

Best for beginner divers, 8-14m, shore entry.
Leybourne Lakes is an inland freshwater dive site situated within Leybourne Lakes Country Park. The site provides a controlled environment suitable for beginner and intermediate divers, with depths ranging from 8 to 14 metres. Divers access the water via a shore entry. Visibility at the site typically ranges between 5 and 10 metres. As a freshwater location, the site is primarily used for training and skill development in a natural setting. The surrounding area features multiple lakes and parkland.
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Reduce your normal weight by 2-3kg to account for freshwater buoyancy characteristics.
Located within Leybourne Lakes Country Park. Entry via underwater steps and handholds.
Recorded at this site
Depth
8-14m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
None
Best Time
Sep, Oct, Nov
Yes, the site is well-suited for beginners and intermediate divers looking to practice their skills in a controlled freshwater environment.
The water at Leybourne Lakes reaches depths between 8 and 14 metres.
Access to the water at this site is via a shore entry.
While the site is primarily used for scuba diving, it is located within a country park setting.
Divers can expect visibility to range between 5 and 10 metres.
Diving at Leybourne Lakes in Tunbridge Wells requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
The best months to visit Leybourne Lakes in Tunbridge Wells are September, October, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.