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ARNO (POSSIBLY)

Forget your preconceptions of UK diving when it comes to the Arno. This isn't a deep, silty trudge; it’s a vibrant, shallow playground. We love it because it’s a perfect shore dive, easy to access, and feels like you've stumbled onto a secret garden. The Arno sits right in the shallows, barely a few metres deep at high tide, so your bottom time is practically unlimited. The wreck itself is well broken, scattered across the seabed, but that’s its charm. You’ll find bits of hull plating, ribs poking up, and the impressive boiler still largely intact, covered in an explosion of colour. Look closely, and you’ll see plumose anemones, dahlia anemones, and a surprising number of wrasse darting in and out of the crevices. The light penetration here is often fantastic, especially on a sunny day with a gentle swell, making the reds and oranges of the anemones truly pop. It’s a photographer’s dream and a perfect site for newer divers or those who just want a relaxed potter without the pressure of depth. We’d suggest going at slack high water for the best visibility.