Gildenburgh
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16.404 ft72.178 ft
| Gildenburgh | ||
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| GPS Coordinates | 52° 33′ 15.08″N, 0° 6′ 21.84″WLatitude: 52°33′15.08″N Longitude: 0°6′21.84″W | |
| Avg Water Temp Summer/Winter | () | () |
| Avg Depth Range | 16.404 ft5 m (5 m16.404 ft) | 72.178 ft22 m (22 m72.178 ft) |
| 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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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.
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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
- Training (PADI affiliated)
- Cafe
- Parking
- Dive Shop
- Kit rental
- Equipment service and repair
- Changing and toilets
- Air and Nitrox fills
Camping
- Please check with park
Contact Information
Eastrea Road
Whittlesey
PE7 2AR
Phone: 01733 351288
Fax: 01733 351299
Email:
info@divein.co.uk
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| Comments: | Please check with the park for specific rules and emergency procedures. |
| 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 |
