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County Clare guide noting Kilkee Bay as a diving destination.
Back of Lime Rock
Boat-access wall dive off Quilty in County Clare
Scuba DivingFreedivingBoatIntermediate10m - 35m
DeepWall
Local operator required
Local boat support is part of normal access from Quilty pier.
Short boat ride from Quilty pier to a bowl-shaped wall; best in calmer winter conditions with good buoyancy and a watchful turn.
About Back of Lime Rock
Back of Lime Rock is a boat-access wall dive off Quilty in County Clare, set on a small island with a bowl-shaped profile and cold-water life on the rock. Divers drop on the corner and keep the wall on the left, working a slope that rolls from the top of the wall into deeper water. It suits calm-day planning, good buoyancy, and divers who like crabs, eels, and other cold-water life on a structured wall.
Safety & Access
Site Conditions
Waves
Safety Notes
Keep the wall on your left and be conservative when sea state builds; the bowl-shaped wall can feel more exposed than it looks from the boat.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only.
Where Is Back of Lime Rock?
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Local Intel For Back of Lime Rock
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A wall dive with a bowl-shaped profile offering depths from about 10–35 m.
Freediving
Better for experienced freedivers who are comfortable on a wall profile and can stay conservative with depth.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is limited; the wall and bowl shape are best appreciated once you can follow the contour underwater.
Wildlife at Back of Lime Rock
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Research Estimate At Back of Lime Rock
Access · 4/5Simple entry
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Aquatic Life · 4/5Great variety
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Facilities · 3/5Basic facilities
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Current · 2/5Light current
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- VisibilityResearch estimate
- 10m
