Activities and Camping

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.

#ItsYourOutdoors - come and explore!

Paddleboarding

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 buoyancy aids and helmets - you will need to bring your own footwear, swimsuit and towel.

Wetsuit hire available for an additional £3 per suit.

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

Book online - it's cheaper!

Available at Roadford, Siblyback, 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, Siblyback, Stithians, Tamar and Wimbleball

Find out more about launching with us.

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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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Siblyback, Cornwall

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Activities and Camping

#ItsYourOutdoors - come and explore!

Paddleboarding

Hire our equipment

Launch your own paddleboard

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

Activity Days and Weeks

Other popular activities

Kayaking

Canoeing

Sailing

Windsurfing

Winging and Efoiling

Fishing