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UK DivingWorld Oceans Day and the Start of Peak UK Diving SeasonWorld Oceans Day lands on 8 June, right as UK diving hits its peak. Here's how divers can mark the day and make the most of the season ahead.6 Jun 2022 · 6 min readRead Article →

UK DivingFarne Islands Diving Guide: Seals, Wrecks and Cold WaterA full diver's guide to the Farne Islands, Northumberland, seal encounters, wreck sites, conditions, facilities, and the best time of year to visit.25 Apr 2022 · 6 min readRead Article →

UK DivingStoney Cove: The UK Dive Site Every Diver Should TryFlooded quarry, sunken submarine, year-round diving just a couple of hours from Reading. Here's our complete guide to planning a Stoney Cove trip.14 Feb 2022 · 6 min readRead Article →

UK DivingFarne Islands Diving Guide: Grey Seals and Wild North Sea SitesA practical guide to diving the Farne Islands off Northumberland, from playful grey seals to conditions, logistics, and the best time to go.6 Dec 2021 · 7 min readRead Article →

UK DivingStoney Cove Dive Guide: Depth, Visibility and What to ExpectEverything Reading divers need to know about diving Stoney Cove, from depths, visibility and wildlife to facilities and the best time to visit.27 Sept 2021 · 6 min readRead Article →

UK DivingBank Holiday Diving: Your Last Big Quarry Weekend of SummerThe August Bank Holiday is peak quarry diving season in the UK. Here's how to plan your weekend, what conditions to expect, and what comes next.30 Aug 2021 · 6 min readRead Article →

UK DivingFarne Islands: England's Best Cold-Water Seal EncounterA full guide to diving the Farne Islands, covering grey seal encounters, conditions, facilities, and how the site fits your UK training plan.19 Jul 2021 · 7 min readRead Article →

UK DivingPeak UK Dive Season: Making the Most of Summer's Long DaysThe summer solstice brings the longest days and some of the year's best UK diving conditions. Here is how to make the most of peak season properly.21 Jun 2021 · 6 min readRead Article →

UK DivingStoney Cove: A Diver's Guide to the UK's Top Inland SiteEverything you need to know about diving Stoney Cove in Leicestershire, from depth and visibility to wrecks, facilities, and best time to go.10 May 2021 · 6 min readRead Article →

UK DivingFarne Islands Diving: Seals, Swell and Spring PrepA practical guide to diving the Farne Islands in Northumberland - grey seal encounters, real conditions, and how to prepare gear for spring.1 Mar 2021 · 6 min readRead Article →

UK DivingStoney Cove: Diving the UK's Favourite Inland QuarryA proper diver's guide to Stoney Cove in Leicestershire, covering depth, visibility, what you'll see, facilities, and the best time of year to go.21 Dec 2020 · 6 min readRead Article →

UK DivingFarne Islands Diving Guide: Seals, Wrecks and ReefsGrey seals, dramatic reef and real North Sea conditions, our guide to diving the Farne Islands, Northumberland, and why it belongs on your UK dive list.12 Oct 2020 · 6 min readRead Article →

UK DivingStoney Cove Dive Guide: The UK's Favourite Inland SiteEverything you need to know before diving Stoney Cove, Leicestershire: conditions, what to see, facilities, and how it fits UK diver training.3 Aug 2020 · 6 min readRead Article →

UK DivingFarne Islands Diving Guide: Seals, Walls and WildlifeEverything you need to know about diving the Farne Islands, from curious grey seals and visibility to conditions, facilities and the best time to visit.25 May 2020 · 7 min readRead Article →

UK DivingStoney Cove, Leicestershire: The Complete UK Dive GuideA genuine diver's guide to Stoney Cove, Leicestershire: depths, visibility, wildlife, facilities, and how it fits into UK diver training courses.16 Mar 2020 · 7 min readRead Article →

UK DivingDiving the Farne Islands: Seals, Cold Water, Big RewardsGrey seals, cold clear water and dramatic gullies, our full UK dive site guide to the Farne Islands and why it belongs on your 2020 dive list.6 Jan 2020 · 7 min readRead Article →

UK DivingStoney Cove Guide: The Best UK Inland Dive SiteEverything you need to know about diving Stoney Cove, Leicestershire, from depth and visibility to facilities, training uses, and what to pack.28 Oct 2019 · 6 min readRead Article →

UK DivingFarne Islands Diving: Grey Seals and Wrecks in NorthumberlandA full guide to diving the Farne Islands - curious grey seals, dramatic reefs, wrecks and the best time to visit this Northumberland classic.19 Aug 2019 · 7 min readRead Article →

UK DivingStoney Cove: Why Every UK Diver Should Know This QuarryA UK dive-site guide to Stoney Cove, Leicestershire - depth, visibility, sights, facilities, and why it's a genuine training staple for Reading divers.10 Jun 2019 · 6 min readRead Article →

UK DivingFarne Islands Diving Guide: Seals, Wrecks and Cold Water ThrillsGrey seals, atmospheric wrecks and some of England's best visibility. Here's everything you need to know before diving the Farne Islands this season.1 Apr 2019 · 6 min readRead Article →

UK DivingStoney Cove: The UK's Ultimate Inland Training Dive SiteA full diver's guide to Stoney Cove, Leicestershire, the UK's favourite inland training site, covering depth, visibility, wrecks and what to bring.21 Jan 2019 · 6 min readRead Article →