CONISTON FELL - Northumberland & Northeast

The *Coniston Fell* isn't a deep dive, sitting at just 4 metres, but it offers a genuinely engaging wreck experience in the often-overlooked waters off Northumberland. What we love about this site is its accessibility and the way the wreck has settled. She went down after a collision in 1899, and today her remains are spread enough to feel like an archaeological dig rather than just a pile of metal. You’ll find the bow section reasonably intact, and it’s always our favourite part to poke around. Visibility here is typical for the UK - sometimes it's a milky 5 metres, other days it can stretch to a surprisingly good 10-12 metres, especially with a slack tide. We’d suggest timing your dive for high water slack if you want the best chance of decent light penetration. Even in murkier conditions, the wreck stands proud enough from the seabed that you still get good definition. Keep an eye out for the usual suspects: inquisitive wrasse darting in and out of the plating, big velvet swimming crabs tucked into crevices, and often some impressive lobster under the larger sections of debris. It's a great spot for newer wreck divers or anyone who just enjoys a relaxed, rummaging dive without the pressure of depth.

Location

Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe

Coordinates

53.439976, -3.028291

Type

wreck

Maximum Depth

4m

Marine Protected Area: Mersey Narrows