for wheelchairs, pushchairs or dogs.
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Facilities
Opening hours
- Monday
- Open 24 hours
- Tuesday
- Open 24 hours
- Wednesday
- Open 24 hours
- Thursday
- Open 24 hours
- Friday
- Open 24 hours
- Saturday
- Open 24 hours
- Sunday
- Open 24 hours
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
A lovely place to visit if you are around the Kinder area or Hayfield area. This place is tranquil, but has been spoilt at times by fly campers, (fly campers are the ones that buy cheap tents,buy beers, etc, then go up to an area, then dump their rubbish and some of their kit, rather than carry it back down). Wild campers ARE NOT associated with fly campers! Wild campers leave no trace when they leave a spot that they have stayed at. If you do visit the Mermaid's Pool, and you see any rubbish, if you have a bag, could you carry a bit down with you, please. Every time I visit, if I see any rubbish, I carry as much as I can back down. A place of beauty that needs to stay beautiful for the people that visit.
· via Google
Didn't actually manage to make it there. Review is more of a cautionary one. We parked in Bowden carpark and walked up the trail and it took about 45 mins before we vered off path as I thought I had found a shortcut. If you do this be warned it's very trecharous in parts with high ferns and footholes. Had to turn back before we made it but we could see where the pool would be. We probably could've made it but we're weary about time. Recommend following the trail for as long as possible.
· via Google
Amazing views. Brutal to get to but a beautiful location. Not necessarily on a marked path but if you're brave you can get to it. The slog is back up the hill on the way out. Be prepared for a tough steep uphill incline and boggy ground
· via Google
Fantastic place to visit, well off the beaten path so if you can find it it’s breath taking, just don’t give up when you get to the forest you don’t have to much further to go. If you camp be respectful and don’t have fires, there’s clearly been a lot of wild camping in the forest and up at mermaids pool. Golden rule of wild camping is leave no trace and don’t have fires! Don’t stop wild camping for the rest of us!
· via Google
Secluded hiking destination known for scenic views and wild camping opportunities.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Hayfield, High Peak Get directions
- Category
- National Parks & Reserves
- Guest rating
- 4.4 / 5 (93 reviews)
- Suitable for
- All Ages
- Suggested visit
- 1-2 hours
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Toilets on site
- No
- Destination
- High Peak
Quick answers
What are the opening hours of Mermaid's Pool at the Peak District?
Mermaid's Pool at the Peak District is open Mon–Sun 24 hours (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go).
Is Mermaid's Pool at the Peak District any good?
Mermaid's Pool at the Peak District is rated 4.4 out of 5 from 93 Google reviews.
How long do you need at Mermaid's Pool at the Peak District?
Allow one to two hours.
Is Mermaid's Pool at the Peak District indoors or outdoors?
Mermaid's Pool at the Peak District is mainly outdoors.
What ages is Mermaid's Pool at the Peak District suitable for?
Mermaid's Pool at the Peak District suits all ages.
Is Mermaid's Pool at the Peak District wheelchair accessible?
Google does not list a wheelchair-accessible entrance at Mermaid's Pool at the Peak District.