What fish are in Capernwray?
Huge shoals of roach and perch, together with vast numbers of extremely friendly trout (!) and of course, our world-famous sturgeons, two of which are six feet long.
Is Stoney Cove open today?
Stoney Cove is open for diving 362 days a year. We are open for diving between 8:30 and 16:00 (GMT/BST) every day.
How deep is Capernwray quarry?
Diving centre Capernwray has a range of depths to 80 feet (24 m). There is a small dive shop, with a filling station providing air and nitrox as well as a licensed restaurant. There are two sets of training platforms with levels at 2 metres (6 ft 7 in) and 6 metres (20 ft).
Can I dive in the Lake District?
Ok so the Lake District might not be the first place that springs to mind when scuba diving is mentioned, but there are several active dive clubs in the region including West Cumbria BSAC. Other dive sites include Crummock Water and Coniston. …
What is at the bottom of Stoney Cove?
The Shiers Bell now stands proudly at the bottom of Stoney, the darkest 35-metre depths of Stoney Cove.
Can u swim at Stoney Cove?
Stoney Cove welcomes open water swimmers to our centre, however, please be aware that the lake is deep, cold water and is not suitable for paddling or play swimming. With an area of 13 acres Stoney Cove offers a 1000 metre perimeter course in Leicestershires cleanest water, no fleas or mites.
What is the Capernwray diving centre?
The Capernwray Diving Centre, in the north of England, opened in 1995 on the site of a former limestone quarry. It provides an interesting fresh water alternative for those divers who are more used to the delights of Scottish sea lochs, coastlines and wrecks.
Where are the best wrecks at Capernwray?
The Wessex helicopter sits atop the cave. One of the original wrecks at Capernwray and ideally located at the end of the training area. Lies in 8 metres of water. Our most recent wreck and an excellent dive in a quieter part of the quarry.
What are the underwater features of our diving centre?
Our underwater features: Exceptional visibility and the second cleanest recreational bathing water in the UK (that’s official!). The finest stock of fish in any diving Centre, anywhere!
What makes our scuba diving at Bournemouth so special?
Exceptional visibility and the second cleanest recreational bathing water in the UK (that’s official!). The finest stock of fish in any diving Centre, anywhere! Huge shoals of roach and perch, together with vast numbers of extremely friendly trout (!) and of course, our world-famous sturgeons, two of which are six feet long.
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