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Castle point

Alternative Names: Castle cove,

Type of Dive: Castle point is an easy shore dive in a small cove, County Cork

Suggested Experience: Novice upwards.

Travel directions: from Cork take the N22 approximately 100 km west towards Schull. From Scull head west for 4 km on the R592 until you see a distinctive church on the right-hand side and a narrow road facing it. Take the L8424 for 2kms until you will see an even more narrow road/track to the left, and a castle in the distance. Take this road in the direction of the castle for 500m until you reach a small pier. 2 Hours / 110 km

Parking directions:  Park at the top of the short path to the slip. (Leave room for cars to pass)

Lat & Long:  51.498042, -9.620231 Google

Tides: Tide tables

Depth: 11m

Site entry/exit: Its a very easy entry/exit down the stairs at the slip.

Castle point site entry/exit

Underwater directions: Stay close to the walls of the cove and look at all the sea life, take your time as its a small cove.Cross to the other side at 10m approx and come back in.

Air & Nitrox: Aquaventures

Site Hazards: Occasional boat traffic and southerly swells.

Nearest Public phone: None close to here?

Mobile Network service: Contact me

Accommodation: Rookery Cottage Bed & Breakfast     Glencairn B+B

Other comments:

Pub:  Schull Harbour Hotel

Cafe: None close to here?

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Created by: Finstrokes

Date: 4/5/18

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U/Water Photos: Contact me

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