The Delph

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© Fins Outdoors Ltd, PR2 3ER Preston
Divesite Image
© Fins Outdoors Ltd, PR2 3ER Preston
Divesite Image
© Fins Outdoors Ltd, PR2 3ER Preston
Divesite Image
© Fins Outdoors Ltd, PR2 3ER Preston

The Delph

★★★★☆ (423)

Inland dive site with all the basics you will need for diver training. Max depth logged 19m, cafe, changing room and toilets on site. Open 7 days a week.

Plenty of fish to see, from various koi karp that you will find in the shallows (less than 1m), shoals of perch and a couple of resident sturgeon you will find in the deep part.

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Navigation

Navigation

SSI Navigation Specialty Course DescriptionMaster the art of underwater navigation with the SSI Navigation Specialty Course — designed to build confidence, precision, and safety beneath the surface. This program teaches divers how to use a compass effectively, estimate distances, navigate natural references, and return to designated points with accuracy.Course OverviewDuration: 1–2 days (2 open water dives)Prerequisites: Open Water Diver certification or equivalentLocation: Conducted at local dive sites with varied terrain for practical experienceGroup Size: Small groups (max 4 students per instructor) for focused guidanceEquipment: Standard scuba gear plus compass and slate (provided or bring your own)

June 6, 2026 +5 More
$244.96
£180.00

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
89 Sightings
J
3
F
5
M
5
A
12
M
8
J
0
J
6
A
7
S
11
O
18
N
9
D
5

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
55 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
4
A
5
M
1
J
0
J
4
A
5
S
9
O
19
N
4
D
4

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
41 Sightings
J
4
F
0
M
2
A
9
M
5
J
2
J
0
A
0
S
6
O
6
N
4
D
3

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

Total number of species approx.: 5

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Pike

Pike
34 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
2
A
6
M
4
J
0
J
0
A
0
S
8
O
9
N
3
D
2

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

Total number of species approx.: 30

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Carp

Carp
19 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
0
A
2
M
0
J
2
J
3
A
5
S
3
O
2
N
2
D
0
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Common Rudd

Common Rudd
8 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
2
A
0
M
0
J
0
J
0
A
4
S
0
O
0
N
2
D
0

Dive Centers Catering This Dive Site

Overland Underwater

Overland Underwater

Dalton Terrace, YO24 4DD York, United Kingdom
Below the Surface, Sally Painter

Below the Surface, Sally Painter

26 Albert Street, HX7 8AH Hebden Bridge, United Kingdom
Dive with Jimmy

Dive with Jimmy

82 College Street, MK42 8LU Kempston, United Kingdom
Fins Scuba

Fins Scuba

89 Conway Drive, PR2 3ER Preston, United Kingdom

Fins Scuba

89 Conway Drive, PR2 3ER Preston, United Kingdom

Southsea Scuba

Unit F6, LL14 4EG Wrexham, United Kingdom

The SCUBA Group

Unit E, Fern Mill, BB5 3RG Oswaldtwistle, United Kingdom

Scuba Scape

Vivian Quarry, LL55 4TY Llanberis, United Kingdom

Diver Training Centre Accrington

Link Place, BB5 1AE Accrington, United Kingdom

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