Activities and Camping

Great days out with South West Lakes Trust

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.


Our lakes provide the perfect setting for a great day out in Cornwall, Devon and on Exmoor. Venture along our trails, encountering nature face to face. Refuel at our onsite cafés with delicious snacks, cakes and hot drinks. Enjoy a wide range of fun things to do – try an activity on or off the water for the very first time, shoot an arrow or swing through the trees, discover paddleboarding or explore our lakes by canoe. Extend your stay and enjoy a night under canvas, create a family holiday packed with new experiences creating lifelong memories.

Holidays like no other 

Keep the whole family entertained with a range of activities on and off the water. Our expertly trained instructors offer superb sessions for you to experience a day out like no other. From canoeing, kayaking, windsurfing to archery and high ropes – there’s plenty of outdoor activities to experience the ultimate day out or holiday with the family in Cornwall, Devon and on Exmoor. 

#ItsYourOutdoors - come and explore! 

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Hit the bullseye on our indoor and outdoor archery ranges at Roadford and Wimbleball. Archery is a great sport for building confidence and enjoying a sense of accomplishment - or healthy competition!

Archery is a fun activity that can be incorporated into activity programmes and also works well as an evening activity for anyone looking to extend their visit. We have a combination of indoor and outdoor ranges and use extra-long arrows and arm guards to ensure safety.

Suitable for ages 8+, or 6+ if accompanied by a parent/guardian. Just let us know in advance so we can have the right bows ready. 

'Have a go' archery sessions

Steady your hand and test your aim under the watchful eye of one of our qualified and friendly instructors. Our 'Have a go' archery sessions are a great way to try something different, learn new skills  and have fun.

Prices start from just £22.

Available at Roadford and Wimbleball

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Birthday parties 

Make your birthday party one to remember and challenge your friends and family to a game of archery! 

We can tailor your party requirements to match your needs and our centres provide a fantastic setting, not only for younger children but also offer the perfect playground for teenage outdoor birthday parties too.

Our large and open grounds are suitable for a range of fun and adventurous games, picnics and cater for big groups.

Contact your preferred centre directly for a tailored package to suit your individual needs.

Wimbleball Lake: 01398 371460 [email protected]

Roadford Lake: 01409 211507 [email protected]

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Activity Days and Weeks 

Our Activity Days and Weeks are a great way to experience a variety of land and water-based activities.

Activities include; kayaking, sailing, windsurfing, stand up paddleboarding, raft building, archery and high ropes depending on the weather conditions on the day.

Activity Days are just £65 per person and Activity Weeks are only £250 per person.

Activity Days available at Roadford and Stithians

Activity Weeks available at Roadford, Stithians and Wimbleball 

Archery and high ropes only available at Roadford and Wimbleball

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Groups

We can cater for schools and colleges, uniformed groups and youth organisations, corporate team-building sessions and private groups.

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