United Kingdom

Uncover the hidden gems of the United Kingdom’s diving scene. From the rugged coastlines of Scotland to the pristine waters of Cornwall, we showcase the diverse dive sites that make the UK a captivating underwater destination.

Dive into the vibrant marine life of the Channel Islands, explore historic wrecks off the English coast, and witness the natural wonders that lie beneath the waves in the UK’s rich aquatic landscapes.

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Bass Rock, Firth of Forth, Scotland
Why divers should visit the Bass

LAWSON WOOD explores the seabird-covered landmark at the entrance to the Firth of Forth, which offers dramatic scenery both above and below the surface The

This ship would become a popular wreck-site
100 BEST UK WRECK DIVES

As the treasured Wreck Tour series was beginning its 180-site run in Diver magazine, renowned shipwreck expert KENDALL McDONALD came up with his personal 100 Best UK Wreck

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Seagrass meadows are an important part of the UK’s marine environment (Lewis Jeffries / Project Seagrass)
Unprecedented marine heatwave hits UK

And underlines the urgency of cleaning up UK coasts and rivers, say RICHARD UNSWORTH of Swansea University and BENJAMIN JONES of Florida International University Also

A seal hitches a ride from a passing snorkeller – in this case Steve Dover’s son Fiohann
Hangers-on in Lundy

Lundy Island provides an annual place of pilgrimage for STEVE DOVER, friends and children – and more often than not the seals are up for

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Divers enjoy unseasonably benign conditions in Loch Fyne
Fyne Chance!

Diving early in the season can be a lottery. Much is down to luck, but it pays to pick your dive site wisely. Mark Davies

Loch Carron, in Scotlands north-west highlands
Dolphin Escort

Leaping cetaceans accompany the boat as JANE WILKINSON heads out to enjoy another days colourful reef diving in seductive Loch Carron, in Scotlands north-west highlands

Bishop Rock, off the Scilly Isles, is Britain's most south-westerly Atlantic outpost, with a long history of wrecked shipping and ravaged lighthouses. When conditions are good, the rocks below the current lighthouse (opposite) make one of the best pinnacle dives in the country, says Clem Maginnis.
Around the Rugged Rock

In the 13th Century, people convicted of a serious crime were taken out to Bishop Rock and left there with bread and water to be

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Kayaks convene at Breakwater Fort.
Breakwater Fort by Kayak

Kayaks are ideal for exploring those places between shore and boat-diving distance that divers neglect – extended-range shore diving, if you will. John Liddiard paddles

The exploration of Wookey Hole
60 years in a cave

The history of cave diving in Britain can almost be told in terms of the exploration of Wookey Hole, a famous cave system under the

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