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:

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.

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!

Download our Camping and Activities Terms and Conditions.

Sailing and windsurfing courses at Roadford Lake

We have a range of RYA courses in sailing and windsurfing suitable for children and adults, from complete beginners through to those at a more advanced level.

RYA courses are internationally recognised qualifications. Participating in these courses will help you to learn and develop invaluable skills such as teamwork, determination, communication, independence, confidence and creative problem solving.

Wetsuit and buoyancy aid use included at no extra cost, you just need to bring a towel, swimmers (to go under your wetsuit), and suitable footwear i.e. wetsuit boots or a pair of old trainers.

Youth courses (age 8-16)

Two-day courses - £150 (9.30am to 4.30pm)

Tuesday 28 + Wednesday 29 May - Stage 1 sailing
Thursday 30 + Friday 31 May - Stage 2 sailing
Tuesday 30 + Wednesday 31 July - Stage 1 Sailing
Tuesday 6 + Wednesday 7 August - Stage 2 Sailing
Tuesday 13 + Wednesday 14 August - Stage 1 Windsurfing
Saturday 17 + Sunday 18 August - Stage 3 Sailing
Tuesday 20 + Wednesday 21 August - Stage 1 Sailing
Tuesday 27 + Wednesday 28 August - Stage 2 Windsurfing

Adult courses (age 17+)

Five-week courses - £150

Sunday 2 June to Sunday 30 June 9.30am-12pm: Level 1 sailing

1pm-3.30pm: Level 2 sailing

Sunday 1 September to Sunday 29 September

9.30am-12pm: Level 1 sailing

1pm-3.30pm: Level 2 sailing

Two-day courses - £150 (9.30am to 4.30pm)

Saturday 6 + Sunday 7 July - Level 1 Sailing
Saturday 20 + Sunday 21 July - Level 2 Sailing
Saturday 10 + Sunday 11 August - Level 1 Windsurfing

Searching Availability...

Latest

Launch Membership Competition Terms and Conditions

Competition details for entering our South West Lakes Trust launch membership competition.
South West Lakes Trust launch membership competition

Looking for new adventures out on the water? Enter our competition to be in with a chance of winning a South West Lakes Trust launch membership worth £165! With five lakes to choose from, we are offering an opportunity for you to win time out on the water, with the freedom to return time and time again.
Locals Month at Siblyback Lake

We are offering 25% off equipment hire and camping in June to our local community as a thank you for your continued support. Come and join us for a fun-filled month at the lake!
Opening Times and Contact

Please check opening times before travelling to the lake. Here you will find the opening times and contact information for both Siblyback Lake Activity Centre and Olive & Co Cafe.

Wimbleball summer half term activities programme

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

We have an action-packed summer half term activity programme at Roadford Lake, with the chance to try your hand at sailing, windsurfing, archery, paddleboarding, kayaking and high ropes. Until Sunday 2 June.
Stithians summer half term activities programme

Stithians Lake is the perfect place to visit this summer half term! Enjoy an unforgettable family adventure, jam-packed with new experiences. Until Sunday 2 June.
Roadford Lake Family Camp

Join us and camp at Roadford Lake from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 September for a weekend of adventures suitable for all the family!
Wing foil weekend at Stithians

Whether you are looking to nail your gybes, boost some jumps or just improve your general wing foiling skills we’ve got you covered. Choose between two days of intermediate / advanced coaching or our 'zero to hero' wing surf / wing foiling.
Roadford Buccaneers

Join the Roadford Buccaneers and take part in five weeks of activity sessions including kayaking, sailing, archery and canoeing! Open to ages 8 - 16.
Roadford Rebels

Join the Roadford Rebels and take part in five weeks of activity sessions including kayaking, sailing, archery and canoeing! Open to ages 8 - 16.
Sailing and windsurfing courses at Stithians Lake

Whether you are a beginner, improver or at a more advanced level - we have a sailing or windsurfing course for you! We offer junior and adult courses and clubs.
Get Fishing Awards - a free introduction to fishing

Discover what angling is all about and how to take up fishing at these free events as part of the Get Fishing Awards from the Angling Trust. Over three sessions at either Darracott or Porth reservoirs, learn the basics of how to catch fish and return them safely.
Love Your Lakes Photography and Video Competition 2023

Make the most of the stunning photo and video opportunities available at our lakes across the South West for your chance to win some fantastic prizes! The competition will run from Friday 28th July until Tuesday 31st October.

Current reservoir levels

See the current water levels in our reservoirs.
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 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.
South West Lakes Trust Booking Confirmation

Thank you for your South West Lakes Trust booking. You’ll receive a confirmation email shortly with details of your booking.
Book Now
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

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.
Join the team

Current vacancies
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.F