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Dive Site: Eight Acre Lake
Location: Mires Lane, North Cave, East Yorkshire
Description: New inland quarry
Depth: 14.5 metres max (48 feet)
Visibility: 3 - 4 metres in April (10 - 13 feet)
Rating: ****
A new site opened in January 2005. There is plenty to see at various depths. Not a novice dive. Viz is getting better, staff are friendly and there is free tea/coffee! Telephone booking only on 07891 281214 as the quarry is limited to 35 divers per day, although there is no problem with parking and it is all close to the water. For full details go to their website.
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M Dalby, PADI Open Water
The site is now closed to divers.
Alan Hardy, Advanced Diver CI
Under new management reopens April 2008.
Liam Gibbins
Visited eight acre lake 30/08/05 however closed (due to new opening hours). The owner - Michelle I think - opened especially for us even though there were only two of us! Thoroughly enjoyed our day, would definitely go again even though it's a 260 miles round trip.
Jacky Kennedy
I first went when it was opened, the viz was very poor but over the summer season it has got 300% better. Staff are really friendly and very accommodating it makes a fun day out if a club books it for the day. After my 1st dive would not have gone back but I'm glad I gave it a second go.
Shaun Higgins
If you live in the Humberside and Yorkshire area, this is a very convenient site - okay it's only shallow and the visibility is generally poor, but the staff are welcoming and new 'bits' are being added as and when. Be careful with your car suspension though, the approach road is a bit rough.
A useful place for training and trying out new gear AND if you can navigate here, you can navigate anywhere!
Paul Hildreth
Great place to dive, great staff, it's a definite must do! So put it on your list of places to dive and pay them a visit. Myself and a couple of members from our club have joined their membership. Take an underwater camera - there are laughs to be had!
Jamie Wood, BSAC Club Diver
Being a native Hull lad this site is a godsend. Access is very easy, staff willing to help with equipment, training spares and anything you throw at them. Go that extra mile to make your diving safe and enjoyable.
Steve Hart
Went there today - whoever said it was not for novices was talking rubbish! It's fine for training. The guy that runs it is very friendly and keen to give good service - free tea & coffee! Less intimidating for new divers than some of the more established sites.
Magnus Johnson, OWSI
Who needs Stoney Cove, we only dive this site when we dive inland. It's friendly, a good all round dive site and a good training place for all.
Gary Weobley
20/8/06 - Have dived here twice so far, going again tomorrow. The track is a bit rough. The viz is good at 6m, but it does get cold at about 7m (thermoclime) and the viz is worse. I think this place is great - you park near the water, it's quiet, the viz is OK, the staff are friendly, it's close to home and the coffee is free. Airfills are £4. Give it a go, you may be surprised!
Neil Norman
Excellent site, did my open water and rescue there. Dave & Michelle are very friendly with copius cups of tea & coffee (free) and a great all day brekky at 4 quid. Sites viz varies, but I have dived it with near to zero in 4 degrees and had a great time. Excellent for navigation training.
Steve
Did my open water course here. Very nice place to dive water, I was diving at around 13m, would definitely recommend it.
Stephen Brusby
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