. . . e r o l p x e o t e m i t e k a T Activities Accommodation ** and relax ... 20 Cotswold Watersports 22 Lakeview Holidays Whelford Road, GL7 4DT 110/110a Whelford Pools, Whelford Road, Fairford T: 01285 713735 E: [email protected] GL7 4DT T: 01285 713649 E: [email protected] looking for a room with a lake view? W: www.cotswoldwatersports.co.uk W: www.lakeviewholidays.co.uk Waterskiing and wakeboarding tuition and fun for all ages Family-run luxury 4 star lakeside house and three apart - No problem – most of the accommodation in the Water Park is situ - with inflatable rides, pro shop, corporate days and Birthday ments in sunny spacious courtyard. ated right next to crystal clear water. Choose from charming parties. BBQ and picnic area. wooden chalets, New style lodges, a family holiday park or The Cotswold Water Park is a popular destination, four star hotel luxury, all within a couple of miles of the activities. 21 and Bushyleaze so you may need to book some activities in advance by con - tacting the activity provider. Whether you go for self catering, full board or camping, each of Take time out... Lechlade GL7 3QQ T: 01367 253266 E: [email protected] Pre-booking only here* Booking advisable at busy times** these places has its own unique character, offering various facilities W: www.lechladetrout.co.uk This map is an artists impression of the area and should be used as a general such as indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts, indoor play areas, Enjoy the great outdoors, guide. For detailed navigation please use the appropriate OS Explorer map. Excellent day ticket fly fishing in beautiful setting. Tuition avail - Please note that whilst every effort has been made to ensure that the informa - luxury spas, beauty treatments, and fine dining. In the local area dis - able. Large fishing tackle shop. Corporate hospitality. tion contained in this guide is accurate, the Cotswold Water Park Trust cannot accept responsibility in respect of errors or omissions that may have occurred . cover country pubs with character, serving local beers and home and have some fun cooked dishes, plus some great lakeside cafes and bistros. along the wa y Accommodation: Cotswold Water Park Four Pillars Hotel, ... Hoburne Cotswold, Lake Pochard, Lower Mill Estate, Orion Holi - days, Watermark Holidays, Lakeview Holidays.

Swing like a monkey, shoot like a cowboy, try rally driving, or learn how to live like

Ray Mears – just some of the activities on offer. Keep the younger members of the family happy with a muddy bike ride around the lakes, a summer picnic in one of the coun - try parks, or take a boat trip down the Thames. For the fishermen, why not pick up a day ticket and see if you can catch a record carp or hook a trout or two? But that’s not all – if you still have some energy left, the area also offers cycle hire,

golf, horseriding, rare breeds farm, paintballing and more. map

Activities: Glos Rally School, Cotswold Forest School, Head4Heights, Lechlade

BURFORD and Bushy Leaze, Old Downs Pursuits, South Cerney Angling Club, Tackle Den, Elemental Sculpture Park. e r u s i e for more info please visit: l

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approximate scale 119b Directions... M5 120 A417 104 BY ROAD: 1 103 9 6 2 3 M5 Exit J11a 4 A 102 105 Lechlade A361 11a A Meysey COLN COUNTRY Follow A417/9 Cirencester. 106 A4 Hampton 101a 102a 107 PARK 4 miles south of Cirencester take 17 Spine Road B4696 Spine Road Junction. 12 Junction (B4696) 102 Cirencester 17 Cotswold Watersports A419 A4 101 M4 Exit J15 Follow A419 Cirencester. 13 20 125 (Restricted 136 Hours) 113 3 miles north of take Kemble

Lakeview Holidays A 101b 3 B4696 Spine Road Junction. A 40 6 22 A B40 4 1 1 14 4 9 110a 123 6 Malmesbury Cricklade 110 BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT: B 111a 4 Swindon 126 112 TRAVELINE: 6 124 9 ROUNDHOUSE T: 0871 2002233 6 111 LAKE NATURE W: www.traveline.info M4 15 19 18 17 16 15 M4 129 116 RESERVE (GWT) A417 20 115 NATIONAL RAIL: M32 111b T: 08457 484950 127 W: www.nationalrail.co.uk WHELFORD POOLS NATURE RESERVE (GWT) NATIONAL EXPRESS: Chippenham Whelford T: 08717 818178 M5 Bath 131 114 RIVERSIDE W: www.nationalexpress.com 128 PARK

FARINGDON OXFORD TOILETS & FOOD (SEASONAL) Who manages the Cotswold Water Park? R.C oln Many of the lakes are privately owned by gravel companies, clubs and individuals but a large SWINDON Join the Trust... number of lakes are open for public access and and save money! Watching activities. Become a member of the Cotswold Water Park Trust, The Cotswold Water Park Trust was set up as a and obtain a range of discounts and money saving of - Sshhh! Take binoculars and go wildlife fers across the area. Your support will help to fund the registered charity to improve public access and important conservation work of the Trust, not just for watching, whatever the weather – there re - to make the Cotswold Water Park a better envi - the birds and bees, but dragonflies, bats and water Bird hide Disabled Post office Takeaway ally is something to see all year round. facilities ronment for wildlife and people. voles too. Go to the website www.waterpark.org – wildlife ... join us and join in today! Bird watching Fishing In summer, watch the aerial antics of hobbies as they hunt Pub With a team of staff and volunteers the Trust point (day tickets) Train station Marston dragonflies, look for bats skimming the lake surface for manages the Gateway Centre, five Nature Re - Meysey Car park flies at dusk, and seek out the magical carpet of wildflow - (charges may apply) Nature reserve Refreshments Watersports serves, six car parks and many miles of foot - Where can I find out more? ers in the ancient water meadows. On hot sunny days, walk paths. We also work with mineral companies, GATEWAY VISITOR CENTRE Cash point Picnics Shop 132 through clouds of blue damselflies near the lake edges, and leisure providers, local businesses, councils and Lake 6 Spine Rd, South Cerney GL7 5TL OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK keep an eye out for nesting grebes. Chemist Playground Toilets communities to create a sustainable future for the Cotswold Water Park. VISITOR INFORMATION | CAFÉ Ducks love it here in the winter too, with 20,000 water TOILETS | FREE PARKING If you would like to find out more about the work birds feeding and breeding on many of the larger lakes. Footpath Stile/kissing gate/bridge/steps 130b (these may present a barrier to of the Cotswold Water Park Trust , please visit T: 01793 752413 E: [email protected] It’s a great place to come in the colder months, some users) Bridlepath/Cyclepath the website www.waterpark.org W: www.waterpark.org 130a with vast skies and superb sunsets. (may not be suitable for Other paths cycling all year round)

es Cyclepath – hard surface National Trail R.Tham © Cotswold Water Park Trust 2016 The Cotswold Water Park Leisure Map was Permissive route Caution (at discretion of landowner) devised by the Cotswold Water Park Trust Western to identify the main Public Rights of Way h Track Section Cotswold at Quarries and to promote leisure facilities within the P (limited vehicular access) Water Park Round House s area. For a definitive guide to the local Farm Quarry e Castle am footpaths please see relevant Ordnance Eaton Th Survey map. No part of this map or publi - THIS WAY cation may be reproduced without prior permission from the CWP Trust. 306 Design by: www.designwall.co.uk Cover image: www.andyrouse.co.uk es Path Tham Thank you to the following for the use of their images: David Hall, Dave Kilbey, Kay Ransom, Andy Rouse, Jill Bewley, Lower Mill Estate, Cotswold Watersports, CWP Hire, Head4heights, South Cerney Sailing Club, Waterland, Watermark Holi - days, Matt Bigwood and South Cerney Outdoor. Activities Bird hide Chemist Picnics Refreshments Train station

1 Cotswold Country Park & Beach 2 Cotswold Water Park Hire Bird watching Disabled Playground Shop Watersports Spratsgate Lane, Shorncote, near Cirencester GL7 6DF Lake 86, Spine Road, South Cerney GL7 5TL Cotswold Water Park point facilities T: 01285 868096 E: [email protected] T: 01285 860086 E: [email protected] Car park Fishing Post office Toilets W: www.cotswoldcountrypark.co.uk W: www.cwphire.com (charges may apply) (day tickets) The Park is open Feb – Dec, with Cotswold Water Park Hire is next the largest inland bathing beach in door to the Gateway Centre and Cash point Nature reserve Pub Takeaway the UK, lifeguarded during week- only a short walk away from the ends and school holidays from Four Pillars Hotel. We hire Stand April. Adventure playgrounds, cafes Up Paddleboards, Canoes, Kayaks, Footpath Other paths and lakeside walks. Activities in - and Rowing Boats. Whether you clude WMSki Cable tow, open water are looking to challenge yourself, Bridlepath/Cyclepath swimming, peddalo, row boat and entertain the family or simply un - (may not be suitable for cycling all year round) Thames Path National Trail kayak hire, stand up paddle board - wind and relax, we have something for everyone. Customer picnic and Come out to pl ay... ing, zorbing and crazy golf. BBQ area. Cyclepath – hard surface Caution

Permissive route (at discretion of landowner) Quarries 3 Rally School * 4 Lakeside Ski & Wake **

Cirencester Road, Down Ampney GL7 5QF Spring Lake, Station Road, South Cerney GL7 5TH Track (limited vehicular access) T: 01793 752281 E: [email protected] T: 01285 860606 E: [email protected] W: www.glosrallyschool.co.uk W: www.lakeside-bar.co.uk Stile/kissing gate/bridge/steps For drivers aged 10 and above, This is the place to be for fun water (these may present a barrier experience the excitement of rally sports! Try thrilling, fun inflatable to some users) driving on a purpose built track in rides which will take your breath Poulton amazing rally prepped cars. New away and learn to wake board or in 2015 – off roading in adapted water ski in a safe, professional and vehicles at beautiful lake location friendly environment. Enjoy relaxed (full driving licence required). family dining in The Lakeside Groups, corporate and individuals Brasserie sports bar, where you can Keep in touch welcome. Gift vouchers available. watch all the excitement on the water Come and see us! from the sun terrace or beer garden. for more info please visit: 5 South Cerney Outdoor 6 South Cerney Sailing Club www.waterpark.org South Cerney Outdoor, Spine Road, South Cerney GL7 5TL Lake 16, Station Road, South Cerney GL7 5TH T: 07071 Driffield T: 01285 860388 E: [email protected] 223618 E: [email protected] W: www.southcerneyoutdoor.co.uk W: www.southcerneysailingclub.org.uk Where Great Adventures Grow – Ex - Sailing and Windsurfing for the Get in and get wet... cellent facilities by a 47-acre whole family, from cruising to racing, lake of crystal clear water and the beginners to experts on our clear River Churn. Something for the 100 acres lake, largest in the region. With crystal clear water, and no tides to M5 B/HAM Watersports: Cotswold Country SOUTHWEST (J11a) whole family including boat hire, An active racing calendar, extremely worry about, the lakes of the Cotswold Water CIRENCESTER courses, qualifications, parties successful junior Cadet Fleet, RYA Park and Beach, Cotswold Water Park Hire, Join the Trust and save money... and corporate events. Sailing – sailing and power boat courses and Park are a perfect spot to dip your toe into a A417 Become a member of the Cotswold Water Park Trust, and obtain a Windsurfing – Canoeing – Kayaking cruising at any time. An affordable Lakeside Ski and Wake, South Cerney – Archery – Raft Building – Stand- friendly members club. Visit us and wide range of watersports – from sailing to Sailing Club, South Cerney Outdoor, range of discounts and money saving offers across the area. Your sup - Up Paddleboarding. see. “Champions Start Here”. stand-up paddle boarding, from windsurfing Waterland, Cotswold Watersports, port will help to fund the important conservation work of the Trust, not to wakeboarding, there is plenty of choice for and many more. just for the birds and bees, but dragonflies, bats and water voles too. Go beginners and experts alike. Turn up and 7 The Tackle Den (Fishing tackle & advice) 8 Waterlan d** to the website: www.waterpark.org – join us and join in today ! Lake 11, Cerney Wick Lane, South Cerney GL7 5LW Lake 32, Spratsgate Lane, Shorncote, near Cirencester have a go, or book in for some lessons – T: 01285 862716 E: [email protected] GL7 6DF T: 01285 861202 E: [email protected] friendly and experienced tutors will guide W: www.tackleden.co.uk W: www.ukwatersports.co.uk you all the way. And don’t forget the famous Supermarket A large fishing tackle shop Watersports for adults, young peo - Sustrans Route 45 Sat Nav stocked with a huge range of ple and families. Come with your inland beach for family bathing and pad - Tesco Extra – GL7 1NP own kit, hire ours or join in one of to Cirencester coarse and carp fishing tackle and Waitrose – GL7 1SZ baits. Expert advice on where to our programmes over the year. Ad - dling, plus opportunities for open Lidl – GL7 1YG Cotswold Water Park visitor fish and tickets sold for many ven - venture Zone runs during the water swimming (and triathlons) ues in the Water Park. Catering school holidays, weekend courses Aldi – GL7 1NP Cirencester Gateway information, maps and leaflets for all ages, from beginners to for adults. Corporate and busi - on some of the lakes. Cafe by specimen hunters. Open 7 days a nesses are catered for with quali - Centre week.Find us on Facebook. fied trainers. Something for everyone, from social to training 12 Free parking and lots of fun included for all. Starting point for walking Ewen South 202 Cerney and cycling 9 * 10 Th Cotswold Forest Schoo l Elemental Sculpture Park ames & Sev Sp ine Road Clayhill Copse, Spine Road East, The Paddocks, Somerford Keynes, Cirencester GL7 6FE (unde ern C KEMBLE Dryleaze Farm R r rest anal . oratio Junc ti on T: 08450 941949 E: [email protected] T: 01285 869040 E: [email protected] Quarry C n) hu 4 W: www.cotswoldforestschool.co.uk W: www.elementalsculpturepark.com rn Learning and fun in the great outdoors. Bushcraft, survival Experience contemporary & abstract sculpture set in wonderful skills, team building, school visits, holiday workshops and tranquil woodland with ponds, gardens and glades. Tearoom, CIRENCESTER 1 parties for all. gallery and parking on site. Check website for opening times. 2 3 2 LAKESIDE 5b 7 SHORNCOTE Isis & Windrush Down 11 Head4Height s** 12 Old Downs Pursuits * REED BED Ampney 6 13 86 ManorManor Spratsgate Lane, Shorncote, near Cirencester GL7 6DF Fosse Farm, Driffield GL7 5QA T: 07597 093708 5a 18 300 79 14 Farm T: 01285 770007 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] 84 The Landings 6 W: www.head4heights.net W: www.old-downs-pursuits.co.uk 5 T h 12 High ropes fun for families, individuals and groups. Some - Clay target and air rifle shooting for all, from novice to experi - a R m S thing for everyone. Climb, jump and swing like a monkey in enced, individuals to groups. ta . t 3 e io T n Summer s 16 R complete safety. h d 4 19 a P 14 Ce m r 7 11 a n ey t Spring W e h ick s 89 L The Cotswold Water Park is a an 13 South Cerney Angling Club e popular destination, so you may need BRIDGE 10 Fisherman's Rest, Broadway Lane, South Cerney GL7 5UH to book some activities in advance by 31 18 T: 01285 861876 E: [email protected] W: www.scac.org.uk 301 contacting the activity provider. 88 9 Set in the heart of Cotswold Water Park, with waters to suit 13 17 the match, pleasure, or specialist angler. Lakes 18, 23a, 23b, Pre-booking only here* 19 Latton 26, 63. Day tickets (Dawn till Dusk) on Lake 18 and 23b, avail - 87 able on the bank from a bailiff. Booking advisable at busy times** 10 1 20 Eastern 26 71 A419 91 Br 67 oadw Section Cotswold ay L ane 15 97 Somerford 21 16 Water Park Accommodation Keynes 32 15 Pochard W Kempsford (4 miles) ick 33 wat er L Whelford (5 miles) ane Cotswold Water Park Four 22 Fairford (7 miles) 14 15 Hoburne Cotswold 62 25 23b 11 23a Lechlade (10 miles) Pillars Hotel Hoburne Cotswold, Broadway Lane, South Cerney GL7 5UQ 27 61 Lake 6, Spine Road East, South Cerney GL7 5FP T: 01285 860216 E: [email protected] Spine Road Spine Road T: 01285 864000 E: [email protected] COKE’S PIT W: www.hoburne.com Poole 8 (West) (East) THIS WAY W: www.cotswoldwaterparkhotel.co.uk NATURE 34 60a 75 Hoburne Cotswold is the ideal Keynes RESERVE B4696 The hotel provides a range of 30 60 REED HIDE choice for your holiday in the 28a 95 (CWPT) 28 F accommodation, from en-suite . Whether you’re looking r 305 9 i d bedrooms, lake view suites, to 36 CLAYHILL a for a touring pitch or camping, to y s CLEVELAND NORTH MEADOW

self-catering apartments. Facili - luxury lakeside holiday homes, H NATIONAL NATURE 99 a LAKES NATURE ties include Hydrotherapy pool, you’ll find it at Hoburne, plus 55 35 m RESERVE (NE) RESERVE L spa, gym, lounge bar serving all swimming pools, restaurants, live 37 a 96 200 n (CWPT) day and the Brasserie for entertainment and much more. 56 e evening meals NEIGH BRIDGE 29 74 We also offer holiday homes for 76 Eysey Manor or Sunday carvery. sale and offer a fantastic venue for COUNTRY PARK 44 43 Twitcher’s Quarry events. Now dog friendly too! Ashton Gate 63 77 65 Keynes 66 81 50 17 69 16 17 54 49 74a Lake Pochard Lodges Lower Mill Estate 68a/b Lake 15, Wickwater Lane, South Cerney GL7 5TL Somerford Keynes, near Cirencester GL7 6BG 42 38 72 T: 01793 751513 E: [email protected] T: 01285 869489 E: [email protected] 50a W: www.habitatescapes.com 45 Swindon W: www.lakepochard.co.uk OAKSEY 51 Lake fronted detached Scandinavian A collection of luxury vacation 53a 70 64 lodges. Fully equipped and available homes set within a 550 acre 92 Cricklade 47 59 for short or week breaks. private estate, combining modernist 57 82 architecture and traditional 53 78b Walters Lake – a top quality, pre - 40 Cricklade Cotswold designs. Eight lakes, two 41 dominantly carp, 3-acre match fish - LOWER MOOR WATERHAY Leisure Centre rivers, private award winning spa 52 REED BED (CWPT) 78a ing lake. Waterside Café – offering a FARM NATURE 39 and an abundance of flora and RESERVE (WWT) 83 wide selection of drinks, home- fauna. Freehold plots available es cooked food to order and 46/48 58 m from £250,000. ha free Wi-Fi connection. Open 7 days T Visit: www.habitatescapes.com CLATTINGER R. a week. FARM NATURE 94 for holiday enquiries. RESERVE (WWT) SWILLBROOK 93 SWINDON LAKES NATURE M4 (J15) (Holiday, Property RESERVE 18 19 Sw WATERHAY Orion Holidays Sales & Management) Watermark Holidays MINETY ill Broo ROYAL WOOTTON Gateway Centre, Spine Road, South Cerney GL7 5TL Summer Lake, Cerney Wick Lane, South Cerney GL7 5LW k BASSETT T: 01285 861839 E: [email protected] T: 01285 869181 E: [email protected] 0 1 Km 1 Mile W: www.orionholidays.com W: www.watermarkholidays.com Lake fronted properties in sev - Luxury, 3-6 Bedroom, Self-Cater - Sustrans Route 45 approximate scale eral stunning locations in ing, Lakeside Holiday Lodges to to Swindon the Cotswold Water Park, sur - rent within the Cotswold Water rounded by picturesque villages Park. Facilities include water and historic market towns. Each sports, tennis, fishing, cycling, lake has a different feel to it. walking and much more right on Families, couples and groups your doorstep. Whether it’s a short enjoy action packed breaks or re - break or longer, Watermark Holi - laxation and tranquillity in this days can create your very own tai - area of outstanding natural lor made break. beauty.