Chepstow, Wales, United Kingdom
The National Diving and Activity Centre near Chepstow on the Welsh side of the River Wye is a flooded former limestone quarry and the deepest inland dive site in the United Kingdom, reaching 80 metres at its lowest point. The site is a major training facility for technical, recreational and rebreather divers, with multiple submerged platforms at 6, 12, 22, 30, 50 and 70 metres, and an extensive collection of attractions: a Wessex helicopter, a SeaCat catamaran, several boats, training platforms, a tank and decommissioned aircraft fuselage. Marine life is freshwater: rainbow trout, brown trout, perch, roach, signal crayfish and ducks. Visibility is consistently good, often 8 to 15 metres because of the limestone geology and limited surface flow, and water temperatures range from 4 degrees Celsius in winter to 18 degrees in late summer at the surface. Pronounced thermoclines descend from 12 metres into colder water, with the deepest layers at 4 to 6 degrees year-round. The centre runs technical courses, rebreather training, accommodation, a cafe and air, nitrox and trimix fills.
Information on this page, including technical data such as depth, current, visibility, access, and recommended level, is informational and may vary. Confirm actual conditions with a local operator before the dive.
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