

Best for beginner divers, 10-14m, shore entry.
Eight Acre Lake is a sheltered freshwater site in Yorkshire and Humberside, providing a controlled environment for divers to practise buoyancy and navigation. The site features depths ranging from 10 to 14 metres and is accessible via a simple shore entry. With no currents to manage, it is well suited to beginners looking to build confidence. Visibility typically varies between 5 and 10 metres. As the site is open for diving year-round, appropriate cold-water exposure protection is recommended regardless of the season. Divers should check locally before visiting to confirm the current availability of on-site facilities such as air fills and changing rooms.
53.76912, -0.65827
For some sat navs you may need to enter Mires Lane, Everthorpe.
Use the Mires Lane entrance only. Once on Mires Lane keep straight all the way to the bottom.
Expected in this region. No sightings logged here yet.
Depth
10-14m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
None
Best Time
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Yes, the site is well suited to new divers as it offers a sheltered environment without currents, allowing for practice in buoyancy and navigation.
The depth at this site ranges from 10 to 14 metres.
Access to the water is via a shore entry.
Visibility at the lake generally ranges between 5 and 10 metres.
Diving at Eight Acre Lake in North Cave requires the following certifications: Qualified Or Under Instruction. Always dive within your training limits.
The best months to visit Eight Acre Lake in North Cave are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.