There are many miles of paths following the shorelines of the lake and meandering through woodland. There’s also a wealth of wildlife to watch and discover, so whether you’re looking for a leisurely stroll or a more challenging walk, whatever your ability there is something for everyone at the lake.
Stout footwear is recommended as parts of some routes may become muddy at the wettest times of year. At times, due to weather conditions or maintenance, it is necessary to temporarily close sections of these paths. Information on any closures can be found below.
Below you will find a selection of walks and cycle trails. You can download a leaflet with a map of the walks by clicking on the brochure to the right.
Temporary closure - due to poaching of muddy ground by escaped cattle, the Gaddacombe Link walk is currently closed, we are working to rectify this problem.
Coombepark Walk
Start: Lakeside car park, a moderate one way walk which can be linked with the Coombepark Loop to make a circular walk. 2.5m / 4km
Coombepark Loop
Start: Lakeside or Gaddacombe car park. Easy walk which is circular when linked with the Coombepark or Gaddacombe walks. 1m / 1.5km
Goodacre Stroll
Start: Lakeside car park. Easy, one way walk - return on the same route. 0.6m / 1km.
Gaddacombe Link
Start: Gaddacombe car park. A moderate walk that can be linked with the Coombepark Loop and Coombepark Walk to create a circular walk. 0.5m / 0.75km.
Headson (permissive footpath & bridleway)
Start: Headson or Gaddacombe car parks. Challenging, one way walk 1.8m / 3km.
Forest Cycle Track
Start: Forest or Lakeside car park. Moderate cycling or walking trail of 4m / 6.5km one way. There is a cycle rack for parking bikes at the Lakeside car park. The cycleway can be linked with country roads and nearby bridleways to for longer routes. See the Ruby Country website for details. Ruby Country Trail packs are available from Holsworthy Visitor Information Centre.
Goodacre Woods to Outdoor + Active Centre.
Approx 0.6 km.