Dive-school page describing the lake as a training site used by many schools and clubs in southern England.
Holborough Lake is a shore-access freshwater training lake in Kent.
Holborough Lake is a shore-access freshwater training lake in Kent.
Dives are normally arranged with the lake contact or a school operating there.
Holborough Lake is a shore-access freshwater training lake in Snodland, Kent, with easy road access and an active dive center. The lake is built for practice dives, with underwater platforms, boats, vehicles, and other attractions rather than a big natural reef. Call ahead before you travel because opening times, parking, and paid entry shape the day more than the dive itself.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 11m
Depth Note
The lake is reported as an 11 m-deep former chalk quarry with underwater training features.
Best Season
Year-round; call ahead for opening times
Typical Conditions
Freshwater quarry lake with training platforms, submerged attractions, low current, and modest visibility.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Call ahead to confirm opening times, parking, and booking requirements before travelling. Be ready for a lake day that is driven by access control more than by water movement.
Access Restrictions
Confirm opening times before you travel, expect paid diving, and be aware that parking is limited. Arrange dives through the lake contact or an operator running sessions there.
Legal Notes
Paid diving applies and access is controlled by the lake schedule. Follow on-site rules and parking guidance when you arrive.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
The lake is set up for training dives, buoyancy practice, and simple navigation around submerged features.
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.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Dive-school page describing the lake as a training site used by many schools and clubs in southern England.
Independent map/listing confirming the former quarry setting and overall lake depth.
Dive directory with visibility, facilities, depth, access, and freshwater species details.
Local community FAQ with visitor parking and lake-area information.
Operator page describing Holborough Lake as an 8-acre, 11 m-deep former chalk quarry with training features.
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