Stoney Cove

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Stoney Cove quarry was originally a granite mine. In 1958 when quarrying at the site ceased, the quarry filled with spring water. Today, the site consists of 3 main levels: a 6m shelf area, ideal for beginner training, a 36m sump for more advanced training and the main body consisting of 2 large 22m deep areas.

Typical sightings include pike, common carp, perch and European freshwater crayfish, the only species of crayfish native to the British Isles.

Dive Activity

Top Wildlife Sightings

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

Perch

2.1k Sightings
J
36
F
54
M
62
A
126
M
152
J
171
J
258
A
379
S
330
O
218
N
162
D
132

Crayfish

1.2k Sightings
J
14
F
19
M
27
A
26
M
77
J
102
J
139
A
245
S
205
O
140
N
160
D
55

Pike

914 Sightings
J
26
F
33
M
39
A
68
M
110
J
87
J
111
A
98
S
116
O
99
N
72
D
55

Carp

377 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
12
A
22
M
37
J
31
J
51
A
53
S
45
O
53
N
44
D
29

Common Rudd

14 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
0
J
0
J
0
A
14
S
0
O
0
N
0
D
0

European Bullhead

12 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
0
J
0
J
0
A
0
S
0
O
12
N
0
D
0