CLODMOOR (PROBABLY)

Best months: Jul–Sep

Protected Area

Beachy Head West

Why dive here

With 176+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales and ocean sunfish (mola mola) - CLODMOOR (PROBABLY) offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.

Best timeJul–Sep

WetsuitA 5mm wetsuit

Marine lifeBlue Sharks, Dolphins, Dwarf Minke Whales, Humpback Whales and Ocean Sunfish (Mola Mola) · 176+ species recorded

Water10-18°C · warmest July, August, September

CharacterWreck dive · max 20m

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

We’re calling this the Clodmoor ‘Probably’ because while the wreck fits the dimensions and general area, positive identification is still up for debate. But honestly, when you're down there, gliding over the huge triple-expansion engine, the name almost doesn't matter. This old steamer, torpedoed back in 1917, now lies at a very manageable 20 metres, making it a great dive for anyone with a decent Wreck Diver certification looking for a proper piece of history. The Clodmoor is wonderfully broken up in places, giving you a chance to swim through gaping holds that were once full of cargo. We love to poke around the collapsed bow section, where thick schools of juvenile pollock often mill about, darting into the shadows as you approach. Keep an eye out for conger eels too; they’re particularly fond of the more intact stern, peeking out from behind rusting plates. The sheer scale of the ship is impressive, with sections of hull still standing proud, heavily encrusted with dead man's fingers and anemones. It’s a solid, atmospheric dive, full of the kind of quiet drama only a century-old wreck can offer.