Upper Tamar Lake Tree Planting

Join us at Upper Tamar Lake County Wildlife site on Thursday 7 December to plant trees and improve biodiversity. Read more
Tamar Lake 8km Run

Join us at the Tamar Lake 8km run and enjoy the beautiful less frequented trails through rolling fields, wildlife-rich woodlands and around the lakeside. Read more

What's on

This is where you'll find details for upcoming conservation and volunteering days at the lakes.

To find out what's on at our Activity Centres click here.

You'll find coarse fishing events here and trout fishing events here.

#ItsYourOutdoors - come and explore

Upper Tamar Lake Tree Planting

Join us at Upper Tamar Lake County Wildlife site on Thursday 7 December to plant trees and improve biodiversity. Read more

Tamar Lake 8km Run

Join us at the Tamar Lake 8km run and enjoy the beautiful less frequented trails through rolling fields, wildlife-rich woodlands and around the lakeside. Read more

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#ItsYourOutdoors Countdown to Christmas

25 festive activities to enjoy as you count down to Christmas!
Managing, restoring and conserving our Sites of Special Scientific Interest

Meet our new ecologist Teri, who joined us in June and is working on a South West Water funded part-time project helping to manage, restore and conserve those of our sites that lie within designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest.
Royalty Fishery

Located in Christchurch, Royalty Fishery is a premier fishery with a long and distinguished history.
Get Fishing Awards - a free introduction to fishing

Discover what angling is all about and how to take up fishing at these free events as part of the Get Fishing Awards from the Angling Trust. Over three sessions at either Darracott or Porth reservoirs, learn the basics of how to catch fish and return them safely.

Current reservoir levels

See the current water levels in our reservoirs.
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 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

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!
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.
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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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.F