Place to visit
M.A.D., United Kingdom: what it is and when to go
M.A.D. is a dive site in United Kingdom (Capernwray). Interests: Diving. The best time to visit is June to September. In June there are 16 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 08. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Dive site · Diving
- Where
- United Kingdom · Southgate, LA3 3PB, Morecambe
- Best time
- June to September.
- Nearest airport
- MAN Manchester, Greater Manchester, 87 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Tu-Sa 10:00-16:00
- Coordinates
- 54.05796, -2.84568
What it is and where
M.A.D. is a dive site in United Kingdom (Capernwray).
It is in Capernwray, where this site lists 57 more places to see, 12 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 54.05796, -2.84568; the nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN, Manchester, Greater Manchester), 87 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Diving places in United Kingdom. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit M.A.D. is June to September.
- JanBetter not7:40
- FebBetter not9:28
- MarBetter not11:29
- AprPossible13:46
- MayPossible15:44
- JunBest time16:52
- JulBest time16:23
- AugBest time14:38
- SepBest time12:24
- OctPossible10:12
- NovBetter not8:11
- DecBetter not7:08
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 08. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United Kingdom
To enter United Kingdom there are 7 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A valid passport (the ID card is no longer accepted)”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United Kingdom checklist. Currency: Pound sterling (GBP); plugs: Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz (three flat pins: adapter essential); emergencies: 999 (112 also works).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Holy Trinity Church, MorecambeGrade II listed church in Morecambe, Lancaster, Lancashire, England, UK2.0 km
- St Laurence's Church, MorecambeGrade II listed church in Morecambe, Lancaster, Lancashire, England, UK2.1 km
- Ryelands Nature ReserveProtected area2.2 km
- Lancaster PrioryGrade I listed church in Lancaster, Lancashire, England, UK2.7 km
- Lancaster CastleGrade I listed castle in Lancaster, United Kingdom2.8 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United Kingdom guide.
More in United Kingdom: Diving
- HMS Royal Oak: 1914 Revenge-class super-dreadnought battleship
- German submarine U-1206: 1943 Type VIIC submarine
- SMS Kronprinz: König-class battleship
- SMS Markgraf: 1913 König-class battleship
- German submarine U-13: 1935 Type IIB submarine
- German submarine U-63: 1939 Type IIC submarine
Every United Kingdom place under Diving, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is M.A.D.?
It is a dive site in United Kingdom.
When is the best time to visit M.A.D.?
June to September. In June there are 16 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 08.
How do you get to M.A.D.?
The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN), 87 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United Kingdom is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United Kingdom map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Holy Trinity Church, Morecambe, St Laurence's Church, Morecambe, Ryelands Nature Reserve. The rest is in the United Kingdom guide.
Keep reading
- Capernwray57 places to see in and around Capernwray, United Kingdom: Lancaster Castle, Lancaster Cathedral, Arnside Knott. Best time: April to September.
- Diving95 places for diving in United Kingdom, from HMS Royal Oak to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: June to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight
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