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Vobster Quay

3.9 — based on 17 community signals
4.4 11 especies 42 colaboradores

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

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
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Condiciones

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Viento
10.1 kn
Olas
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Agua
—°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: SW (26%)
Now: SW (223°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0m
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Ahora +0.0m
Vie 18Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24
UV2.6 · low Aire PM2.56 · good 06:49 19:17
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-18 11.5 3 0mm
09-19 13.4 2 2mm
09-20 8.6 3 0mm
09-21 5.4 4 0mm
09-22 4.3 4 0mm
09-23 10.3 4 0mm
09-24 10.5 4 0mm

About this spot

Vobster Quay is a freshwater quarry dive site located in Somerset, United Kingdom. The site operates as a dedicated diving venue where divers can explore submerged quarry features and structures throughout the year. The quarry setting provides a unique inland diving experience distinct from coastal UK diving, attracting divers interested in freshwater exploration and wreck-style formations within a controlled environment. The site has generated community interest with 11 documented species observations and 3 community-contributed videos, indicating active diver engagement and a diverse marine life presence. These records offer valuable reference points for understanding what wildlife encounters are possible at the location. The quarry's year-round accessibility makes it a reliable option for UK divers planning dives during any season without the weather variability often associated with sea diving. Vobster Quay operates outside of any Marine Protected Area designation, meaning diving is not subject to additional conservation restrictions beyond standard UK diving regulations. The site's popularity among the diving community is reflected in ongoing video documentation and species tracking, suggesting it maintains a steady presence in the UK freshwater diving scene.

📖 Guía: Buceo en el Reino Unido: 57 Lugares desde Pecios hasta Focas

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Tipos de buceo

Pecio

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type G · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 1201km · ~276kg · €5

Preguntas frecuentes

Can I dive at Vobster Quay year-round?

Yes, Vobster Quay is accessible for diving throughout the year, making it a reliable destination regardless of season. Freshwater quarries like this one maintain consistent access patterns unlike sea-based UK dive sites.

What wildlife can I expect to see?

The site has 11 documented species observations on record. Community videos and diver reports provide insight into what you may encounter. Check recent video documentation from the community to see current wildlife activity.

Is this site protected or restricted?

Vobster Quay is not located within a Marine Protected Area, so diving is not subject to MPA-specific restrictions. Standard UK diving regulations and the site's own operational guidelines apply.

How do I access Vobster Quay?

Vobster Quay is a dedicated quarry diving facility in Somerset. Contact the site directly for current access procedures, entry requirements, and facility information before planning your visit.

Operadores cerca de este spot

Centros de buceo, escuelas de kite y surf en un radio de 10 km, desde OpenStreetMap.

Vobster Quay

0.1 km
Centro de buceo

Vobster Quay Dive Shop

0.1 km
Centro de buceo
Teléfono: +44 1373 814666

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

2 registros · 1 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Balea heydeni

Gastropoda · Clausiliidae
GBIF
Última observación:
3 ene 2026
×2registros

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Diving Vobster Quay, UK - The 26M BIG DARK PIT and Exploring Wrecks Inside and Outside of them!

Chris Price Diving

Vobster Quay, UK Scuba Diving, Dive 1, 18/05/2022 - GoPro Hero 10

Chris Price Diving

Vobster Quay, UK Scuba Diving, Dive 2, 18/05/2022 - GoPro Hero 10

Chris Price Diving

Local knowledge

OpenStreetMap Notes
  • "https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/815678672 What is this shop called?"

    TheUKHighStreet · 2026-04-19
  • "A Home Bargains may appear here soon as part of a larger development."

    UKChris · 2025-11-18
  • "There IS a path that leads to the right, joining the long path running parallel to the road, leading to the Joliffe Column"

    anonymous · 2025-10-10
wind peaks Dec-Feb-Mar, calmest Jun-Jul-May, dry Jan-Dec.

Clima mensual de 5 años

60 muestras
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
rango p25–p75 Mediana Viento (nudos) Aire (°C)

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