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  • Stories of the Stars

    Stories of the Stars

    Join our Environment Rangers around the fire for an evening of stories of the stars at Wistlandpound Reservoir. Read more

  • Nature Detectives at Stithians Lake

    Nature Detectives at Stithians Lake

    Join our Environment Rangers at Stithians Lake on on a voyage of discovery into the wonders of the natural world. Read more

  • Bushcraft Skills at Stithians Lake

    Bushcraft Skills at Stithians Lake

    Join our Environment Rangers at Stithians Lake and hone your bushcraft skills by learning how to whittle a feather stick and light a ground fire with a flint and striker. Read more

  • Sticks, Sticks and more Sticks at Stithians Lake

    Sticks, Sticks and more Sticks at Stithians Lake

    Join our Environment Rangers at Stithians Lake on Tuesday 9 August to explore the landscape for natural colours and make your own natural paints, make a stick paintbrush, and create some artwork on our communal canvas. Read more

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  • Nature Detectives at Stithians Lake
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Sticks, Sticks and more Sticks at Stithians Lake

Sticks, Sticks and more Sticks at Stithians Lake

Join our Environment Rangers at Stithians Lake on Tuesday 9 August to explore the landscape for natural colours and make your own natural paints, make a stick paintbrush, and create some artwork on our communal canvas. Read more

Start: 9th August, 2022 at 10:00am

End: 9th August, 2022 at 4:30pm

Published: 24th June, 2022

Updated: 6th July, 2022

Author: Becky Moran

Location: Stithians Lake, Menherion, Redruth, TR16 6NW

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Bushcraft Skills at Stithians Lake

Bushcraft Skills at Stithians Lake

Join our Environment Rangers at Stithians Lake and hone your bushcraft skills by learning how to whittle a feather stick and light a ground fire with a flint and striker. Read more

Start: 10th August, 2022 at 10:00am

End: 10th August, 2022 at 4:30pm

Published: 24th June, 2022

Updated: 6th July, 2022

Author: Becky Moran

Location: Stithians Lake, Menherion, Redruth, TR16 6NW

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Nature Detectives at Stithians Lake

Nature Detectives at Stithians Lake

Join our Environment Rangers at Stithians Lake on on a voyage of discovery into the wonders of the natural world. Read more

Start: 11th August, 2022 at 10:00am

End: 11th August, 2022 at 4:30pm

Published: 24th June, 2022

Updated: 6th July, 2022

Author: Becky Moran

Location: Stithians Lake, Menherion, Redruth, TR16 6NW

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Free coarse fishing taster day

Free coarse fishing taster day

As part of National Fishing Month, we're hosting a free family-friendly event at Upper Tamar Lake on Friday 12 August. If you're a complete novice, find out why coarse fishing has so many people hooked, with plenty on offer for the experienced angler as well! Read more

Start: 12th August, 2022 at 10:30am

End: 12th August, 2022 at 4:00pm

Published: 25th July, 2022

Updated: 3rd August, 2022

Author: Becky Moran

Location: Upper Tamar Lake, Kilkhampton, Bude, EX23 9SB

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Free trout fishing taster day

Free trout fishing taster day

As part of National Fishing Month, we're hosting a free family-friendly event at Kennick Reservoir on Saturday 20 August. Suitable for beginners with plenty on offer for established trout anglers as well. Read more

Start: 20th August, 2022 at 10:00am

End: 20th August, 2022 at 3:30pm

Published: 26th July, 2022

Updated: 3rd August, 2022

Author: Becky Moran

Location: Kennick Reservoir Lodge, Exeter, Devon, EX6 7NZ

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Bushcraft day

Bushcraft day

Join our Environment Rangers at Tamar Lakes and hone your bushcraft skills by learning how to whittle a feather stick and light a ground fire with a flint and striker. Read more

Start: 24th August, 2022 at 10:00am

End: 24th August, 2022 at 4:30pm

Published: 1st August, 2022

Author: Becky Moran

Location: Upper Tamar Lake , Kilkhampton, Near Bude, EX23 9SB

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Stories of the Stars

Stories of the Stars

Join our Environment Rangers around the fire for an evening of stories of the stars at Wistlandpound Reservoir. Read more

Start: 21st October, 2022 at 6:00pm

End: 21st October, 2022 at 9:00pm

Published: 30th June, 2022

Updated: 6th July, 2022

Author: Becky Moran

Location: Wistlandpound Reservoir, near Blackmoor Gate, Devon, EX31 4SJ

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  • Connecting Communities – reflections from the trainees

    Connecting Communities – reflections from the trainees

    A few reflections from our Connecting Communities, Environment and Engagement ranger trainees Ethan, Laura Jenkin and Chamonix Newsam.

  • Free coarse fishing day at Upper Tamar Lake

    Free coarse fishing day at Upper Tamar Lake

    As part of National Fishing Month, we're hosting a free family-friendly event at Upper Tamar Lake on Friday 12 August. If you're a complete novice, find out why coarse fishing has so many people hooked, with plenty on offer for the experienced angler as well!

  • Maintaining our magical meadows

    Maintaining our magical meadows

    We have lots of meadows and grasslands scattered over our lakes and reservoirs in the South West and we’d like to tell you more about their importance and how we manage them.

  • Bushcraft day

    Bushcraft day

    Join our Environment Rangers at Tamar Lakes and hone your bushcraft skills by learning how to whittle a feather stick and light a ground fire with a flint and striker.

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  • Equipment Hire

    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.

  • Wimbleball Lake, Exmoor

    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.

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  • Self-launch and Launch Membership

    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!

  • Roadford Lake, Devon

    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.

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  • Wimbleball Campsite

    Wimbleball Campsite

    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.

  • Siblyback, Cornwall

    Siblyback, Cornwall

    Surrounded by the striking backdrop of Bodmin Moor, Siblyback Lake lies within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). 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.

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    Want to find out more? Here you will find a list of frequently asked questions. If you still can't find what you are looking for, please contact our team who will be happy to help.

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