Diving in Northumberland & Northeast

Explore 1234 dive sites in Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom. Ocean conditions, marine species, and dive centres.

Marine Life in Northumberland & Northeast

Home to 132 recorded species including 53 reef fish, 15 whales & dolphins, 11 sharks & rays, 10 other, 10 seagrass & algae, 9 crabs & lobsters.

Dive Site Difficulty in Northumberland & Northeast

Northumberland & Northeast has 10 beginner dive sites - suitable for divers of all levels.

Marine Protected Areas in Northumberland & Northeast

  • Caerlaverock - National Nature Reserve (IUCN Category II)
  • Dyfi - National Nature Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
  • Dyfi Biosphere Reserve - UNESCO-MAB Biosphere Reserve (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
  • Morfa Harlech - National Nature Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
  • Ribble Estuary - National Nature Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
  • Newborough Warren And Ynys Llanddwyn - National Nature Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
  • North Anglesey Coast - Heritage Coast (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
  • Holyhead Mountain - Heritage Coast (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
  • Aberffraw Bay - Heritage Coast (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
  • Great Orme - Heritage Coast (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
  • Llyn Coast - Heritage Coast (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
  • Ainsdale Sand Dunes - National Nature Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
  • Killard - National Nature Reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • North Arran - National Scenic Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Nith Estuary - National Scenic Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • East Stewartry Coast - National Scenic Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Fleet Valley - National Scenic Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • North Strangford Lough - National Nature Reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • St Bees Head - Heritage Coast (IUCN Category V)
  • Ynys Mon/Anglesey - Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty (IUCN Category V)
  • Arnside & Silverdale - Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (IUCN Category V)
  • Solway Coast - Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (IUCN Category V)
  • Cors Fochno & Dyfi - Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) (IUCN Category IV)
  • The Dee - Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Upper Solway Flats & Marshes - Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Drigg Dunes and Gullery, Ravenglass - Local Nature Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
  • Hilbre Islands - Local Nature Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
  • Ravenmeols Hills - Local Nature Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
  • Traeth Lafan - Local Nature Reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Ribble & Alt Estuaries - Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Morecambe Bay - Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Mersey Estuary - Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Grennan Bay - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category III)
  • Isle of Whithorn Bay - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category III)
  • Sgavoch - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category III)
  • Turnberry Lighthouse to Port Murray - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category III)
  • Drumadoon - Tormore - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category III)
  • Girvan to Ballantrae Coast Section - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category III)
  • Ardrossan to Saltcoats Coast - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category III)
  • South Coast of Arran - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category III)
  • Turnberry Dunes - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Maidens to Doonfoot - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category III)
  • Cree Estuary - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Upper Solway Flats and Marshes - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Corsewall Point to Milleur Point - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category III)
  • Western Gailes - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Clauchlands Point - Corrygills - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category III)
  • Corrie Foreshore and Limestone Mines - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category III)
  • Morroch Bay - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category III)
  • Laggan - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category III)
  • Torrs to Mason's Walk - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Borgue Coast - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Sanda Islands - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Port Logan - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category III)
  • Kames Bay - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Scare Rocks - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Troon Golf Links and Foreshore - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Mull of Galloway - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Ballochmartin Bay - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Torrs Warren - Luce Sands - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Drigg Coast - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Duddon Estuary - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Back Bay to Carghidown - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Annaside - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Mersey Estuary - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Lune Estuary - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Morecambe Bay - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • St. Bees Head - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Cockerham Marsh - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • South Walney and Piel Channel Flats - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Skelwith Hill - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • North Wirral Foreshore - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Allt Wen A Traeth Tanybwlch - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Beddmanarch-Cymyran - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Carmel Head - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Carreg Y Llam - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Cemlyn Bay - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Craigyfulfran & Clarach - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Creigiau Aberarth-Morfa - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Creigiau Cwm-Ceriw A Ffos-Las (Morfa Bychan) - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Creigiau Pen Y Graig - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Borth - Clarach - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Dinas Dinlle - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Dyfi - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Arfordir Gogleddol Penmon - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Gronant Dunes And Talacre Warren - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Gwydir Bay - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Henborth - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Llanbadrig - Dinas Gynfor - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Traeth Pensarn - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Morfa Dyffryn - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Morfa Harlech - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Tiroedd A Glannau Rhwng Cricieth Ac Afon Glaslyn - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Newborough Warren - Ynys Llanddwyn - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Penrhynoedd Llangadwaladr - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Porth Ceiriad, Porth Neigwl Ac Ynysoedd Sant Tudwal - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Porth Dinllaen I Borth Pistyll - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Puffin Island - Ynys Seiriol - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Traeth Lafan - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Traeth Llanon - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Traeth Lligwy - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • The Skerries - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Trwyn Dwlban - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Ynys Feurig - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Ynysoedd Y Gwylanod, Gwylan Islands - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Salt Pans Bay - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Ballantrae Shingle Beach - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Abbey Burn Foot to Balcary Point - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Shoulder o' Craig - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category III)
  • Auchencairn and Orchardton Bays - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Silloth Dunes and Mawbray Bank - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Ribble Estuary - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Jack Scout - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Ballymacormick Point - Area of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Ballyquintin Point - Area of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • North Walney - National Nature Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
  • Inner Belfast Lough - Area of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Killard - Area of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Rathlin Island - Coast - Area of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Larne Lough - Area of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Sheep Island - Area of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Strangford Lough Part 1 - Area of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Strangford Lough Part 2 - Area of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Strangford Lough Part 3 - Area of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Murlough - Area of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Larne Lough - Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Aber Mawddach/Mawddach Estuary - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Afon Seiont - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Annaside and Gutterby Banks - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Carlingford Lough - Area of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Carrickarade - Area of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Dee Estuary / Aber Afon Dyfrdwy - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Glanllynnau A Glannau Pen-Ychain I Gricieth - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Glannau Tonfanau I Friog - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Mersey Narrows - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Morfa Dinlle - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Mynydd Tir Y Cwmwd A'R Glannau At Garreg Yr Imbill - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • New Ferry - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Outer Belfast Lough - Area of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Portmuck - Area of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Sefton Coast - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Ty Croes - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Wyre Estuary - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Killough Bay and Strand Lough - Area of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Outer Ards - Area of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Porth Towyn I Borth Wen - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Y Foryd - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Upper Solway Flats & Marshes - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Aber Afon Conwy - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Dee Estuary - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Wig Bach A'R Glannau I Borth Alwm - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • The Kittiwake Tower - Local Nature Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
  • Stevenston Beach - Local Nature Reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Wigtown Bay - Local Nature Reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Y Foryd - Local Nature Reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Gronant Dunes - Local Nature Reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Pen Y Banc - Local Nature Reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Glannau Penmon - Biwmares - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Glannau Porthaethwy - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Belfast Lough - Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Carlingford Lough - Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Duddon Estuary - Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Loch of Inch & Torrs Warren - Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Strangford Loch - Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Strangford and Lecale - Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Castle Point - Area of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Cloghfin Port - Area of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • The Maidens - Area of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Kilkeel Steps - Area of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Tyrella and Minerstown - Area of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Ailsa Craig - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Belfast Lough Open Water - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Belfast Lough - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Carlingford Lough - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Croker Carbonate Slabs - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Dee Estuary / Aber Dyfrdwy - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Drigg Coast - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Duddon Estuary - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Glannau Môn: Cors heli / Anglesey Coast: Saltmarsh - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Killough Bay - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Larne Lough - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Liverpool Bay / Bae Lerpwl - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Luce Bay and Sands - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Mersey Estuary - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Morecambe Bay - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Morecambe Bay - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Murlough - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Outer Ards - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Pen Llyn a`r Sarnau / Lleyn Peninsula and the Sarnau - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Pisces Reef Complex - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Ramsey, Isle of Man - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Rathlin Island - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Rathlin Island - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Red Bay - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Ribble and Alt Estuaries - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Shell Flat and Lune Deep - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Solway Firth - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Strangford Lough - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Strangford Lough - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • The Dee Estuary - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • The Maidens - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Traeth Lafan / Lavan Sands, Conway Bay - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Upper Solway Flats and Marshes - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Y Fenai a Bae Conwy / Menai Strait and Conwy Bay - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Strangford Lough - Marine Conservation Zone (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Fylde - Marine Conservation Zone (IUCN Category IV)
  • Southannan Sands - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Lamlash Bay - Community Marine Conservation Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Clyde Sea Sill - Nature Conservation Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • South Arran - Nature Conservation Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Mournes Coast - Area of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Samuel's Port - Area of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • St. John's Point - Area of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Horse Island - Nature Reserve (IUCN Category Ia)
  • Carlingford Lough Islands - Nature Reserve (IUCN Category Ia)
  • Larne Lough Islands - Nature Reserve (IUCN Category Ia)
  • Belfast Lough - Nature Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
  • Strangford Bay & Sandy Island - Nature Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
  • Mull Of Galloway & Scare Rocks - Nature Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
  • Mersey Estuary - Nature Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
  • Campfield Marsh - Nature Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
  • Dee Estuary - Nature Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
  • Kirkconnell Merse - Nature Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
  • Leighton Moss & Morecambe Bay - Nature Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
  • Mersehead - Nature Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
  • Strangford Lough - Nature Reserve (IUCN Category V)
  • Formby - Nature Reserve (IUCN Category V)
  • Cumbria Coast - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Fylde - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Clyde Sea Sill - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • South Arran - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Mersey Narrows and North Wirral Foreshore - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Allonby Bay - Marine Conservation Zone (IUCN Category IV)
  • West of Walney - Marine Conservation Zone (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • The Mersey Narrows and North Wirral Foreshore - Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Glannau Aberdaron and Ynys Enlli / Aberdaron Coast and Bardsey Island - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Rathlin - Marine Conservation Zone (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Waterfoot - Marine Conservation Zone (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Outer Belfast Lough - Marine Conservation Zone (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Carlingford Lough - Marine Conservation Zone (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Allonby Bay - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • West of Walney - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Killough Bay - Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Outer Ards - Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Southwick Coast - Nature Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
  • Drummains Reedbed - Nature Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
  • North Anglesey Marine / Gogledd Mon Forol - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
  • Anglesey Terns / Morwenoliaid Ynys Mon - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
  • Northern Cardigan Bay / Gogledd Bae Ceredigion - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
  • Carlingford Lough - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
  • Outer Belfast Lough - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
  • Rathlin - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
  • Waterfoot - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
  • Morecambe Bay and Duddon Estuary - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
  • North Channel - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
  • Bae Cemlyn/ Cemlyn Bay - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Dyfi Estuary / Aber Dyfi - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Irish Sea Front - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Baie ny Carrickey - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category IV)
  • Douglas Bay - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category IV)
  • Langness - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category IV)
  • Laxey Bay - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category IV)
  • Little Ness - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category IV)
  • Niarbyl Bay - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category IV)
  • Port Erin Bay - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category IV)
  • Calf and Wart Bank - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category IV)
  • West Coast - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category IV)
  • Queenie Corner - Marine Conservation Zone (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • South Rigg - Marine Conservation Zone (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • West of Copeland - Marine Conservation Zone (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Ribble Estuary - Marine Conservation Zone (IUCN Category IV)
  • Solway Firth - Marine Conservation Zone (IUCN Category IV)
  • Wyre-Lune - Marine Conservation Zone (IUCN Category IV)
  • Cumbria Coast - Zone 1 - Marine Conservation Zone (IUCN Category IV)
  • Isle of Man Biosphere Reserve Reserve - UNESCO-MAB Biosphere Reserve (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
  • Swan Island - Nature Reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Granagh Bay - Nature Reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Dorn - Nature Reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Cloughy Rocks - Nature Reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Allonby Bay Highly Protected Marine Area - Marine Conservation Zone (IUCN Category IV)
  • Ailsa Craig - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Loch of Inch and Torrs Warren - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Shell Flat and Lune Deep - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Pisces Reef Complex - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Solway Firth - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Ribble and Alt Estuaries - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Mersey Estuary - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Glannau Môn: Cors heli / Anglesey Coast: Saltmarsh - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • The Dee Estuary - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Traeth Lafan/ Lavan Sands, Conway Bay - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Anglesey Terns / Morwenoliaid Ynys Môn - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Glannau Aberdaron ac Ynys Enlli/ Aberdaron Coast and Bardsey Island - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Rathlin Island - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Mersey Narrows and North Wirral Foreshore - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Belfast Lough Open Water - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Liverpool Bay / Bae Lerpwl - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Solway Firth - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Morecambe Bay - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Drigg Coast - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Luce Bay and Sands - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Sefton Coast - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Pen Llŷn a`r Sarnau/ Lleyn Peninsula and the Sarnau - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Sheep Island - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Larne Lough - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Belfast Lough - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Strangford Lough - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Carlingford Lough - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Killough Bay - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Outer Ards - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Dyfi Estuary / Aber Dyfi - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Ynys Seiriol / Puffin Island - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • The Maidens - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • North Anglesey Marine / Gogledd Môn Forol - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • North Channel - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Clogwyni Pen Llŷn/ Seacliffs of Lleyn - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Mull of Galloway - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Y Fenai a Bae Conwy/ Menai Strait and Conwy Bay - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Bae Cemlyn/ Cemlyn Bay - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Dee Estuary/ Aber Dyfrdwy - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Morfa Harlech a Morfa Dyffryn - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Murlough - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Strangford Lough - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Morecambe Bay and Duddon Estuary - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Northern Cardigan Bay / Gogledd Bae Ceredigion - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Irish Sea Front - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Croker Carbonate Slabs - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Rathlin Island - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Red Bay - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)

Getting to Northumberland & Northeast - Nearest Airports

  • Isle of Man Airport (IOM), Castletown - 35 km away, approx 53 min travel time
  • Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL), Liverpool - 114 km away, approx 139 min travel time
  • Manchester Airport (MAN), Manchester, Greater Manchester - 142 km away, approx 170 min travel time

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the typical water visibility and temperatures for scuba diving in Northumberland and the Northeast?
Specific details on typical water visibility and temperatures for diving in Northumberland and the Northeast are not provided in the current data. However, as part of the United Kingdom, divers should generally anticipate cooler water conditions, which often influence visibility depending on local weather and currents.
What kind of marine life, especially highlights like seals, can divers expect to encounter in the Northumberland and Northeast dive region?
Divers exploring Northumberland and the Northeast can look forward to encountering the famous seal colonies, particularly around the Farne Islands. While specific details on other marine life are not provided, the presence of these charismatic creatures makes for memorable dives. For more general information on marine species, visit our wildlife database.
Where are the best dive sites located in Northumberland and the Northeast, and what makes them popular?
The Northumberland and the Northeast region is renowned for its dramatic wrecks from both World Wars, offering exciting exploration opportunities. Popular sites include numerous intermediate wreck dives such as the EDITOR and JERSEYMOOR. Additionally, the Farne Islands are a highlight, known for their seal colonies, and there are accessible reef dives like Porth Dafarch.
Is diving in Northumberland and the Northeast suitable for beginner divers, or is it primarily for more experienced individuals?
Diving in Northumberland and the Northeast caters to both beginner and more experienced divers. Several sites, such as Porth Dafarch, Spring Lakes, and Newry Beach, are designated as Beginner-friendly reef dives. Additionally, there are numerous intermediate wreck dives, including the EDITOR and JERSEYMOOR, for those with more experience.
How do divers typically access the main dive sites and departure points, such as the Farne Islands, in Northumberland and the Northeast?
Specific details regarding typical access methods and departure points for dive sites, including the Farne Islands, in Northumberland and the Northeast are not available in the current data. However, with 47 dive centres in the region, divers can expect to find local operators who can facilitate trips to various sites.
What is the best time of year to go diving in Northumberland and the Northeast, considering weather, sea conditions, and marine life encounters?
Information on the best time of year for diving in Northumberland and the Northeast, considering weather, sea conditions, and marine life encounters, is not provided in the current data. For general guidance on seasonal diving, you may consult our When to Dive resource.
What type of exposure suit (wetsuit vs. drysuit) is generally recommended for diving in the cooler waters of Northumberland and the Northeast?
While specific water temperatures are not provided, diving in the United Kingdom's Northumberland and the Northeast sub-region generally involves cooler waters. For such conditions, many divers often prefer a drysuit for optimal thermal protection, though wetsuit choice depends on individual tolerance and dive duration. You can explore various options on our equipment page.
Are there any particular tidal currents or other environmental challenges divers should be aware of when planning a trip to Northumberland and the Northeast?
Details regarding specific tidal currents or other environmental challenges for divers in Northumberland and the Northeast are not included in the provided data. Divers should always consult local dive operators for up-to-date conditions and safety briefings before planning their dives.