Kilkeel Pool
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Kilkeel Steps
Why dive here
With 118+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and orcas - Kilkeel Pool offers some of Northumberland & Northeast's richest diving.
Kilkeel Pool is one of those spots we love for a quick, easy dip, particularly when the North Sea is throwing a tantrum. It’s barely two metres deep, a true beginner’s bubble, making it perfect for check-dives or getting comfortable in new kit. We often find small crabs scuttling across the sandy bottom, little blennies peeking from under rocks, and sometimes juvenile flatfish – simple but always engaging. It’s a calm, sheltered introduction to the local ecosystem, best at high tide for an easier entry.
Typical Kilkeel Pool Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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