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Fun dives
'Winter Dive-Site Idea'
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Weather for the week
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Diving fees
£17.00 per diver or
£11.00 per diver with diverlog registered divers @£25 for 2yrs.
Opening times
GMT
Mon - Fri: 8:30am - 4pm - out of water
Sat - Sun: 7am - 3pm - out of water
BST
Mon - Fri: 8:30am - 4hrs - out of water
Sat - Sun: 7am - 4hrs - out of water
Dive Shop and Gas Station closes 1hr later
Parking can be reserved only at weekends to Diver Log Members @£10 ontop of entrance fee. Spaces will be by the edge of the lake which saves you from parking in the other further away car parks. Or you arrive at 5am and queue until opening time at 7am. Bookings need to be made in advance to reserve parking. Midweek no reservations required as plenty of room. |
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In 1978, Stoney Cove Marine Trials Ltd was formed to develop the full potential of Stoney Cove for scuba diving and commercial underwater activities. Since then there has been a continuous programme of improvements which began with a tarmac surface for the waterside parking area. A shower and changing facility and, a pub. September 1999 saw the completion of a new access road and entrance to Stoney Cove. Beneath the new road is a drain system that directs rainwater and silts from the cliffs and banks away from Stoney Cove during storms. This has significantly improved underwater visibility during rainy periods.
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But that's not all. The Stanegarth, the U.K.'s largest inland ship wreck, and the Nautilus submarine have both provided major attractions. And recently the Tug Boat Defiant, Trawler MV Belinda, with our old favourite the Wessex Helicopter.
The development of Stoney Cove now boasts a state-of-the-art dive centre building containing new breathing gas production facilities and a medical centre.
Depth ranges start at a 6m bank (for Open Water Divers/Novice) running from Nemos' Bar to Dive Centre building. Slopping down to 20-22m (Advanced Divers/Intermediate) where Stanegarth, Defiant and Belinda plus many other attractions such as a helicopter, bus, minis, sesnor aircraft and many vehicles. There is a technical section which drops down to 36m (Advanced +/Expert). This is only adviced if you have Deep diver or Technical training.
'So what are you waiting for come and join us for some great inland diving' Contact
How to find Stoney Cove
Also B&B Info and Map
The Stanegarth before it was sunk !
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