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Make the most of your visit to the lakes

Make the most of your visit to the lakes

There’s no need to spend a lot to have fun, so we've come up with some exciting days out at our lakes! Why not visit one of our play areas, picnic spots or print off our wildlife sheets and go on a wildlife adventure! Read more

Published: 12th August, 2022

Updated: 15th August, 2022

Brilliant Burrator Bats

Brilliant Burrator Bats

Join our ecologist at Burrator Discovery Centre from 5pm to 9pm on Sunday 28th August for a talk about UK bats, their ecology, conservation and our long-standing monitoring scheme at Burrator Reservoir. Read more

Start: 28th August, 2022 at 5:00pm

End: 28th August, 2022 at 9:00pm

Published: 9th August, 2022

Updated: 17th August, 2022

Author: Becky Moran

Location: Burrator Discovery Centre, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6PE

Fang-tastic Fun at Burrator

Fang-tastic Fun at Burrator

Join us for a bat-themed bonanza at Burrator Discovery Centre from 1pm to 4pm on Sunday 28th August that will get you batty about bats! Read more

Start: 28th August, 2022 at 1:00pm

End: 28th August, 2022 at 4:00pm

Published: 9th August, 2022

Updated: 17th August, 2022

Author: Becky Moran

Location: Burrator Discovery Centre, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6PE

Connecting Communities – reflections from the trainees

Connecting Communities – reflections from the trainees

A few reflections from our Connecting Communities, Environment and Engagement ranger trainees Ethan, Laura Jenkin and Chamonix Newsam. Read more

Published: 8th August, 2022

Updated: 12th August, 2022

Free coarse fishing day at Upper Tamar Lake

Free coarse fishing day at Upper Tamar Lake

As part of National Fishing Month, we're hosting a free family-friendly event at Upper Tamar Lake on Friday 12 August. If you're a complete novice, find out why coarse fishing has so many people hooked, with plenty on offer for the experienced angler as well! Read more

Published: 4th August, 2022

Author: Emma Lane

Location: Upper Tamar Lake, EX23 9SB

Maintaining our magical meadows

Maintaining our magical meadows

We have lots of meadows and grasslands scattered over our lakes and reservoirs in the South West and we’d like to tell you more about their importance and how we manage them. Read more

Published: 2nd August, 2022

Updated: 10th August, 2022

Bushcraft day

Bushcraft day

Join our Environment Rangers at Tamar Lakes and hone your bushcraft skills by learning how to whittle a feather stick and light a ground fire with a flint and striker. Read more

Start: 24th August, 2022 at 10:00am

End: 24th August, 2022 at 4:30pm

Published: 1st August, 2022

Author: Becky Moran

Location: Upper Tamar Lake , Kilkhampton, Near Bude, EX23 9SB

Go wild at Stithians Lake this summer

Go wild at Stithians Lake this summer

Join us at Stithians Lake this summer and try something new at a wild-themed family activity day or on the water. Read more

Published: 28th July, 2022

Author: Becky Moran

Free trout fishing taster day

Free trout fishing taster day

As part of National Fishing Month, we're hosting a free family-friendly event at Kennick Reservoir on Saturday 20 August. Suitable for beginners with plenty on offer for established trout anglers as well. Read more

Start: 20th August, 2022 at 10:00am

End: 20th August, 2022 at 3:30pm

Published: 26th July, 2022

Updated: 3rd August, 2022

Author: Becky Moran

Location: Kennick Reservoir Lodge, Exeter, Devon, EX6 7NZ

Start of summer successes at the lakes

Start of summer successes at the lakes

Our team and volunteers at South West Lakes have recently been busy with conservation work, including species surveys, producing sustainable charcoal and controlling the spread of invasive and non-native species. Read more

Published: 25th July, 2022

Author: Emma Lane

Stories of the Stars

Stories of the Stars

Join our Environment Rangers around the fire for an evening of stories of the stars at Wistlandpound Reservoir. Read more

Start: 21st October, 2022 at 6:00pm

End: 21st October, 2022 at 9:00pm

Published: 30th June, 2022

Updated: 6th July, 2022

Author: Becky Moran

Location: Wistlandpound Reservoir, near Blackmoor Gate, Devon, EX31 4SJ

Wimbleball Summer Activities Programme

Wimbleball Summer Activities Programme

We have an action-packed summer activity programme at Wimbleball Lake, with the chance to try your hand at archery, paddleboarding, sailing, windsurfing, high ropes and kayaking. Read more

Published: 30th June, 2022

Updated: 11th July, 2022

Author: Emma Lane

Stithians Summer Activities Programme

Stithians Summer Activities Programme

We have an action-packed Summer activity programme at Stithians Lake, with the chance to try your hand at a range of land and water-based activities. Read more

Published: 30th June, 2022

Updated: 15th August, 2022

Author: Emma Lane

SW Lakes Weekly Trout Fisheries Round Up - W/E 19th June

SW Lakes Weekly Trout Fisheries Round Up - W/E 19th June

A summary of last week's fishing across the SW Lakes fisheries for week ending 19th June, including the results of Round 5 of the Snowbee Top Rod competition held at Kennick. Read more

Published: 24th June, 2022

Author: Rose Molyneux

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  • Make the most of your visit to the lakes

    Make the most of your visit to the lakes

    There’s no need to spend a lot to have fun, so we've come up with some exciting days out at our lakes! Why not visit one of our play areas, picnic spots or print off our wildlife sheets and go on a wildlife adventure!

  • Brilliant Burrator Bats

    Brilliant Burrator Bats

    Join our ecologist at Burrator Discovery Centre from 5pm to 9pm on Sunday 28th August for a talk about UK bats, their ecology, conservation and our long-standing monitoring scheme at Burrator Reservoir.

  • Fang-tastic Fun at Burrator

    Fang-tastic Fun at Burrator

    Join us for a bat-themed bonanza at Burrator Discovery Centre from 1pm to 4pm on Sunday 28th August that will get you batty about bats!

  • Connecting Communities – reflections from the trainees

    Connecting Communities – reflections from the trainees

    A few reflections from our Connecting Communities, Environment and Engagement ranger trainees Ethan, Laura Jenkin and Chamonix Newsam.

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  • Equipment Hire

    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 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

    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!

  • Roadford Lake, Devon

    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.

  • Wimbleball Campsite

    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.

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  • Siblyback, Cornwall

    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.

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    Want to find out more? Here you will find a list of frequently asked questions. If you still can't find what you are looking for, please contact our team who will be happy to help.

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