Introduction
Another excellent diving quarry, famous for its wrecks and other
underwater attractions. The site is easy to get to and the staff
are friendly. It is one of my favourite inland sites.
It can get a little murky later in the day, especially at the
weekend, when it is much busier.... a good time for those navigation
exercises!
Capernwray seems to be going through enhancements and developments
all the time, every time I go, there is something new. David
and Carol Hack have done a outstanding job of developing the
site from the old murky quarry.
The
Dive Shop.
Lots
of underwater platforms
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Services
The services include:
- Air to 250 bar (£2.50 for 12L, £3.00 for 15L)
- Nitrox
- well stocked diving shop
- Toilets
- Ample parking
- Buoyed area for surface drills
- Training platforms at 2, 6 and 12 metres.
- Maximum depth is about 20m
- Equipment hire
- IDEST approved servicing of all dive gear.
- RIB for in water rescue
- O2 and first aid on site
- Training - all types
- Clubhouse with restaurant and bar, showers, toilets, sun
terrace, conference room.
- Fish - Roach, Rainbow Trout
- Plenty of wrecks including helicopter, Gypsy Moth, African
Queen and others (recent additions include H.M.S. Podsnap)
- check out Lord Lucan and Shergar! They even have an underwater "cave".
Opening Times
Weekdays 10am - 5pm (to 9pm
on Wednesdays)
Weekends 9am - 5pm
Bank Holidays 10am - 4pm
Out of hours by appointment
Costs are: £6.00 per diver.
Please note you must be registered (£2.00)
with the site. This is a simple formality and can be done
on your first visit.
See their website for
more information
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A
busy Sunday
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How to get there:
At Junction 35 on M6 turn East towards Over Kellet Quarries
on the B6254. After about half a mile you hit a T junction
(B6254).
Turn left to Over Kellet. Follow road for another half
mile into the village of Over Kellet. The road narrows and
you will see the village Post Office on the right.
Turn left opposite
the Post Office (sign posted Capernwray 1.5 miles). Follow
the windy road for about a mile and you will see the entrance
to Capernwray on your right. |
