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Junction
14, M5 (1 mile
south of Michael Wood Services, Junction 14 is the first junction 2
miles North
of the M4/M5 interchange)
Turn East onto the B4509, heading toward Wotton-under-Edge/Yate, etc..
Travel
approx. 1 mile before reaching a T-junction. Turn right, stay on this
road for
approx. 600 yards - the road drops down a shallow incline. At the
bottom of
this incline on the right is a group of buildings - this is the
entrance
(you're about 7 min's off the M5 by now).
Turn right into the coach station - Westward Travel, follow A4-sized
signs
depicting yellow standard-dress 8-bolt hard hat, across coach yard and
through
the adjacent transport dept. The road will quickly lead you into the
quarry
itself.
Multimap
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Altitude: Not
sure of exact metres above Sea Level but would not class it as an
Altitude dive (less than 100m).
Water Temp: 5-14 degrees
Visibility: 3-10m
Gas: Small compressor onsite but
recommended to bring
what you need with you.
Required Experience:Good site
to take novices, max depth 15-17m.
Amenities: Small air compressor
(air only), portaloo, cold drinks & chocolate. Ensure you bring
your own food & drink.
Nearest pub - 400
yards down
the road is the Royal Oak (01454 260
365), nice garden and the food is
reasonably priced and of outstanding quality, in
the bar is a glass-covered
Well (50ft+ deep) dived a few years ago by none other than Martyn Farr
- so
it's almost a 'divers pub' right on the doorstep.
Site Safety: This site
is a medium
risk area.
Be aware
Definitely bring an O2 kit with you and good surface cover is a must.
Wildlife: Newts and one large
carp.
Attractions:
Rover 620SE, a Volvo
340DL, old
canoe, bikes, a few digger tyres. In the middle of the main
body
of water is a big big pile of large boulders, in the shallower end is a
few
poles and what almost looks like a mini graveyard of little sticks
etc...poking
up (it's not though) and some truck oil filters. Some
new training platforms, but the main attraction
has to be the Newts which make the site protected by the Env
Agency, hence the lack of fish. There is one HUGE black and white carp
in there
so keep your eyes open.
Site Access: Step
entry and gentle ramp
Site Description: Cromhall is a new inland diving site just off
J14 of
the M5 in South Gloucestershire.
It is an
ideal open water training site with a maximum depth of 17m, good
underwater
visibility (17m) and boat cover with oxygen on board.
Entry: £10 + forms to be
completed
07901 - 832862
Issues:
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Slip entrance |
Car Park close to entrance |
Looking out over quarry |
Areas to kit up |
Step entry |
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