Yet again the sun was out for us. Todays diving was at Hodge Close Quarry in the Lake District. My buddy was 'Mary' who was a virgin
... of this quarry until today
This disused quarry is a great place to visit, never mind going to dive. The quarry has sheer cliffs over 100 ft high surrounding the water, a further 100ft deep.
The dive it's self is nothing too special, but the 30m depth and 7 degrees make it challenge,, especially having negociated a 100 m stream passage under the hill, then climbed down a 20ft ladder!!!
What is great here is the chance to explore some submerged tunnel passages. These tunnels are at 22m deep and are a great introduction to cave diving. These passages need to treated with utmost respect, idealy with a guide that knows the system well. Three torches each, spare air and line are part of the standard equipment we carry, even for just a quick look into the first chamber