Hope Cove

Grid Ref:

SX 675 401

Type:

Shore

Depth:

Max. 12m

Difficulty:

Very good beginners site, also good for night dives

Description:

Lots of reefs separated by sand, many dives can be done from here, most common are to either go straight out and back again or to dive around Shippen Rock, to the left of the beach

Sea Life:

Crabs, Wrasse, Sole, Dogfish

Conditions:

Exposed to south westerlies, otherwise sheltered and not usually any currents

Air Fills:

MV Maureen Charters

  • Address: 23 Lower Fairview Rd., Dartmouth TQ6 9EE
  • Phone: 01803 835449
  • Pumps: Air, Nitrox

Facilities:

Excellent parking, straightforward access and facilities available for divers and non-divers

Problems:

The beach can get very busy during the summer. It is also a long drive to get there and a long way from a dive shop for air