Alternative Names: None
Type of Dive: Shore dive best done at high tide suitable for novices or for a shallow night-dive and is also good for snorkelling.
Suggested experience: Novice upwards
Travel directions: Google about 5 miles before Porthmadog.
Parking directions: At the ramp down to the shore. Google
From Birmingham:133 Miles 2 hours 56 Min's
Lat & Long: 52° 55' 4.93'' -4° 13' 35.85'' Postcode LL52 0EB Google
Tides: Tide tables High is 3hrs before Liverpool
Depth: 10m max out to 200m
Site entry/exit: Easy entry/exit from the shore to the west of the Castle.
Underwater directions: A Long shallow dive on a sandy seabed with some boulders at the foot of the castle. This dive is well known for its sea life so take your camera. Southerly winds soon reduce the visibility so its best to dive here during calm weather or if the wind is from a northerly direction
Site Hazards: None
Accommodation: Camping
Nearest Public phone: In Criccieth
Mobile Network service: Most services available
Created by: Finstrokes
Air & Nitrox: You don’t really need nitrox fills for this! In fact, you hardly need air! Tynrhos Diving (01758 740712),
Site Hazards: Watch out for boat traffic
Other comments: Very easy dive site, good for training and very popular for night diving.
Pub: Contact me
Created by: Finstrokes
Date: 5/12/10
Revision: 1
Thanks To:
Surface Photos: To Follow
Underwater Photos: Utube Contact me
Dive Map: Not Reqd
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