Tub Pool

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Somerset Somerset West and Taunton

England

Tub Pool

Dulverton: footbridge over stream On the public footpath between Dulverton and Waddicombe, looking east
Dulverton: footbridge over stream Credit: Martin Bodman

Tub Pool is a serene freshwater body located in Somerset, England. Spanning across an area of approximately 10 acres, it is often referred to as a lake, pool, pond, or freshwater marsh interchangeably due to its unique characteristics. The pool is situated amidst lush greenery, surrounded by picturesque rolling hills and dense vegetation, offering a tranquil retreat for both locals and tourists.

The water in Tub Pool is crystal clear, owing to the absence of any industrial or agricultural activities in the vicinity. It remains relatively shallow, with an average depth of around 3 meters, making it ideal for various recreational activities such as swimming, fishing, and boating. The pool also serves as a habitat for several species of freshwater fish, creating a haven for fishing enthusiasts.

Surrounding the pool is a diverse ecosystem, including various aquatic plants and wildlife. The marshy areas adjacent to the pool are home to a wide range of bird species, attracting birdwatchers from far and wide. The tranquil ambiance of the pool, coupled with the mesmerizing chorus of birdsong, makes it an excellent spot for nature enthusiasts and photographers.

Tub Pool is easily accessible, with a designated parking area and well-maintained walking paths leading to the water's edge. The pool offers facilities such as picnic spots, benches, and restroom facilities, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable experience for visitors.

Overall, Tub Pool in Somerset is a natural gem, offering a blend of scenic beauty, recreational opportunities, and abundant wildlife. It is a place where visitors can immerse themselves in the tranquility of nature and indulge in various outdoor activities.

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Tub Pool Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.04133/-3.553706 or Grid Reference SS9128. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Dulverton: footbridge over stream On the public footpath between Dulverton and Waddicombe, looking east
Dulverton: footbridge over stream
On the public footpath between Dulverton and Waddicombe, looking east
Dulverton: below Chilcott Looking east in the direction of Lower Chilcott Wood, in a hidden valley, with pussy willow by a stream
Dulverton: below Chilcott
Looking east in the direction of Lower Chilcott Wood, in a hidden valley, with pussy willow by a stream
Dulverton: towards Higher Chilcott Looking south west. Higher Chilcott - beyond the square - has smoke rising from a chimney and Lower Chilcott is to the left of this farm
Dulverton: towards Higher Chilcott
Looking south west. Higher Chilcott - beyond the square - has smoke rising from a chimney and Lower Chilcott is to the left of this farm
Dulverton: pond By the footpath from Dulverton to Waddicombe, and clearly man made, with a dam height of 12 feet or more. Looking west
Dulverton: pond
By the footpath from Dulverton to Waddicombe, and clearly man made, with a dam height of 12 feet or more. Looking west
Trees, New Invention Wood. Moss-covered ground and trees, New Invention Wood.
Trees, New Invention Wood.
Moss-covered ground and trees, New Invention Wood.
Bridge over the River Barle at Dulverton
Bridge over the River Barle at Dulverton
Barle Bridge, Dulverton A Grade II Listed bridge over the River Barle. Mediaeval in origin, repaired 1624, subsequently widened 1819 by J Stone, repaired 1866 and 1952-3. Five arches in random rubble. Also a Scheduled Ancient Monument.
Barle Bridge, Dulverton
A Grade II Listed bridge over the River Barle. Mediaeval in origin, repaired 1624, subsequently widened 1819 by J Stone, repaired 1866 and 1952-3. Five arches in random rubble. Also a Scheduled Ancient Monument.
Northmoor Road, Dulverton The nearest house is No. 7 and the pump and black bollard seen in the background are Listed Grade II, primarily for historic interest.
Northmoor Road, Dulverton
The nearest house is No. 7 and the pump and black bollard seen in the background are Listed Grade II, primarily for historic interest.
1-5 Church Lane, Dulverton Terrace of 5 houses circa early to mid-19th century, although the two closest (1 and 2) are earlier. Painted stole rubble. Listed Grade II.
1-5 Church Lane, Dulverton
Terrace of 5 houses circa early to mid-19th century, although the two closest (1 and 2) are earlier. Painted stole rubble. Listed Grade II.
Dulverton : Lion Stables Car Park A car park in Dulverton.
Dulverton : Lion Stables Car Park
A car park in Dulverton.
Dulverton : Bank Square Looking along the road at the junction.
Dulverton : Bank Square
Looking along the road at the junction.
Dulverton: River Barle Seen from the footpath above Marsh Bridge, which runs through woods to Hawkridge and Tarr Steps
Dulverton: River Barle
Seen from the footpath above Marsh Bridge, which runs through woods to Hawkridge and Tarr Steps
Dulverton: Town Mills Now offering bread and breakfast, Town Mills was once one of four mills all powered by a single leat from the river Barle. One of its waterwheels can be seen turning at Bickleigh Mill, near Tiverton
Dulverton: Town Mills
Now offering bread and breakfast, Town Mills was once one of four mills all powered by a single leat from the river Barle. One of its waterwheels can be seen turning at Bickleigh Mill, near Tiverton
Dulverton: the leat from the Barle Here the leat runs past the old paper mill, now a private house. Seen from the public footpath
Dulverton: the leat from the Barle
Here the leat runs past the old paper mill, now a private house. Seen from the public footpath
Dulverton: Northcombe Farm View from the footpath to Court Down. The water-powered millhouse at Northcombe has been converted into a camping barn; the shrouds of the overshot waterwheel survive outside
Dulverton: Northcombe Farm
View from the footpath to Court Down. The water-powered millhouse at Northcombe has been converted into a camping barn; the shrouds of the overshot waterwheel survive outside
Dulverton: track running south to Jury Cross The track appears to head towards Pixton Park, just beyond Jury Cross
Dulverton: track running south to Jury Cross
The track appears to head towards Pixton Park, just beyond Jury Cross
DULVERTON, Somerset All Saints Parish Church
DULVERTON, Somerset
All Saints Parish Church
Dulverton Fire Station Dulverton Fire Station, St Cuthbert's Way, Dulverton, Somerset.
Dulverton Fire Station
Dulverton Fire Station, St Cuthbert's Way, Dulverton, Somerset.
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Tub Pool is located at Grid Ref: SS9128 (Lat: 51.04133, Lng: -3.553706)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: Somerset West and Taunton

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.04133,-3.553706
Dulverton
Is In: Somerset, England, UK
Place: town
Postal Code: TA22
Wikidata: Q749338
Wikipedia: en:Dulverton
Lat/Long: 51.0401391/-3.5501607
Whitehall House
Addr City: Dulverton
Addr Postcode: TA22 9HB
Addr Street: High Street
Tourism: guest_house
Website: http://www.whitehallhouse.f9.co.uk/
Lat/Long: 51.0397838/-3.5512741
Library
Dulverton Library
Addr City: Dulverton
Addr Housenumber: 7;9
Addr Postcode: TA22 9EX
Addr Street: Fore Street
Opening Hours: Tu,Th,Fr 10:00-13:00,13:30-16:00; Sa 10:00-12:30
Operator: Somerset Council
Operator Type: government
Operator Wikidata: Q6386270
Website: https://www.somerset.gov.uk/locations/dulverton-library/
Wikidata: Q55163622
Lat/Long: 51.0401219/-3.5509536
Waterway: weir
Lat/Long: 51.0442605/-3.5505986
Pharmacy
Dulverton Pharmacy
Addr City: Dulverton
Addr Country: GB
Addr Housenumber: 21
Addr Postcode: TA22 9EX
Addr Street: High Street
Fhrs Authority: West Somerset
Fhrs Id: 160702
Fhrs Local Authority Id: PI/000000491
Healthcare: pharmacy
Opening Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-17:00
Lat/Long: 51.0398419/-3.5507496
Exmoor National Park Centre
Information: office
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 51.0401581/-3.5510204
Cafe
Tantivy Cafe
Addr City: Dulverton
Addr Country: GB
Addr Housenumber: 12-16
Addr Postcode: TA22 9EX
Addr Street: Fore Street
Fhrs Authority: West Somerset
Fhrs Id: 161307
Fhrs Local Authority Id: PI/000001293
Lat/Long: 51.0401372/-3.550258
Lion Hotel
Addr City: Dulverton
Addr Country: GB
Addr Housenumber: 2
Addr Postcode: TA22 9BU
Addr Street: Bank Square
Fhrs Authority: West Somerset
Fhrs Id: 161300
Fhrs Local Authority Id: PI/000001289
Tourism: hotel
Wikidata: Q26554627
Lat/Long: 51.040418/-3.5501962
Stop
Direction: forward
Lat/Long: 51.0371691/-3.5528
Give Way
Lat/Long: 51.0397537/-3.5508315
Bus Stop
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 3600SOB20148
Naptan NaptanCode: sotadgdg
Public Transport: platform
Lat/Long: 51.0396789/-3.5512091
Bus Stop
Bus: yes
Departures Board: timetable
Naptan AtcoCode: 3600SOB20149
Naptan NaptanCode: sotadgdj
Public Transport: platform
Lat/Long: 51.0396435/-3.5511153
Post Box
Note: No visible reference
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: wall
Royal Cypher: no
Lat/Long: 51.0404292/-3.5504361
Fast Food
Exmoor Fish & Chips Shop
Addr City: Dulverton
Addr Country: GB
Addr Housenumber: 1
Addr Postcode: TA22 9EX
Addr Street: Fore Street
Cuisine: fish_and_chips
Fhrs Authority: West Somerset
Fhrs Id: 160503
Fhrs Local Authority Id: PI/000000195
Lat/Long: 51.0397926/-3.5510369
M&H Fruit & Veg
Shop: greengrocer
Lat/Long: 51.0398491/-3.550951
Restaurant
Tongdam
Addr City: Dulverton
Addr Country: GB
Addr Housenumber: 26
Addr Postcode: TA22 9DJ
Addr Street: High Street
Cuisine: thai
Fhrs Authority: West Somerset
Fhrs Id: 162832
Fhrs Local Authority Id: PI/000003735
Lat/Long: 51.0396889/-3.5505192
Pub
Tap Bar
Lat/Long: 51.0403086/-3.550137
Dulverton Delicatessen
Addr City: Dulverton
Addr Country: GB
Addr Housenumber: 3
Addr Postcode: TA22 9EX
Addr Street: Fore Street
Fhrs Authority: West Somerset
Fhrs Id: 161333
Fhrs Local Authority Id: PI/000001320
Shop: deli
Lat/Long: 51.0399334/-3.5510302
Telephone
Booth: KX100
Covered: booth
Lat/Long: 51.0404126/-3.5504632
Nimble Fingers
Addr City: Dulverton
Addr Housenumber: 23
Addr Postcode: TA22 9EX
Addr Street: Fore Street
Description: haberdashery and needlecraft supplies
Opening Hours: Mo-Fr 10:30-13:30,14:00-17:00; Th off
Phone: +44 4398 323688
Shop: craft
Lat/Long: 51.0404233/-3.5505393
Telephone
Booth: K6
Covered: booth
Listed Status: Grade II
Wikidata: Q26540338
Lat/Long: 51.0393271/-3.5519569
Hows the Hair
Addr City: Dulverton
Addr Housenumber: 49
Addr Street: High Street
Phone: +44 1398 323783
Shop: hairdresser
Unisex: yes
Lat/Long: 51.0404587/-3.5491285
Risdon Hosegood
Office: lawyer
Lat/Long: 51.0407471/-3.549795
Lorna Doone
Artwork Type: sculpture
Tourism: artwork
Lat/Long: 51.0403546/-3.552732
Clock
Date: no
Display: analog
Faces: 4
Start Date: 1708
Visibility: area
Lat/Long: 51.0411303/-3.5497851
Addr City: Dulverton
Addr Housenumber: 15
Addr Street: Lady Street
Lat/Long: 51.0420879/-3.5510784
Lloyd Maunder
Shop: butcher
Lat/Long: 51.040242/-3.5508292
Bicycle Parking
Access: yes
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 4
Covered: no
Lat/Long: 51.0400451/-3.5499664
Direction: forward
Maxspeed: 30 mph
Maxspeed Type: GB:nsl_restricted
Source Maxspeed: sign
Traffic Sign: maxspeed
Lat/Long: 51.0394258/-3.5533825
Bench
Backrest: yes
Lat/Long: 51.0395885/-3.5530144
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.0386542/-3.551879
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.0384839/-3.5515303
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.0384915/-3.551651
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.0390843/-3.5514002
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.039808/-3.5515732
Car Sharing
Lat/Long: 51.0405071/-3.5521364
Exmoor Wellness Clinic
Addr City: Dulverton
Addr Country: GB
Addr Housenumber: 36
Addr Postcode: TA22 9DJ
Addr Street: High Street
Contact Phone: +44 7980 059807
Healthcare: clinic
Healthcare Speciality: chiropractic
Lat/Long: 51.039873/-3.550391
Bench
Backrest: yes
Lat/Long: 51.0395726/-3.5529715
Bench
Backrest: yes
Lat/Long: 51.0395435/-3.5529487
Bench: yes
Leisure: picnic_table
Lit: no
Lat/Long: 51.0396691/-3.5530895
Waste Basket
Lat/Long: 51.0396869/-3.5529645
Waste Basket
Lat/Long: 51.0394731/-3.5528338
Waste Basket
Lat/Long: 51.0396511/-3.5530276
Historic: memorial
Material: stone
Memorial: cenotaph
Lat/Long: 51.040122/-3.5528043
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Lat/Long: 51.0401254/-3.5527647
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Lat/Long: 51.040372/-3.5527426
Great Wall
Shop: car_repair
Lat/Long: 51.0393316/-3.5527464
Addr Housenumber: 1
Addr Street: Jury Road
Shop: musical_instrument
Lat/Long: 51.0407393/-3.5481916
Dulverton Heritage Centre
Tourism: museum
Lat/Long: 51.0402475/-3.5511491
Webbers
Addr City: Dulverton
Addr Housenumber: 37
Addr Street: High Street
Brand: Webbers
Brand Wikidata: Q81068176
Office: estate_agent
Lat/Long: 51.0402128/-3.5500429
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