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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Explore the spectacular lakes of the South West by paddleboard. Our five activity centres provide a variety of opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to get out on the water and experience a completely unique view of the lakes. Spot wildlife, play games and enjoy some quality time immersed in nature with friends and family. 

Hire our equipment 

From as little as £17 you can hire a paddleboard.

Price includes use of wetsuits, buoyancy aids and helmets - you will need to bring your own footwear, swimsuit and towel.

Please note, under 8s must be accompanied by an adult. 

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Available at Roadford, Stithians, Tamar and Wimbleball

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Launch your own paddleboard

If you have your own paddleboard why not launch it on one of our lakes?

Day launch costs only £12 per craft, per day or, if you are a regular visitor to the lake, you may be interested in becoming a member. Membership entitles you to unlimited launch at all five activity centres, along with many other benefits.

Book online - it's cheaper!

Available at Roadford, Stithians, Tamar and Wimbleball

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'Have a go' and 'Get into' paddleboard sessions

Learn something new with one of our qualified and friendly watersports instructors. Our 'Have a go' and 'Get into' paddleboard sessions are a great way to gain new skills whilst having fun in the great outdoors.

Prices start from just £35.

Available at Roadford, Stithians and Wimbleball

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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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