Kinkorth

Protected Area

Traeth Lligwy

Why dive here

With 118+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and orcas - Kinkorth 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 26m

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

The Kinkorth wreck is a haunting dive, a drifter vessel that met a sudden, violent end in 1941. We love it for its sense of history, how you can almost feel the chill of that December day. Dropping down to 26 metres, the visibility here can be a bit of a lottery, but when it’s good, the wreck appears, stark against the silty seabed. She’s broken, clearly the victim of a powerful explosion, with sections scattered around, making for some fascinating exploration. Inside what remains of the wheelhouse, we often find a dense congregation of small cod and wrasse, darting amongst the twisted metal. The decks are home to colourful anemones, swaying gently with the surge, and the occasional inquisitive octopus peeking from a crevice. It’s a site for those who appreciate the somber beauty of a wartime wreck, rather than vibrant coral, and the chance to witness nature slowly reclaiming a piece of the past. Definitely check the tides; slack water is your friend here, making the navigation around the scattered debris much more enjoyable.