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Diving in South West

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Lundy is positioned off the coast of North Devon, at the point where the Atlantic ocean joins the Bristol Channel. There is no land between Lundy and America. The Island is essentially a granite outcrop, three and a half miles in length and half a mile in width. Lying in the middle of nowhere, it is unique, peaceful, and unspoiled.

Portland

On visits to Portland, you can find Red Mullet, Turbot, Dogfish, Greater Pipe Fish, Lesser Sand Eel, Garfish, Tom Pot Blenny, Pollack, Mackerel, Cork Wing Wrasse, Cuttlefish. Trigger Fish, Giant Jellyfish, and Spider Crabs.

When to dive in South West

The Best time to dive is between April and October.

Book your diving in South West

Common marine life sightings for South West

Calendar

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Mammals and Reptiles

Seal

Minke whale

Common dolphin

Ocean Fish

Sunfish (mola mola)

Sharks and Rays

Blue shark

Basking shark

Most likely sightingsPossible sightings

More Information

Tran and coach services operate to Weymouth near Portland and Ilfracombe near Lundy.

Time Zone

UTC Z

Phone

+44

Currency

GBP

Voltage

230 V

Pressure

Bar (bar)

Plug

Languages

English

1st Stage

DIN

Domestic airports

Bristol Airport (BRS)

Hyperbaric chamber

Plymouth

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