HAZELDENE

Protected Area

Granagh Bay

Why dive here

With 118+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and orcas - HAZELDENE 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

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

The Hazeldene is an absolute classic for a reason, and if you’re diving the Northumberland coast, we’d say it's an essential stop. This isn't just a pile of twisted metal; she’s an honest-to-goodness steamship, resting upright on the seabed. You really get a sense of her shape, her size at 89 metres, as you drift along the decks. We always start at the stern, picking our way through the propeller shaft tunnel, then working our way forward past the two huge boilers, which are just bursting with life. Visibility can be a proper mixed bag here, so aim for slack water on a neap tide for your best chance. On a good day, when the sun manages to pierce the green, you’ll see the glint of thousands of plumose anemones coating every surface. Look for the lobsters tucked into every nook and cranny, and those big, inquisitive wrasse that seem to follow you around. Our favourite part? Heading into the holds; it's dark and cavernous in there, but just think of the history. It’s a proper dive for those who appreciate wrecks with character.