Activities and Camping

We have five Activity Centres across the region, where you can hire watersports equipment, launch your own craft or learn something new with our friendly and qualified instructors:

Roadford Lake in Devon
Siblyback Lake on Bodmin Moor
Stithians Lake in West Cornwall
Tamar Lakes on the Devon Cornwall border
Wimbleball Lake on Exmoor.

Extend your stay and camp at Roadford Campsite, Siblyback Campsite, Stithians Campsite, Tamar Campsite or Wimbleball Campsite.

#ItsYourOutdoors - come and explore!

Summer at Roadford Lake

23 July - 27 August 2026

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Overview

Roadford Lake is the perfect place to visit this summer! Enjoy an unforgettable family adventure, jam-packed with new experiences.

We have an action-packed activity programme suitable for all ages and abilities. Activities include Multi-Activity Days and two-day RYA sailing courses for children and adults.

Hire a variety of watersports equipment, launch your own kit or learn something new by taking part in a bespoke instructor-led session.

Explore miles of paths and cycle ways - extend your stay and camp!

Multi-Activity Days

Sailing courses

Bespoke tuition

The programme

Kids Multi-Activity Days

Dates:

Thursday 23 July
Thursday 30 July
Thursday 13 August
Thursday 20 August
Thursday 27 August

Enjoy a fun-filled day and experience a variety of different land and water-based activities.

This could be sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, raft building, archery and high ropes depending on the weather conditions on the day.

The Activity Days are suitable for ages eight to 16.

Two-day RYA sailing courses

Dates:

Adult Level 2 Sail - Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 July
Junior Stage 1 Sail - Wednesday 29 and Thursday 30 July
Junior Stage 2 Sail - Wednesday 12 and Thursday 13 August

RYA courses are internationally recognised qualifications. Participating in these courses will help you to learn and develop invaluable skills such as teamwork, determination, communication, independence, confidence and creative problem solving.

Bespoke tuition sessions

Dates:

Saturday afternoons

We are also offering bespoke tuition sessions in sailing, windsurfing, kayaking and stand up paddleboarding every Saturday - the perfect opportunity to learn something new with your friends and family and create new memories.

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See our activity centre opening times here.

Event details

Where

Roadford Lake Activity Centre, Broadwoodwidger, Lifton, PL16 0JL

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When

Start: 23^rd July, 2026 at 10:00am

End: 27^th August, 2026 at 4:30pm

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Wimbleball Lake, Exmoor

Wimbleball is a hub of colour and activity throughout all the seasons. Nestled within the rolling hills of Exmoor National Park, there are plenty of ways to get active at Wimbleball. With an array of walking and cycling trails winding around the 530 acre site, and a fantastic range of watersports and other activities available, this is the perfect location to spend a day outdoors – whether you are looking for a leisurely stroll or a challenging expedition.
Equipment Hire

Experience the ultimate family adventure by exploring the lakes at your own pace. We have a variety of watersports equipment available to hire including; kayaks, canoes, stand up paddleboards and more.
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Experience a family camping holiday like no other at Wimbleball Lake, nestled in the hills of Exmoor National Park. Create the ultimate camping break packed with adventure, creating lasting memories for the whole family.
Roadford Lake, Devon

Roadford Lake sits within the stunning surroundings of the Wolf Valley, close to Launceston on the Cornwall border. One of the biggest and busiest inland waters in the South West, the lake is surrounded by a variety of natural habitats, including Culm Grasslands, woodlands, old pastures and orchards.
Self-launch and Launch Membership

Already have your own kit? You can launch your own kayak, canoe, dingy or stand up paddleboard at our lakes! And, if you are a regular visitor, you can even become a member and launch as often as you like at all five activity centres!
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Siblyback, Cornwall

Surrounded by the striking backdrop of Bodmin Moor, Siblyback Lake lies within the Cornwall National Landscape. There is a beautiful 5km round lake circuit, which is perfect for pushchairs, wheelchairs and bicycles. The path runs adjacent to the lake, and passes by the impressive Siblyback Dam and through woodlands.F