scuba wales dive centre

Glynneath Lakes

With sole exclusivity for diving at Glynneath, we share the lake with Clear Water Activity Centre and additionally manage watersports on the site. The dive site is a unique prospect - fresh water, fed from the ground. These man made lakes (former quarries) dive to a depth of 12 meters, and never freeze. The ideal resource for our courses, as well as visiting divers to explore and practice!

Our flooded quarry lake offers an ideal solution to suit all abilities of scuba diver. The waters have many underwater attractions.

The lake has highly trained staff and all the facilities you would expect from an inland scuba diving centre.

Beneath the surface

A number of objects are below the water, such as boats, canoes, training platforms at 3 and 6 meters. Curios sit and await passing divers here and there. Shortly we will introduce a vehicle for training, more platforms and an aircraft fuselage.

Accommodation

For those wanting to spend a few days scuba diving, SVL Leisure Ltd have onsite accommodation in the form of pods. Sleeping up to four adults, pods are the ultimate eco cabin; double-glazed, secure, cosy and warm whatever the time of year. A low cost alternative to hotels and B&Bs, our pods truly offer all year round camping, and the best bit, no pitching a tent in the rain! To book, click HERE!

Food & Drink

On site, managed by SVL Leisure Ltd, you'll find a fully licensed bar, with snacks, alongside an events marquee, which is additionally used for dive briefings, meetings and the such. You're welcome to bring freestanding BBQ's on site, as well as arrange offsite catering.

social

Divers are friends for life...

There's a huge social element to life at SCUBA Wales. Divers, their Dive Buddies, Students, Visitors are all welcome to join us socially at one of our dive gatherings, be it at the pool, or our dive lake, or on a dive trip to some far off dive site. We regularly meet to dive, then BBQ or eat out!

Dive trips

Regular dive trips are organised on a chartered or member owned vessel. A real chance to gain dive experience, and become part of the team! Be warned - there's no such thing as a passenger on a boat!

Our site

Our dive site in Glynneath, South Wales is the hub for all local dive activity. Here we enjoy use of a licensed bar (After diving!), camping and pod facilities, changing rooms and ablutions, all provided by SVL Leisure Ltd who share the site with us.

Centre rules & regulations

Diving can be dangerous if the correct methods are not used, sometimes it is fatal.
All divers have the responsibility for their own safety.
Instructors, dive guides and diving 'Buddys' have a duty of care for those who are diving with them.
Divers are reminded that they have the responsibility for the first actions to effect a successful rescue.

On arrival at the centre, please ensure you complete a Visitor’s Declaration Form.
Please make sure you read and understand the information about the centre and the depth of the water, which is displayed, on notice boards around the centre. Staff will be more than happy to help clarify any points.
You must be no younger than 10 years old to dive at the centre. All junior participants / children must be closely supervised by adults at all times and never left unsupervised.
The centre risk assessment is available from the dive office. You are encouraged to consult this document and always to dive fully in accordance with the safe diving practices of your diving agency (e.g. PADI, BSAC, SAA, TDI/PSI etc.).
Always dive within your qualification level.
Divers are requested to plan their dives carefully.
Solo diving is not permitted. If you become separated from your buddy ascend without delay and notify a member of staff with immediate effect.
Yellows SMBs should only be used in emergencies.
Wear a buoyancy aid or suit at all times when in the water or on the pontoons.
Underwater training platforms are provided for training purposes. Non trainees should be aware that students are using these areas and may wish to plan dives avoiding such areas at busy times (weekends).
Diving in cold water has resulted in many preventable incidents at freshwater sites due to regulator freezing and divers wearing inadequate thermal protection. The daily water temperature is available on the site map.
Speak to any of the centre staff if you are unsure about anything on the site.

Emergency Arrangements

First-aid, rescue and emergency procedures have been put in place at the centre.

The Centre staff will make every effort to respond as quickly as they can to any emergency on the site both in and out of the water. We also conduct emergency rescue and casualty evacuation drills periodically to test the effectiveness of our arrangements.

Any incidents or dangerous occurrences WILL be reported to the relevant enforcing authority in accordance with our statutory duties. In the event of an accident alert the staff immediately.

On the surface. Raise the alarm at once by blowing a whistle, shouting and waving.

If you see anyone underwater with a problem wherever possible, help them to the surface and raise the alarm at once by blowing a whistle, shouting and waving.

At the waters edge if you see anyone in trouble, raise the alarm at once by blowing a whistle, shouting and waving. While someone else alerts the centre staff, stay where you are, monitoring the person in the water until the person in trouble has been reached. Please then follow directions given by the centre staff.

DO NOT RUN, OR BLOW WHISTLES unless there is an emergency.

divers day declaration

Visitors Declaration:

I declare that:

I will not undertake any dive in the centre unless I am qualified to complete such a dive and / or
I am receiving appropriate instruction under the suitability of a qualified diver / instructor
I am medically fit to dive.

I Acknowledge that:

I agree to abide by the centres rules
The centre is used entirely at my own risk, and that the site owners accept no responsibility for loss or damage to individuals or their property.

DIVING CAN BE DANGEROUS IF THE CORRECT METHODS ARE NOT USED, SOMETIMES FATALLY. ALL DIVERS HAVE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR OWN SAFETY. INSTRUCTORS, DIVE GUIDES, AND DIVING 'BUDDYS' HAVE A DUTY OF CARE FOR THOSE WHO ARE DIVING WITH THEM.