Chapman's Pool is a fascinating cove formed out of grey fossiliferous Kimmeridge shale, with high stone capped cliffs on either side. It was once known as Shortman's Pool according to legend and it is a place of geologists, fishermen and bird watchers.

There is a small stream valley descending to the beach, with a pathway winding down . This dell is known as Seven Wells Hollowand and has also been referred to as "The Lake". The small steep-sided stream valley is cut into a broader valley and this is a case of rejuvenation as a result of rapid cliff erosion and retreat of the coast up the stream valley. Indeed, up until recently there was a car park serving the beach but nowdays Chapmans Pool can only be visited by foot or by boat.