Dive-site story
Capernwray is a purpose-built inland diving quarry in Lancashire, established within a former limestone excavation. Divers navigate between purpose-sunk attractions connected by underwater shot lines and guidance ropes. Sunken features include a Hawker Siddeley 748 airliner fuselage, light aircraft, shipping containers, and small wrecks, alongside statues and a dedicated training platform area.
Penetration training inside the submerged Hawker Siddeley airliner fuselage
Close encounters with large, inquisitive sturgeon swimming along the quarry floor
Extensive underwater guidance lines leading between sunken wrecks, vehicles, and quirky submerged statues
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Open year-round, though warmer water and longer daylight make late spring through autumn the most comfortable period.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterlet / Siberian SturgeonAcipenser baerii | Common | ||||||||||||
| Rainbow TroutOncorhynchus mykiss | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common CarpCyprinus carpio | Common | ||||||||||||
| European PerchPerca fluviatilis | Common |
Marine forecast
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