Introduction
There are some exciting developments happening at Vivian quarry.
It is being transformed into a dedicated diving centre. Kevin
Williams has originally leased the quarry and surrounding buildings
from the council and is busy modernising it. He has already installed
a small dive shop just at the entrance and the entry point has
been build into a stepped platform, (no more struggling to get
out).
Boat diving (around Anglesey), treasure hunts, barbecues and
evening dives are available on request. Kevin also offers all
manner of training including speciality courses (O2, PRM etc.),
even Nitrox & Rebreathers.
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How to get there
Best avoid the mountains and approach Llanberis
from the A55 or Bangor direction. Get on the A4086 which and
follow it past the large lake on the left and past Llanberis.
Take the last left turn before the end of the lake and follow
the road round to the left and into the Park.
Services
Vivian Quarry can now offer a dive shop, oxygen
and first aid on site, air to 232 Bar (not banked), toilets,
public phone and ample car parking (£1.00 for the day),.
Future plans include fish and underwater training platforms.
Safety
Vivian Quarry is borderline with regard to altitude diving,
it is recommended that if the atmospheric pressure is less than
1000mb at sea level then you should use BSAC level 2 tables or
equivalent. It is also recommended that when returning home,
avoid any increase in altitude and head towards Bangor and the
A55.
Costs
A days diving will cost you £4.00 and it is open from
10am - 5pm weekdays and 9am - 5pm weekends.
The Dive
After kitting up in the car park its a short and easy walk,
through the tunnel to the quarry. Entry and exit is much easier
now they have built this new platform.
Look around and you will see a separate spectator platform which
is usually occupied by interested tourists and there is usually
a few climbers clinging desperately to the cliff face. The dive
itself is excellent, it is about 18m deep and the visibility
is usually 10m +. There is a small blast house and a storehouse
at the bottom, the latter is not very stable and entry is not
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