Gildenburgh
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| Gildenburgh | ||
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| GPS Coordinates | 52° 33′ 15.08″N, 0° 6′ 21.84″W | |
| Avg Water Temp Summer/Winter | () | () |
| Avg Depth Range | 16.404 ft (5 m) | 72.178 ft (22 m) |
| Current/Surge? | None | |
| Recommended Exp? | Training, Novice, Intermediate | |
| Salt Water/Fresh Water? | Fresh Water | |
| Hunting/Spearfishing? | No | |
| Artifact Collecting? | No | |
| Dive Type Info | Shore | |
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| External Link(s) |
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| http://www.gildenburgh.com |
| External Link(s) |
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| http://www.divernet.com/travel/ukinland1000/gildenburgh.htm |
Gildenburg Water (aka "Gildy") is a flooded brick works quarry that ceased operation in 1945. The water has risen to make the maximum depth 22 metres. Visibility at Gildenburg is around 1 to 5 metres. There are various wrecks and fish life scattered through out the lake.
The dive site is closed on Mondays.
Underwater Features
Some of the features have a roped route between them.
- Aircraft
- Barge
- Double decker bus
- Many cars
- Training platforms at various depths (5m to 22m)
Facilities
- Cafe
- Parking
- Dive Shop
- Changing and toilets
- Air and Nitrox fills
