Dorothea Quarry Suggest edit

United Kingdom Suggest · Wales Suggest

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IntermediateRecommended cert

100Max dive depth

100.0 mSite max depth

5.0–15.0 mVisibility

NoneCurrent

NoneSurge

40 minAvg dive time

May to SeptemberBest months

15.0–20.0 °CWater (summer)

5.0–10.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Dorothea Quarry is a flooded slate quarry in North Wales, popular for deep diving training, with depths reaching over 100 meters.

Conditions

Visibility: 5.0–15.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: None Suggest edit
Surge: None Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 15.0–20.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 5.0–10.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Shore Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
rock slate gravel Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Best lighting is during midday; use a wide-angle lens for underwater structures.

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