GLOCLIFFE - Cornwall & Devon

The Glocliffe is a big ship, well broken up, but still a fantastic dive when conditions allow. We love how the hull plates have twisted and curled, creating these amazing overhangs and crevices that are just packed with marine life. You’ll spend a good hour exploring the two massive boilers, which stand proud, almost like a pair of sentinels, covered in plumose anemones and dead man’s fingers. Look closely in the nooks, and you’ll often spot conger eels – some of them huge – peering out from the darkness. Our favourite time to dive the Glocliffe is on a slack tide, with a bit of sunshine filtering down, really bringing out the vibrant colours of the anemones. It sits deep, around 39 metres, so this is one for experienced wreck divers comfortable with deco. You’re not going to see pristine cabins, but the sheer scale of the wreckage and the way nature has reclaimed it makes for a truly captivating dive.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
50.451866, -3.289217
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
39m

Marine Protected Area: Lyme Bay and Torbay

Best Time to Dive in Cornwall & Devon

The warmest water temperatures in Cornwall & Devon occur in January, averaging 9.6°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 9.6°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 9.6°C (air: 7.3°C)
  • February: 9.6°C (air: 8.4°C)
  • March: 9.6°C (air: 8.6°C)
  • April: 9.6°C (air: 10.1°C)
  • May: 9.6°C (air: 12.6°C)
  • June: 9.6°C (air: 15.2°C)
  • July: 9.6°C (air: 16.6°C)
  • August: 9.6°C (air: 17.1°C)
  • September: 9.6°C (air: 15.9°C)
  • October: 9.6°C (air: 13.5°C)
  • November: 9.6°C (air: 10.7°C)
  • December: 9.6°C (air: 8.7°C)

Nearby Dive Sites in Cornwall & Devon

Nearest Dive Centres to GLOCLIFFE

Marine Life in Cornwall & Devon

Home to 192 recorded species including 93 reef fish, 18 sharks & rays, 13 whales & dolphins, 11 crabs & lobsters, 11 other, 10 seagrass & algae.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for GLOCLIFFE

Based on average water temperature of 9.6°C.

  • Drysuit - water at 10°C demands a drysuit with thermal undergarments
  • Hood & Gloves (7mm+) - critical to prevent heat loss
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories