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:

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.

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.

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Free Activities

Things to do in Cornwall, Devon and Exmoor

The lakes offer a great place for you to disconnect from the online world and enjoy all of the fun things to do outdoors. Our play areas offer a great retreat for children to play freely. Don’t forget the dog as well - there’s plenty of footpaths for you and your four-legged friend to explore.

Free online children’s activity sheets

Keep your kids busy on your next day out at our South West lakes! Our activity sheets are a fantastic free download. Get your children learning and having fun on their next adventure at the lakes. There’s masses of things to learn and discover – identify trees, spot animals, discover different leaves or go on a bug hunt.

Click on your chosen Activity Sheet to download and bring with you on your next lakeside adventure!

101 things to do this summer

Let your children run free, roll down hills, jump in puddles, find bugs, make mud pies and explore our off-road trails by bike or foot.

Spark your children’s imagination for the outdoors and experience a summer holiday like no other with our ultimate ‘to do’ list.

Discover an amazing range of wildlife, climb trees, build dens, skim stones and much more at the lakes.

Download the booklet for free here.

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Latest

Locals Month at Siblyback Lake

We are offering 25% off equipment hire and camping in June to our local community as a thank you for your continued support. Come and join us for a fun-filled month at the lake!
Opening Times and Contact

Please check opening times before travelling to the lake. Here you will find the opening times and contact information for both Siblyback Lake Activity Centre and Olive & Co Cafe.
Locals month

We are offering 25% off equipment hire and camping in June to our local community as a thank you for your continued support. Come and join us for a fun-filled month at the lake!
Opening Times and Contact

Please check opening times before travelling to site. Here you will find the opening times and contact information for both Wimbleball Lake Activity Centre and the Coffee Couture.

Opening Times and Contact

Please check opening times before travelling to the lake. Here you will find the opening times and contact information for both Siblyback Lake Activity Centre and Olive & Co Cafe.
Locals month

We are offering 25% off equipment hire and camping in June to our local community as a thank you for your continued support. Come and join us for a fun-filled month at the lake!
Opening Times and Contact

Please check opening times before travelling to site. Here you will find the opening times and contact information for both Wimbleball Lake Activity Centre and the Coffee Couture.
Summer half term activities at Wimbleball

We have an action-packed summer half term activity programme at Wimbleball Lake, with the chance to try your hand at paddleboarding, windsurfing, archery, kayaking, high ropes, sailing and lots more.
Opening Times and Contact Us

Please check opening times before travelling to site. Here you will find the opening times and contact information for both Roadford Lake Activity Centre and the Roadford Cafe.
Summer half term activities at Roadford Lake

We have an action-packed summer half term activity programme at Roadford Lake, with the chance to try your hand at sailing, windsurfing, archery, paddleboarding, kayaking and high ropes.
Locals month

We are offering 25% off equipment hire in May to our local community as a thank you for your continued support.
Opening Times and Contact Us

Please check opening times before travelling to site. Here you will find the opening times and contact information for both Stithians Lake Activity Centre and Wild Vibes Cafe.
Summer half term activities at Stithians Lake

Stithians Lake is the perfect place to visit this summer half term! Enjoy an unforgettable family adventure, jam-packed with new experiences.
Efoiling at Stithians Lake

Efoils are a great tool to learn the basics of foiling. Whether you would like to progress to wing foiling, prone foiling or just get out on the water and try something different, our efoil sessions are perfect.

Current reservoir levels

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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