Chesil Cove

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Chesil Cove

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Chesil Cove is a classic shore dive with entry via a steep, shifting shingle beach. Topography slopes rapidly from pebbles into large boulder fields, kelp beds, and sand down to 15m. Dive at high water in calm or easterly winds to avoid heavy, crashing surf.

Amongst the crevices of rocks & boulders and the kelp, look out for Cuttlefish, Octopus, Pipefish, John Dory, Wrasse, Crabs and Lobsters. Jellies in Summertime too.

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Dorset Diving Services

Dorset Diving Services

25a Ringwood Road, BH14 0RF Poole, United Kingdom

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