ALYN

Protected Area

Langness

Why dive here

With 118+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and orcas - ALYN offers some of Northumberland & Northeast's richest wreck diving.

Marine lifeDolphins, Dwarf Minke Whales, Humpback Whales, Ocean Sunfish (Mola Mola) and Orcas · 118+ species recorded

CharacterWreck dive · max 5m

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

The Alyn wreck, a steamer that ran aground in poor visibility back in 1940, now sits split across the rocks off Fort Island. It's a shallow dive, just 5m, making it a good spot for a longer explore or for those newer to wreck diving. The iron plates and twisted metal beams offer plenty of nooks and crannies to peer into, where you'll often find wrasse darting between the kelp-draped frames. Look closely and you might spot a squat lobster or a velvet crab tucked away. It's a straightforward dive, and the shallow depth means light penetrates well, illuminating the structure even on a grey day. We'd suggest checking the tides; a slack tide makes for a much more relaxed rummage around the remains.