Cranmere Pool, Depression lake in Dartmoor National Park, England.
The small peat bog depression sits at 560 meters above sea level on the western side of Hangingstone Hill in northern Dartmoor.
James Perrott established the first letterbox at Cranmere Pool in 1854, placing a bottle with visitor cards inside a constructed cairn.
Benjamin Gayer's ghost legend tells of a mayor who attempted to empty the pool with a sieve as punishment for sheep theft.
Visitors need to walk 5 kilometers from the nearest road access point, starting at 430 meters elevation using the military road.
The pool, which contained permanent water until the early 20th century, now only holds water following heavy rainfall periods.
GPS coordinates: 50.65510,-3.97624
Latest update: March 6, 2025 03:06
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