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The Delph Diver Training Centre. 87 reviews. #1 of 1 Tours & Activities in Eccleston. Scuba & Snorkelling. Write a review. See all photos. About. Eccleston, Lancashire, England. Meets animal welfare guidelines.
Halfpenny Lane, Eccleston, Nr Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 5PR Eccleston Delph Quarry is also known as The Delph. Eccleston Delph Quarry is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel site in UK, England, North West.
The water can be murky at times, esp at weekends when the Delph is busy and after heavy rain. Sometimes viz can drop to just a metre or so. It tends to be clearer early and later in the year esp midweek. In summer, there is a mid week late opening till 9pm. Max depth is about 18m but after prolonged periods of rain can increase to about 19-20m.
The deepest part, as stated in a previous answer, is under the bow of the sunken cabin cruiser. The silt at that point is probably about 2 foot thick, although I have never been able to force my hand deep enough to make an accurate measure. On a year round basis, the maximum depth of the quarry is about 19.4 to 19.6 metres.
Feb 5, 2020 · The Delph is on the right (look for the dry stone wall) Facilities. Toilets, changing rooms, shop, cafe, repair and servicing centre, air fills. In the water. A range of underwater attractions at depths of between 3 metres and 16 metres. Tanks, boats, guns, plane, gnomes, playground, training platforms etc.
Dec 3, 2023 · Today, Eccleston Delph remains a popular dive centre for sub aqua enthusiasts and open water swimmers alike. In 1999 the quarry was drained and more than 100 cars pulled from the depths. Now visitors to the Delph can explore children's play equipment, a tank and other underwater curiosities with no trace of the grisly discovery made more than ...
