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Welcome to Wales – dive right in!

Wales is often mentioned as one of the best places to dive in the UK offering a superb range of sites that provide everything a diver of any ability could wish for.  As two-thirds of earth is underwater, what a great way to really explore Wales!

Wales’ rugged coastline has caused many shipping vessels to fall victim in its waters, many during the world wars.  With literally thousands of wrecks to discover, wales’ sunken vessels are still comparatively relatively unexplored.  Could it be you that discovers hidden treasure?

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Top rated open water diving sites in north wales

  • The Stacks, off Holyhead, Isle of Anglesey
  • Bardsey Island, Llyn Peninsular
  • Porthdafarch, Isle of Anglesey
  • Puffin Island (Llangoed), off the Isle of Anglesey
  • Trearddur Bay, Isle of Anglesey

For more scuba diving sites see the Dive Site Directory.
 

 

Top shore diving sites Wales

Wales’ coastline also boasts reefs and corals within swimming distance from the shore, which can be explored with a mask and snorkel. Indeed, there is plenty of diving for those without a boat including many wrecks that remain hidden in the shallow waters close to shore.

  • Porth Ysgaden, Llyn Peninsular
  • Trearddur Bay, Isle of Anglesey
  • Criccieth Beach, Gwynedd
  • Martin’s Haven, Pembrokeshire
  • Abercastle, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire

 
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Top diving locations

Whilst most of the 1600 plus miles of stunning coastline offers dive opportunities galore, the most renowned places for diving in Wales are no doubt the Pembrokeshire coast in the South and the Isle of Anglesey in the North. 

There are far too many great dive sites all over Wales to mention them all, but here is our pick based on real diving experiences.

 
Top open water diving sites in south Wales

  • Skomer Island marine reserve, Pembrokeshire
  • The smalls, Pembrokeshire
  • Needle Rocks, near Fishguard Pembrokeshire
  • Cow and calf rocks, Fishguard
  • Skokholm Island, Pembrokeshire

For more scuba diving sites see the Dive Site Directory.
 

Diving in wales for beginners

Diving is accessible to a wide range of people of all ages and can attract participants who are interested in the sporting, marine life and archaeological aspects.  Wales has numerous schools and clubs so it is easy to get started as everything is provided for you.

4 diving schools for beginners

  • Anglesey Divers
  • West Wales Dive Company
  • Vivian Diving Centre
  • Atlantic Watersports

Search for more diving operators in Wales.

 

Top quarry dives in Wales

Quarry diving is particularly popular in North Wales where many disused slate quarries have been allowed to fill with water.  Compared to sea diving, quarries can offer clear, still fresh water with no currents or under-tow.

  • Llyn Padarn, Llanberris
  • Blue Lagoon (Clogau Quarry), Llangollen
  • Fron Quarry, Snowdonia (not an official dive site)
  • Blue Lake, Fairbourne, Mid Wales

 

Wreck diving in wales

The wrecks around Wales vary from small trawlers to large ocean going vessels, and there is even the remains of a B17 bomber below North Stack, off Isle of Anglesey. 

There are more than 500 wrecks in the South West part of Wales and in excess of 400 around the Isle of Isle of Anglesey alone.

Top wrecks to dive in Wales

  • HMS Whirlwind, Aberporth
  • Missouri, Holyhead, Isle of Anglesey
  • The Lucy wreck, Pembrokeshire
  • Chacabuco Wreck, Conwy Bay, Llandudno
  • The Dakotian wreck, Dale