UK diving is fantastic. There are thousands(?) of wrecks around the coast. Over 380 known wrecks just off the coast of Sussex (where I live) on our side of the Channel.

I don't do reef or shore diving myself (mainly because the inshore conditions where I live are usually poor) but I love wreck diving and I love UK diving. It wouldn't have such a large following if it wasn't so good. I've been a confirmed UK wreck diver for over 10 years. The standard UK wreck diver set up is a twin set and most charter dives are in the 35 to 40 mtr range (the shallower wrecks tend to be more beaten up and prone to poorer vis) but, of course, they do run some charters to the shallower wrecks.

You do need to be 'of a certain standard' to cope with the possible poor conditions. You need a good dive light (plus backup) and a DSMB (essential due to the tidal conditions). In my personal opinion I think it essential that a UK diver configured for solo diving because it is very easy to lose a buddy on a wreck if the vis is poor.

UK diving can be at the "tougher" end of the diving scale due to the sometimes poor visibility' (one dive the vis was so poor and it was so dark that I found the wreck when I head butted it), sometimes lack of ambient light and cooler sea temperatures but get it on a good day and it is awesome. You need to dive prepared for the worst but in June you should get pretty good conditions and the plankton bloom should have died off.

Have a look on Youtube and search for UK diving. is in my part of the world - the TR Thompson.

Generally speaking the best vis is on the West Coast but I have seen 30 mtrs vis at 40 mtrs with good ambient light (no need for a dive light) in the English Channel when diving a wreck in between the shipping lanes.

I think it would be worth bringing your own gear but it depends really on how many dives you can do and if charter boat wreck dives are your thing.

TBH I don't know of anywhere you could hire dive equipment but if you are serious then let me know and can easily find out for you.

If you mean Harrogate (oop North) then PM me and I can recommend a UK forum to join where you may ask relevant questions. I won't post the link on the forum as I consider it to be impolite to the forum hosts.

Oh, Scapa Flow is just an awesome place to dive. The wrecks are fantastic but beginning to show their age so don't leave it for 50 years if you intend to go.

Feel free to ask any Q's.

Rgds
Bryan