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Crown Hill Bay
Crown Hill Bay is a sheltered shore dive at Bovisand with stepped access.
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Treat it as a calm-weather shore dive with a stair carry, tide-sensitive entry, and enough marine life to interest both trainees and photographers.
About Crown Hill Bay
Crown Hill Bay is the third beach at Bovisand, reached down steep steps from the car park. It is a sheltered, shallow shore dive with a mix of rock, sand, and seaweed that works well for training or relaxed local dives. The bay still produces plenty of life, including mermaid's purses, wrasse, crabs, lobster, cuttlefish, octopus, and rays, so it rewards a slow look around.
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Research Estimate At Crown Hill Bay
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
Where Is Crown Hill Bay?
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Crown Hill Bay Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
1m - 7m
Depth Note
The site stays under 10m and typically tops out around 7m at high tide.
Best Season
Late spring to early autumn.
Typical Conditions
Sheltered bay, shallow water, and a mixed rock-sand-seaweed bottom that suits calm-weather shore dives and training sessions.
Safety & Access At Crown Hill Bay
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat trafficCold waterLow visibility
Safety Notes
Watch the steps, the seaweed at low tide, and the return up the hill with heavy kit. If you swim away from the bay, keep an SMB up and mind local boat traffic.
Access Restrictions
Best dived at high tide; low tide makes the entry slippery and the return more awkward with heavy kit.
Legal Notes
Dogs are not allowed on Bovisand Beach from May 1 to September 30.
Local Intel For Crown Hill Bay
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A shallow shore dive with enough life to reward slow exploration and relaxed photography.
Freediving
Possible only for careful practice in very calm conditions; the stair carry and tide window make this more of a relaxed shore-dive spot than a dedicated freedive site.
Snorkeling
The sheltered bay and shallow water can work well for snorkelling on settled days.
Recent Logged Visits At Crown Hill Bay
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Crown Hill Bay
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