🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Scapa Flow wrecks, Cornwall surf, Brighton diving, Welsh kite spots.

📖 Diving in the United Kingdom: 57 Sites From Wrecks to Seals

68spots listed

57Diving

3Kitesurfing

8Surfing

5best months

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Buckland Lake Reserve

Buckland Lake Reserve offers year-round freshwater diving in southern England with accessible conditions for divers of all levels.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Dosthill Quarry

Dosthill Quarry is a UK freshwater dive site near Tamworth offering year-round diving with accessible conditions for divers of all levels.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Edenwood

Edenwood is a year-round UK dive spot with 7 recorded species observations and community video evidence of its marine life.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Gascogny

Gascogny is a year-round UK dive destination with active community video documentation and accessible diving.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

Best for beginners

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Arno

Arno is a year-round UK dive destination with 12 recorded species observations and growing community video documentation.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Barassie

Barassie is a year-round kite spot on Scotland's Ayrshire coast with consistent wind and easy beach access.

Beginner Mar·Apr·May+

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Britsum

Britsum is a UK dive site accessible year-round with 12 recorded species observations and active community video content.

Beginner

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Buckland Lake Reserve

Buckland Lake Reserve offers year-round freshwater diving in southern England with accessible conditions for divers of all levels.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

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SMS Cöln

SMS Cöln is a 1916 German cruiser wreck in UK waters offering year-round wreck diving on an accessible historical site.

Advanced Jan·Feb·Mar+

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SMS Dresden

Dive the SMS Dresden, a historic German warship wreck in UK waters offering year-round exploration of a significant naval artifact.

Intermediate

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SMS Karlsruhe

Wreck dive on a German Kaiser-class battleship sunk in UK waters. Explore the SMS Karlsruhe and observe marine life colonizing the steel structure.

Intermediate

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SMS Kronprinz Wilhelm

Historic German battleship wreck in UK waters, rich with WWI naval history and marine life.

Advanced

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SMS König

SMS König is a wreck dive in Orkney Islands, Scotland, accessible year-round with recorded marine life observations and community documentation.

Advanced

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SMS Markgraf

SMS Markgraf is a König-class battleship wreck offering year-round diving in UK waters, with rich species diversity across its structure.

Advanced

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SS Rosalie

SS Rosalie is a UK wreck dive accessible year-round with 12 documented species observations and 3 community videos.

Intermediate Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Scapa Flow — SMS Köln

SMS Köln is an advanced German armored cruiser wreck in Scapa Flow, UK, lying at 20–36 m. A technical dive for experienced wreck explorers.

Advanced 20–36m Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Scapa Flow — SMS Markgraf

SMS Markgraf is an advanced German battlecruiser wreck in Scapa Flow, UK, lying at 24–45m. A technical dive for experienced wreck explorers.

Advanced 24–45m Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Stoney Cove

Stoney Cove is a year-round UK dive site with 9 recorded species observations and 3 community videos documenting local marine life.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Sup Shack

Sup Shack is a UK surf spot accessible year-round with an active local community sharing conditions and clips online.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Tabarka (block ship)

Tabarka is a wreck dive in the Orkney Islands, Scotland, accessible year-round with moderate current expectations and strong marine life interest.

Advanced May·Jun·Jul+

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The Wave

The Wave is a year-round UK surf spot with active community documentation and accessible conditions.

Beginner

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Troon

Troon is a year-round kite spot on Scotland's Ayrshire coast with consistent wind and accessible beach launch.

Beginner

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UB-81

UB-81 is a UK wreck dive accessible year-round with documented community exploration and three video records.

Advanced

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Vibe

Vibe is a year-round UK surf spot with consistent access and a growing community. Home to 12 species observations and 3 community videos.

Beginner

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Vivian Quarry

Vivian Quarry is a year-round UK dive site with documented freshwater diving and local community support.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Vobster Quay

Vobster Quay is a UK quarry dive site in Somerset offering year-round freshwater diving with a range of submerged structures and features.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Wittering

Wittering is a year-round UK dive site with 12 recorded species observations and active community documentation.

Beginner

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Wraysbury

Wraysbury is a year-round UK dive site within Colne Valley Regional Park, offering freshwater diving with recorded species observations.

Beginner