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Designated jetty access and washroom facilities.
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Ellerton Park
Ellerton Park is a beginner-friendly freshwater lake dive.
Ellerton Park's shore access, guideline lines, and shallow lake profile make it a straightforward UK training dive.
About Ellerton Park
Ellerton Park is a beginner-friendly freshwater lake dive in North Yorkshire with shore access, guideline lines, and a shallow training profile. It suits open-water practice, buoyancy work, and relaxed local fun dives more than scenic reef hunting, with sunken objects and freshwater fish adding interest. Low visibility and cold water are the main planning variables.
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Research Estimate At Ellerton Park
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 5m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHeavily damaged
Aquatic LifeAverage variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Ellerton Park?
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Ellerton Park Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
1m - 9m
Depth Note
Shallow lake site with a modest maximum depth and training features for novice practice.
Best Season
Late spring through early autumn is the most comfortable window for training.
Typical Conditions
Shallow freshwater, variable visibility, cold water, and little to no current.
Safety & Access At Ellerton Park
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Cold waterLow visibility
Safety Notes
Use the guideline lines when visibility drops, bring cold-water protection, and do not rely on on-site oxygen.
Access Restrictions
Diving must stay in the designated area, with last water entry one hour before closing.
Legal Notes
Lake use is restricted to the designated water-activities area, and jetty access is required for the dive zone.
Local Intel For Ellerton Park
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A shore-based freshwater training dive with guideline lines, a shallow profile, and simple navigation landmarks.
Freediving
Less of a natural freediving fit than scuba because the site is built around guideline-based training and shore access.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is limited by low visibility and is best only in the shallow designated area.
Wildlife at Ellerton Park
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Ellerton Park
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Ellerton Park
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility5m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.