Alternative Names: Ferrybridge Underwater Trail.
Type of Dive: Scenic dive under and around the bridge following an underwater trail with plenty of marine life.
Suggested experience: Not for a novice.
Travel directions: Google map
Parking directions: At the dive centre.
Distance from Weymouth: 10 mins 2.6 Miles
Lat & Long: N50.582816 W-2.471527 Postcode DT4 9JZ Google map
Tides: Tide tables HW or LW Portland plus 45 minutes
Depth: 7m
Site entry/exit: From the hard standing in the car park of Fathom and Blues – please ask permission
Underwater directions: This area is great for seeing Seahorses, anemones, nuddies, crabs etc. A very scenic dive under the bridge and around the slopes in the entrance to the harbour.
Air & Nitrox: Fathom and blues Scimitar diving
Site Hazards: An SMB is required at all times. Boat traffic is regular and heavy. Beware of tides. Up to 7 knots through the channel. BE CAREFUL
Nearest Public phone: 300 m on the left as you go towards Weymouth.
Mobile Network service: Most networks work here.
Accommodation: The Aqua or Weymouth tourist information, 01305 785747.
Other comments: Use an SMB in case there's any boat traffic. Because of the large tidal movement and the shallow water this area has plenty of plant and sea life. You can also dive the Royal Adelaide on the other side of the bridge.
Cafe: Quiddles Cafe
Revision: 1
Thanks To: Fathom and blues and Colin Garrett
Links: Link
Created by: Dale at Fathom and Blues
Date: 20/1/11
Surface Photos:
Underwater Photos: By Colin Garrett Utube Utube
Dive Map: Not required,