dive Sites
Beadnell
Beadnell dive site
Beadnell is one of the most popular shore diving locations on the Northumberland coast, offering a mix of sheltered bays, reef systems and varied marine life. The geology creates reefs that typically run east to west, with steeper north facing edges and gently sloping southern sides, forming a distinctive saw tooth profile.
The reefs are full of cracks, ledges and gullies, making them ideal habitats for a wide range of species. You can expect to see fish life, lobsters tucked into crevices, and seasonal marine growth across the kelp covered areas.
We dive at Beadnell regularly throughout the season. I can arrange guided dives, equipment hire and drysuit training to help you get the most from your time in the water.
Location
Lady’s Hole
| Maximum depth | 10 metres |
| Level | Suitable for PADI Open Water divers (with supervision) |
| Current | Negligible |
| Distance | Approx. 56 miles (1 hour 15 minutes) |
| Parking | Free roadside parking |
| Facilities | Toilets and seasonal food van |
Lady’s Hole is a sheltered bay and widely used for training dives, making it ideal for beginners and progression courses. The walk to the entry point is slightly steep but manageable, although care is needed on the rocks as they can be slippery.
Entering from the beach, divers move across a rocky seabed that gradually transitions into sand. The bay features reefs on both sides with a sandy channel running through the centre. Depth increases gently to around 10 metres before dropping slightly deeper beyond the main area.
A reef wall can be located by taking a bearing of around 110 degrees from the entry point. The reef rises gradually towards the north and is covered in kelp and marine life during the warmer months.
Navigation is straightforward. A steady heading west will bring you back into shallow water and towards the exit point.
Beadnell Point North
| Maximum depth | 14 metres |
| Current | Generally light with some surface movement further out |
Beadnell Point North involves a longer walk out towards the end of the point, particularly at low tide, but offers a more exposed and marine life rich dive.
The reef extends over 150 metres out to sea and curves slightly northwards. In places, the reef face rises up to five metres high, creating strong underwater features and shelter for marine species.
Due to its position in the current, this area attracts a high concentration of marine life, including anemones and soft corals.
Near the entry point, in around 8 metres of water, lie the remains of the Yewglen, which ran aground in 1960. Visible sections include parts of the boiler, hatches and scattered metalwork.