All credits to Allen and Nicky Leaver who kindly
emailed to tell us all about this attractive site.
Members of Eccleston Sub Aqua Club (BSAC 414)
Members of Eccleston Sub Aqua Club (BSAC 414)
General Description
Rugged area with walks leading off to the Old Man
Of Coniston and others to tarns up above in the mountain.
Walkers will need the proper boots and gear for
these walks.
Other Interests
Scrambler bikes pedal power and motor powered can
come blasting over these rocky paths.
Places to Stay
Several guest house's and Hotel's can be found at
Coniston village.
For more details use one of the links here. Simply
enter the name of this lake, village or town into the web site search window
that appears.
Hotels
and Guest Houses
Youth
Hostels for Families etc.
How to get here
On the A593 heading north'ish you will pass the
Coniston Methodist church on your left. If heading south'ish it will be the BP
petrol station on your left - either way, the very moment you pass one of these
look for the road heading up-hill. Called Station Road with Lake Road opposite.
As you head up Station Road it will almost "Y" fork left and right, the right
hand route takes you to the Sun Inn, the left hand takes you to the
Quarry.
Webmaster: A second way up with alternative
parking to above, is just outside Torvor village. Coming from Coniston and
driving south after circa 2 miles, you will go over a bridge and you should see
immediately after this, a very wide road junction on your right with parking
lines on either side of the junction. The one track road heading up only runs
up-hill for some 400 yards into a holiday cottage area (which is where you want
to be anyway. You are not allowed to park here but you could dump the gear
including your WHEEL BARROW (seriously) to assist in hauling the gear up.
Having taken the cars back to park up by the road. (10 minute walk between the
cottages and main road).
From here, the walk up-hill is invigorating. Don't worry about this one because it does appear to us to be much shorter. After a 20 minutes up hill climb which is not that bad, the route levels off making life pleasurable again. The walk takes 60 minutes or under which includes the wheel barrows.
Another point worth mentioning - is that the Tranearth Pony Trekking co. are here too. Walk over to their office - they may hire some ponies to haul your gear up? 2 cylinders roped around the pillar valves and slung over the saddle would be really great - I'm serious buds. Lets make life easy for ourselves.
From here, the walk up-hill is invigorating. Don't worry about this one because it does appear to us to be much shorter. After a 20 minutes up hill climb which is not that bad, the route levels off making life pleasurable again. The walk takes 60 minutes or under which includes the wheel barrows.
Another point worth mentioning - is that the Tranearth Pony Trekking co. are here too. Walk over to their office - they may hire some ponies to haul your gear up? 2 cylinders roped around the pillar valves and slung over the saddle would be really great - I'm serious buds. Lets make life easy for ourselves.
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Property of the National Trust
Warden Permission Required.
Disabled divers will find this site is impossible.
Ramblers and fell walkers will have a wonderful day!
Property of the National Trust
Warden Permission Required.
Disabled divers will find this site is impossible.
Ramblers and fell walkers will have a wonderful day!
Detailed Information for Divers
Viewing Freshwater Life
Sadly, life in this quarry is restrained to those
who dive here.
Main Attraction
Is diving the superb vertical rock faces in clear, crisp, cold water.
As with Hodge Close, that lies to the North of this site, a partially submerged
tunnel has to be entered taking you into the quarry.
Dive Planning Help
Permission should be obtained from the National
Park Authority warden for this lake.
Warden is: Jim Loxham. Tel: 015394 41172 / 015394
41197.
Altitude and Depth:
Lake Altitude at 900 feet (240 metres) above above
sea level here, however the dive itself is just 9.5 metres depth maximum. That
still leaves you with plenty of bottom time to explore this attractive
site.
Divers should avoid the
following roads: north of Buttermere, signposted for "Keswick" between
Buttermere and Crummock due to altitude of this route after a dive. Also, do
not use the B5289 south, past Buttermere. This route takes you up over Honister
Pass at over 1335 feet above sea level. If you need to head for Keswick the
best route is head for Cockermouth. The road signposted for Keswick is the
lesser of two evils if you are desperate, however at 1249 feet above sea level,
this too will place you at high risk of triggering a DCS.
Torches: a small
torch is advisable when walking through the tunnel and for a little
illumination under rock faces to bring out the colour.
Thermoclines: None
observed.
If new to freshwater
diving: this is an ideal introduction to a quarry dive in the lake
district with good visibility. Sadly, access is difficult and will not be for
everyone.
Air Availability
Scottish Sub-Aqua Clubs:
Solway Sub-Aqua
Club: Wigton based. Air compressor at Wigton.
West Lakes Sub-Aqua: Cockermouth based club. Air compressor sited at Cockermouth.
West Lakes Sub-Aqua: Cockermouth based club. Air compressor sited at Cockermouth.
British Sub-Aqua Clubs:
West Cumbria:
branch is based at Egremont.
Solway divers: branch is based at Whitehaven.
Kendal + Lakes: branch is based at Kendal Leisure Centre.
Furness Sub Aqua: branch is based at Barrow in Furness.
Dalton Sub Aqua: branch is based at Dalton in Furness.
Solway divers: branch is based at Whitehaven.
Kendal + Lakes: branch is based at Kendal Leisure Centre.
Furness Sub Aqua: branch is based at Barrow in Furness.
Dalton Sub Aqua: branch is based at Dalton in Furness.
For more details see "Dive Clubs
& Air" page.
Note: This page will remain open while you
click to gather Air info above.
During summer
Visibility: 30 + metres.
Temperature range is 10 degrees Celsius.
During winter
Visibility: no data.
Temperature: no data.
Communications
Mobile phones do work
in the dive area. Public phones: No
public phones here - it is very remote. The nearest is at Coniston
Village.Useful Information
For the latest on the weather: "Scuba
Weather Report"
Nearest toilet: In Coniston.
Many lakes are within a ten mile or so radius of
Tranearth Quarry. Coniston, Windermere, and Hodge Close., which is handy, if
when you check out the Tranearth site you decide it's not for you or feel it is
beyond your physical abilities or simply cannot find the way up here, then
there is plenty to go at nearby!
Warden is: Jim Loxham. Tel: 015394 41172 /
015394 41197.
National Park Authority "Visitor
centre contact listing"
NT Address:- National
Trust HQ
The Hollens, Grasmere, Ambleside,
Cumbria, LA22 9SW. Tel: 015394 35599.
Or Email: enquiries(at)ntrust.org.uk
The Hollens, Grasmere, Ambleside,
Cumbria, LA22 9SW. Tel: 015394 35599.
Or Email: enquiries(at)ntrust.org.uk
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