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Freshwater quarry, max depth, visibility, and current/facilities summary.
Dive Spot Guide•
Capernwray (Jackdaw Quarry)
Clear freshwater quarry with boats, planes, and sturgeon.
Paid shore access, training platforms, and big-object attractions make this a calm freshwater quarry dive with easy navigation and strong facilities.
About Capernwray (Jackdaw Quarry)
Capernwray (Jackdaw Quarry) is a freshwater quarry dive centre near the Lake District with easy access, clear water, and big underwater attractions. Training platforms, pipes, boats, and aircraft make it a strong site for both practice and sightseeing, with the best feel in the warmer months before winter cold settles in.
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Research Estimate At Capernwray (Jackdaw Quarry)
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 6m
AccessSimple entry
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesExcellent facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Capernwray (Jackdaw Quarry)?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Capernwray (Jackdaw Quarry) Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
2m - 21m
Depth Note
Training platforms sit at 2m and 6m, and the quarry drops to about 21m.
Best Season
Summer
Typical Conditions
Cold freshwater, calm quarry-sheltered water, and drysuit-friendly conditions are common outside the warmest months.
Safety & Access At Capernwray (Jackdaw Quarry)
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Cold water
Safety Notes
Cold water and quarry navigation are the main planning points.
Access Restrictions
Paid shore access with seasonal opening days; plan around the centre schedule.
Legal Notes
Access is paid and opening days change with the season, so check the centre schedule before you go.
Local Intel For Capernwray (Jackdaw Quarry)
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Three intake pipes and the quarry layout make it an easy-to-navigate freshwater scuba site.
Freediving
Freediving is not the main use case; the site is built around scuba training and sightseeing.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is secondary because the useful features sit below the surface.
Wildlife at Capernwray (Jackdaw Quarry)
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Capernwray (Jackdaw Quarry)
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Capernwray (Jackdaw Quarry)
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility6m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
