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.

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5 Interesting Facts about Siblyback Lake

Siblyback Lake was dammed in 1968 and when full has a capacity of 3,185 mega litres.
Siblyback Lake has a surface of 140 acres and supplies East Cornwall and beyond.
Siblyback Lake is located on Bodmin Moor and is recognised as being one of 12 areas in Cornwall designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The Cornish translation for Siblyback Lake is Lidn Keinsibly
Bodmin Moor is designated an International Dark Sky Landscape which makes Siblyback the perfect location for a spot of stargazing on a clear night.

Visit Siblyback Lake and discover all of the fun things to do on Bodmin Moor, Cornwall.

Bring the whole family and enjoy a day out packed with adventure. There’s plenty of open spaces to let your children play freely, capture their imagination for nature and adventure the lake on our circular off-road cycle and foot path.

Siblyback Lake offers an excellent day out in Cornwall and there’s plenty of fun and free things to do. Discover a range of wildlife from our hide, build dens, go on a nature hunt or simply relax and enjoy the spectacular views. Spark your children’s imagination for engineering and nature – walk, run, skip or cycle to Siblyback Dam, everyone loves watching water cascade down this megastructure!

Create your own adventure at Siblyback Lake.

Off-road foot and cycle path:

Round Lake Walk and Cycle Trail (5km / 3.2m), approximately 1 hour to complete.

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Roadford Nature Reserve Volunteer Day

Join us on Thursday 16 July for a volunteering day at Roadford Nature Reserve to remove tree guards and help maintain the grounds.
Friends of South West Lakes Trust: Single Local Friendship

By joining us as a Single Local Friend, you will not only be supporting our work, but you will also enjoy year-round parking at one lake of your choice.
Become a Friend of South West Lakes Trust

Become a Friend of South West Lakes Trust to support our work caring for the lakes you love, with options incorporating an annual car parking pass for one or all of our lakes.
Cornwall Invasive Species Forum

The Cornwall Invasive Species Forum, hosted by South West Lakes Trust and kindly funded by CINNG (Community Invasive Non-native (Species) Group), brings together lots of organisations to tackle the growing challenge of invasive non‑native species across the county.

Meet Hannah Mason, Activity Centre Manager, Roadford Lake

Hi everyone, my name is Hannah and I have recently taken over from Matt as Centre manager at Roadford Lake, between Launceston and Okehampton in Devon.
Meet Tom Holloway, Activities and Camping Supervisor, Siblyback Lake

Hiya everyone, my name is Tom and I’m the new Activities and Camping Supervisor at Siblyback Lake, near Liskeard in Cornwall. It was only when I moved to the South West in 2018 where I realised I loved exploring the outdoors and started to enjoy staying active.
Meet Upper Tamar Lake Sailing Club

Upper Tamar Lake Sailing Club will be taking part in The Great Hobby Weekend at RHS Garden Rosemoor, Torrington on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th of September.
Upper Tamar Sailing Club blog article

Upper Tamar Lake Sailing Club have recently enjoyed another day of Sunday sailing. On this occasion there was a little rain but this didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the single and double handed dinghies out on the water.
Radio Sailing at Tamar Lakes

Have you heard about radio sailing? Learn more from the members of North Devon Radio Sailing Club Racing, who meet weekly at Upper Tamar Lake.
Meet Beth Merriott, Administrator at Roadford Lake

Hello, my name is Beth Merriott and I’m the administrator for Roadford Lake Activity Centre which is based between Okehampton and Launceston. I’ve been working for SW Lakes since March 2019. You’ll mainly find me in the office but I do try to get out and about around site to greet customers and check the facilities.
Meet Lark Bridges, Chief Instructor at Stithians Lake

My name is Lark and I am Chief Instructor at Stithians Lake near Redruth. I have been working for South West Lakes Trust for 5 years now. I have always enjoyed being outdoors and on or in the water!
Meet Matt Loughlin, Visitor Experience Manager, West

My name is Matt Loughlin and I’m the Visitor Experience Manager covering West Cornwall and have worked for South West Lakes Trust on and off since 2000.
Have Fun in Nature’s Playground this February Half Term!

It is becoming ever more difficult to give children access to outdoor learning spaces – be that through formal education or visits with their families.
25 free things to do when visiting the South West Lakes

Experience the best things to do outdoors and get your children learning about nature. There’s masses of things to do at our South West lakes – discover wildlife, identify trees, build a bug hotel or make nature art.

Current reservoir levels

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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.
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.
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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 (Somerset, Exmoor)

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.
Siblyback, Cornwall

Surrounded by the striking backdrop of Bodmin Moor, Siblyback Lake lies within the Cornwall National Landscape. 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
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