Independent feature on the quarry's layout, wildlife, and visibility.
Shore-access quarry dive with clear water and training features.
Shore-access quarry dive with clear water and training features.
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The quarry runs on managed opening hours and booking-based visits.
Dosthill Quarry is a shore-access freshwater dive built for easy repeat visits, with clear water, training platforms, and a mix of walls, ledges, and sunken features. It suits beginners and club divers as much as experienced locals, because the site stays straightforward to navigate while still offering enough structure to keep each lap interesting. The shallow side is the simplest place to settle in, while the back half rewards slower buoyancy and a careful line through the quarry. Expect a managed inland site with easy parking, regular opening hours, and wildlife that makes the most of the spring-fed water.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 24m
Depth Note
Shore entry into a quarry basin with a sudden drop on the far side, training platforms, and features to about 24 m.
Typical Conditions
Sheltered freshwater quarry with walls, platforms, and sunken features; calm water and depth management matter more than current.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
The deeper side can go silty, so keep trim tidy and avoid dropping onto the bottom near the walls.
Access Restrictions
Access follows quarry opening hours and booking rules.
Legal Notes
Follow quarry rules and avoid disturbing the walls, platforms, and sunken features.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Scuba divers get the most out of the walls, platforms, and sunken features, especially with tight buoyancy.
Freediving
Free diving is supported, with easy entry and exit and clear water for practice.
Chill / Non-diver
A relaxed inland training and practice site for repeat visits.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
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Research Sources
Independent feature on the quarry's layout, wildlife, and visibility.
Official quarry page with access, opening-hours, and activity information.
Directory listing with shore access, visibility, and current conditions.
Club event page describing the site as small and low key with easy parking.
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