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Reliable, pleasant, hassle free diving. Great place for training although getting a little expensive.
Overhead Quarry, Capernwray Road, Over Kellet, Carnforth,
Lancashire LA6 1AD. Tel: 01524 735132
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.
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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: £10.00 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.
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. [Map].
See their website for more information
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