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Cromhall Quarry

England, United Kingdom
Depth
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56ft
Visibility
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8ft - 25ft
Entry
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boat
Experience Level
Beginner

About Cromhall Quarry

[Following text taken from the local community information website, as at 16 Nov 2010.] Cromhall Quarry has 9.5 acres of water and is only 1.5 miles from J14 of the M5. The slightly undulating rock bottom gives an ideal training depth of 17 metres. It slopes upwards to the former haul road entry, giving a shallow beach area allowing easy access and egress for entry-level dive trainees and rescue training. At the north end of the quarry is a pontoon floating in 15 metres of water that has been specifically designed for ease of use by divers. The former limestone quarry has filled naturally and the water quality meets EU bathing standards, with underwater visibility during March 2010 of up to 5 metres, which is expected to rise to 8-10 metres during the summer. The site is open from 9am on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays. Divers to clear the water by 4pm during the summer, the site will close at 5.00 pm. Entrance fee £12.50 per diver. Thursday evening diving/swimming ceased on Thursday 30th September and will recommence during May 2011. Please refer to the website after Christmas 2010 for further details. Christmas opening 2010: The site is closed 25th and 26th December, re-opening on 27th December. New Year 2010: Closed on 1st January 2011, re-opening on 2nd January. The site is open to all qualified divers and those undertaking a recognized training course. There is no need to pre-book entry to the site. A small class room is available for hire if required for training purposes. Double filtered Air is available to 232 bar, as well as Nitrox/Trimix & 100% O2. With our continuous blending system we do not require your cylinders to be O2 clean for mixes to a maximum of 40% Nitrox. Cylinders to be filled with mixes greater than 40% O2 are required to be O2 Clean. We reserve the right to refuse to fill any cylinder that appears to be suspect in any matter, we shall refuse to fill any cylinder without a valid test marking. Teas, coffees and snacks are available at the Dive Centre, and if you need something more substantial, The Royal Oak is close by.

Cromhall Quarry Dive Info: Key Characteristics and Details

Unit Settings

Terrain and Features: Inland, Wreck
Entry Type:Boat
Max Depth:17m
Visibility Range:3m - 8m
Experience Level:Beginner
Best Gas:21% - 52% O2

Marine Life

  • None
  • Great Crested Newts
  • Various

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