Explore Tapwood Lake
A purpose-built inland diving venue offering depths to 34 metres, excellent visibility, training facilities and an evolving underwater environment.
34m
DEPTH
A maximum depth of 34 metres ideal for all levels of diver.
10-15m
VISIBILITY
Excellent visibility of 10-15 metres and bright even at depth.
20 Acres
LAKE SIZE
A 20 acre former silica sand quarry with diverse features.
Members Only
PRIVATE ACCESS
Secure, members-only access for a safe and friendly environment.
Current Surface Facilities
- 20 Diving Parking Spaces
- Changing Tents (coming soon)
- Air & Nitrox fills (coming soon)
- Surface Pontoon allowing for entry and exit to the water.
- Slip way is reserved for rescue training or emergencies.
- A focus on conservation is a key goal for the site.
Underwater Features
Shallow Zone
0 - 10 m
- Reliably Good Visibility
- Training Platforms
Intermediate Zone
10 - 21 m
- Ideal for navigation exercises.
- Training Platform at 21m (coming soon)
- Submerged artefacts
(coming soon)
Deep Zone
21 - 34 m
- Ideal for advanced courses, technical and closed circuit rebreather diving.
- Training Platform at 30m (coming soon)
Our Goals & Conservation Activities
- Conserving and enhancing the natural environment.
- Develop the lake slowly and organically.
- Nature friendly, both above and below the water.
- Restricting diver numbers so as to increase diver safety and to minimise environmental impact.
- Engaging with our members for future developments at the lake.
- To be friendly, helpful and approachable.
