

Best for beginner divers, 12-15m, boat entry, mild current.
The Glen Strathallan is a wreck site located 183 metres offshore in Torquay and South Devon. Resting at depths of 12 to 15 metres, the vessel functions as an artificial reef. The site is accessible only by boat and features mild currents, making it suitable for beginners building wreck experience. Visibility typically ranges from 5 to 10 metres. Due to water temperatures between 10 and 17 degrees Celsius, a drysuit or thick wetsuit is recommended. Divers should be mindful of entanglement hazards around the structure. Species recorded around this area include European Common Cuttlefish, Orange-clubbed Nudibranch, Common Lobster, and various wrasses.
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This is a boat-only site, so book through the local dive shop, which also offers guided tours well worth taking on your first visit to get your bearings around the wreck. A drysuit or thick wetsuit is strongly recommended given water temperatures as low as 10 degrees Celsius.
Boat access is required.
Recorded at this site
Depth
12-15m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
10-17°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
40 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar
While not confirmed at this exact site, species recorded around this area include European Common Cuttlefish, Orange-clubbed Nudibranch, Common Lobster, wrasses, and various crabs and sea stars.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners as it features mild currents and a manageable depth of 12 to 15 metres.
The Glen Strathallan is a boat-only site located 183 metres from shore. You should book your dive through a local dive shop, which can also provide guided tours.
The site has a depth of 12 to 15 metres with visibility between 5 and 10 metres. Water temperatures range from 10 to 17 degrees Celsius, and there is a risk of entanglement.
This is a boat-based dive site with a depth of 12 to 15 metres, making it primarily suited for scuba diving rather than snorkelling.
Diving at Glen Strathallan in Plymouth requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A drysuit recommended is recommended for diving at Glen Strathallan in Plymouth. Water temperatures range from 10°C to 17°C.
The best months to visit Glen Strathallan in Plymouth are January, February, and March. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.