Altitude: Less than 150m
Water Temp: 4-18 degrees
Visibility: 1-15m Also gets kicked up alot by the trainees.
Gas: On site - Air to 232 BAR & can supply all blends
of Nitrox, Oxygen, Trimix and Argon for suit inflation by priori appointment only
Required Experience: Good site for the novice
diver / trainees as has plenty of training areas and attractions in
the shallower areas. For the more experienced diver a max depth at 20m
plus good site to brush up on navigation skills.
Amenities:
- Secure Car Park
- Shop
- Restaurant
- Heated Changing rooms + toilets
- Phone
Site Safety: This site is a low - medium level risk
area. Located in a well accessed quarry you are open to the elements.
Emergency
services can get to you via the road / motorway, air ambulance also has space to land.
An O2 kit is always wise to bring along with you and surface cover is preferred.
Mobile phone reception is good
Safety services:
- RIB for in-water rescue.
- Emergency telephone system direct from water’s edge to the shop.
- Oxygen and full first-aid services on-site.
- Rapid access via ambulance to chamber, if required.
- Experienced staff, including RNLI helm
Wildlife:
Attractions:
- All sorts of underwater attractions - boats / planes / helicopters/ cannons/ Horses
- Max depth 20m approx
Site Access:
All divers (including entry level student divers) diving at Capernwray must be
registered. All divers visiting the site for the first time are asked to show their
current diving qualifications and complete a registration form. This simply records
details of the diver’s name and address, training agency, qualification level etc.
Students on entry level courses only are charged £2.50 and issued with a pink card which is
valid for 6 months. When the student has qualified they should upgrade to the full
registration which will cost a further £5, but includes one free weekday entry to the
site.
New members who are already qualified divers will register fully on their first visit
and will be charged £7.50, but this also includes one free weekday entry.
All new members will complete the registration form where they will be asked to sign to
accept the site condition and rules, a copy of which will be issued as part of the
registration process.
DAILY FEES
£10 per day
Wednesday night Closes 9pm last dive 8pm (late night) entry is £8, this comes into effect after
4pm.
Season ticket of 10 visits for £80 for individuals only.
Monday Closed
Tues - Fri 10am - 5pm
Sat/ Sun 9 am - 5pm
Bank Hols 10am - 4pm
Site Description: A Padi 5 Star Site
Entry:
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