Eight Acre Lake

★★★★☆ (1,482)

Eight Acre has a maximum depth of 14m which is ideal for most training courses, and provides good opportunities for recreational dives. There are several training platforms at varying depths around the lake if needed for training. There are 2 deep entrances to the lake as well as a slope with railings.

There are many objects to view around the lake including a PUMA helicopter, boats, and pipes. There is also various fish breeds including; Perch, Trout, Sturgeon, Carp and Golden Rudd.

Dive Activity

Courses and Events

Dry Suit Diving

Dry Suit Diving

Drysuit diving opens up a world of opportunities, including diving remote Arctic destinations and exploring cold-water dive sites teeming with life. Dry suit diving also keeps you warm on multi-dive days when you do not want to spend your time getting in and out of a cold wetsuit. The SSI Dry Suit Diving specialty program is the best way to become a dry suit diver and teaches you all the knowledge and techniques you need to dive safely and comfortably in a dry suit. You will learn how to use specialized equipment, like dry suits and BCs, the benefits of dry suits and how to deal with dry suit emergencies – which are unique to this type of diving. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Dry Suit Diving specialty certification.

June 27, 2026 +9 More
$263.71
£200.00

Potential Wildlife Sightings

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3

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Perch

Perch
306 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
21
M
46
J
53
J
91
A
49
S
22
O
15
N
7
D
2

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 27

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Sturgeon

Sturgeon
141 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
11
A
16
M
20
J
28
J
50
A
16
S
0
O
0
N
0
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 35

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Trout

Trout
114 Sightings
J
4
F
0
M
7
A
0
M
10
J
25
J
32
A
20
S
6
O
7
N
0
D
3

Dive Centers Catering This Dive Site

Overland Underwater

Overland Underwater

Dalton Terrace, YO24 4DD York, United Kingdom
Overland Underwater

Overland Underwater

Dalton Terrace, YO24 4DD York, United Kingdom
Bespoke Diving Adventures

Bespoke Diving Adventures

C/O Furniture Factors,, DN5 8LU Doncaster, United Kingdom
Dive Rutland, Tracey Roberts

Dive Rutland, Tracey Roberts

Unit 2B Station Approach, LE15 6QW Oakham, United Kingdom

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