This dive site features a dramatic series of quartzite rock ledges, resembling steps, descending to over 30 meters. The vertical faces are covered in a spectacular carpet of jewel anemones, dead man's fingers, and sponges. It is a classic example of a vibrant and colourful Cornish reef.
Silver Steps
Vibrant Cornish reef with stunning stepped rocky landscape.
Boat Access
22m Avg Depth
35m Max Depth
About this dive site
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Fair
Macro Marine Life Excellent
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Good Viz
Plan Your Visit
wall divereef divemacro photographywide angleintermediateboat dive
Marine Life
Spiny Squat Lobster
Jewel Anemone
Sponge
European Lobster
Spiny Dogfish
Pollack
Edible Crab
Cuckoo Wrasse
Dead Man's Fingers
Nudibranch
Ballan Wrasse
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Potential for depth beyond 30m and variable currents requires experience.
Hazards:
currentdepthboat traffic
Current Strength:
Variable
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