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:
Extend your stay and camp at Roadford Campsite, Siblyback Campsite, Stithians Campsite, Tamar Campsite or Wimbleball Campsite.
Hiya everyone, my name is Tom and I’m the new Activities and Camping Supervisor at Siblyback Lake, near Liskeard in Cornwall. It was only when I moved to the South West in 2018 where I realised I loved exploring the outdoors and started to enjoy staying active. Read more
Members of Upper Tamar Lake Sailing Club enjoy casual sailing on the lake as well as dinghy racing - and they are always happy to welcome new recruits! Read more
Have you heard about radio sailing? Learn more from the members of North Devon Radio Sailing Club Racing, who meet weekly at Upper Tamar Lake. Read more
My name is Alan Smith, and I joined South West Lakes this year as Visitor Experience Manager at Tamar Lakes. When I'm not planning nature trails or looking after the welfare of our diverse fisheries you can find me running in the hills, down by the lake or climbing a tree. Read more
Upper Tamar Lake Sailing Club will be taking part in The Great Hobby Weekend at RHS Garden Rosemoor, Torrington on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th of September. Read more
Hello, my name is Beth Merriott and I’m the administrator for Roadford Lake Activity Centre which is based between Okehampton and Launceston. I’ve been working for SW Lakes since March 2019. You’ll mainly find me in the office but I do try to get out and about around site to greet customers and check the facilities. Read more
Hello everyone, my name is Matt Lennox and I’m the Visitor Experience Manager covering the central area which includes Roadford Lake and Siblyback Lake. I have been involved with the great work South West Lakes Trust do since the age of 16, starting off as a kayaking instructor during the summer months at Tamar. Read more
Hi, I’m Becki, Chief instructor at Roadford Lake. I have worked for South West Lakes Trust for 4 and a half years. I spent my childhood messing around on the beach and was always far happier outside in the fresh air than shut up indoors. Read more
My name is Lark and I am Chief Instructor at Stithians Lake near Redruth. I have been working for South West Lakes Trust for 5 years now. I have always enjoyed being outdoors and on or in the water! Read more