

Best for beginner divers, 15-30m, boat entry, mild current.
Barn Pool is a boat-access reef site located in Torquay and South Devon. The site features depths ranging from 15 to 30 metres, though it reaches 45 metres in some areas. Divers experience mild currents and visibility typically between 5 and 10 metres. Marine life recorded here includes common crabs, rock crabs, sea stars, and brittle stars. Less frequently, divers may encounter European common cuttlefish, gray seals, conger eels, and various nudibranchs like Thecacera. Due to water temperatures ranging from 10 to 16 degrees Celsius, thermal protection such as a drysuit or a 7mm wetsuit is essential. This site is suitable for beginners, though careful depth monitoring is required.
50.35750, -4.17055
Parking is available at the Barrow Centre Car Park, which requires a 15-minute walk down to the site.
Accessible via the South West Coast Path. Visitors can take the Cremyll Ferry from Admirals Hard to Cremyll and walk 5 minutes to the site.
Recorded at this site
Depth
15-30m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Water Temp
10-16°C
Current
Mild
Common sightings include crabs, rock crabs, sea stars, and brittle stars. Rarer encounters include European common cuttlefish, gray seals, conger eels, squat lobsters, common lobsters, and nudibranchs such as Thecacera.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to the mild currents, though divers must monitor their depth carefully as the site reaches 45 metres.
The site is typically dived between 15 and 30 metres, but it reaches a maximum depth of 45 metres.
Barn Pool is a boat-access site. Check locally for current boat charter and access arrangements before planning your trip.
The site is primarily a boat-access dive site with depths starting at 15 metres, making it better suited for scuba diving than snorkelling.
A drysuit recommended is recommended for diving at Barn Pool in Torpoint. Water temperatures range from 10°C to 16°C.
Divers at Barn Pool in Torpoint should be aware of jellyfish. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Barn Pool in Torpoint typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Barn Pool in Torpoint typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.