19 Aug 2008:
Britains 10 best sites for diving and snorkelling
The Manacles, off the Lizard Peninsula, Cornwall
Located a short distance from The Lizard coast, the granite reef of the Manacles offers some of the most fun you can have with flippers in Britain.
Scapa Flow, Orkney Islands
Scotland has many great dive sites including the marine nature reserve of St Abbs and Eyemouth, but top of the list for many is the scuttled German World War One Fleet which lies in the rather ominous sounding Scapa Flow in the Orkney Islands.
Challaborough Beach, South Devon
Russell Troake, PADI Scuba Instructor, describes the wreck of the "Persier" as being his favourite British dive site.
Scomer Island, Pembrokeshire
Pembrokeshire has some of the most spectaclar coastal scenery in Britain and below the waves there’s plenty to see too.
Lundy Island, Bristol Channel, Devon
This car-free island is an unspoilt habitat enjoyed by a large variety of wildlife including migratory seabirds and the Lundy ponies.
Farne Islands, Northumberland
Isles of Scilly
The Isles of Scilly are as close as Britain gets to having picture postcard tropical islands. If you’re still searching for an excuse to visit, pack your wetsuit and make the most of these unspoilt waters which are well known for their good levels of visibility.
Bowleaze Cove, Weymouth, Dorset
At the eastern end of Weymouth Bay, Bowleaze Cove is a fairly standard stretch of sand. However, it’s definitely worth a visit with your snorkel and fins.
Drawna Rock, Porthkerris, Cornwall
Freediving instructor, Sam Kirby (no relation) recommends her favourite snorkelling spot: “My first ever real look beneath the surface was at Drawna Rock and it remains a favourite.
Boscombe, Bournemouth
A snorkelling destination currently under construction is the artificial surf reef being built at Boscombe this summer.
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