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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Our high ropes courses at Wimbleball and Roadford are designed to be great fun, challenging and really promote team work and communication.

Both high ropes courses have an ‘aerial assault course’ where participants are safely attached to a continuous car safety system – meaning there is no need to unclip on the way around.

Suitable for ages 8+. Please note there is a maximum weight of 100kg or 15.7 stone to take part in high ropes.

'Have a go' high ropes sessions

Test your head for heights and appetite for adventure under the watchful eye of one of our qualified and friendly instructors. Our 'Have a go' high ropes 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 full of thrills and excitement on the high ropes. 

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 

Land-based activities 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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