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No problem – most of the accommodation in the Water Park is situated right next to crystal clear water. Choose from charming wooden chalets, New style lodges, a family holiday park or four star hotel luxury, all within a couple of Swing like a monkey, shoot like a cowboy, try rally driving, or learn how miles of the activities. Whether you go for self catering, full board or B&B, each to live like Ray Mears – just some of the activities on offer. Keep the of these places has its own unique character, offering various facilities such as younger members of the family happy with a muddy bike ride around the indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts, indoor play areas, l uxury spas, beauty lakes or a picnic in one of the country parks. For the fishermen, why not treatments, and fine dining. In the local area discover pick up a day ticket and see if you can catch a record carp or hook a trout country pubs with character, serving local beers and or two? But that’s not all – if you still have some energy left, the area also home cooked dishes, plus some great lakeside offers cycle hire, golf, horseriding, rare breeds farm, paintballing, archery cafes and bistros. and much more.

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Keep in touch 30 and Bushyleaze Trout Fisheries sure i e Burford Road, Lechlade GL7 3QQ T: 01367 253266 l for more info please visit: E: [email protected] W: www.lechladetrout.co.uk 117 Excellent day ticket fly fishing in beautiful setting. Tuition available. Accompanied Children under 16 years of age fish for www.waterpark.org free. Coarse fishing available July to September. Large fishing tackle shop. Corporate hospitality. 118

The Cotswold Water Park is a popular destination, so you may need to book some activities in advance by contacting the activity provider.

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d l o w s t o AMEY RICHARDSON C This map is an artists impression of the area and should be used as a general A417 guide. For detailed navigation please use the appropriate OS Explorer map. 30 Please note that whilst every effort has been made to ensure that the information 119 contained in this guide is accurate, the Cotswold Water Park Trust cannot accept responsibility in respect of errors or omissions that may have occurred.

119b 120 Meysey A417 104 Hampton 103 102 105 Lechlade A361 Directions... M5 COLN COUNTRY 106 101a 102a PARK BY ROAD: 1 107 9 6 2 3 102 M5 Exit J11a 4 A Follow A417/9 Cirencester. 11a A A 101 4 miles south of Cirencester take 417 Spine Road (Restricted 136 125 Hours) 113 B4696 Spine Road Junction. 12 Junction (B4696) Cirencester A417 101b M4 Exit J15 A419 Follow A419 Cirencester. 13 110a 123

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111a 126 B4696 Spine Road Junction. A 3 112 40 6 124 A B40 4 1 1 ROUNDHOUSE 14 4 9 6 Cricklade LAKE NATURE BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT: 111 B RESERVE 129 116 A417 4 TRAVELINE: 6 9

6 111b 115 T: 0871 2002233 W: www.traveline.info M4 15 19 18 17 16 15 M4 127 20 WHELFORD POOLS NATIONAL RAIL: M32 NATURE RESERVE T: 03457 484950 Whelford W: www.nationalrail.co.uk RIVERSIDE 114 NATIONAL EXPRESS: Chippenham 128 PARK M5 Bath 131 T: 08717 818178 W: www.nationalexpress.com TOILETS & FOOD (SEASONAL)

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SWINDON Many of the lakes are privately owned, by gravel Watching companies, leisure operators, clubs and Join the Trust... individuals, but a large number of lakes have and save money! public access of some kind. Become a member of the Cotswold Water Park Trust Sshhh! Take binoculars and go wildlife watching, whatever and obtain a range of discounts and money saving the weather – there really is something to see all year round. The Cotswold Water Park Trust is a registered offers across the area. Your support will help to fund wildlife ... charity working to improve public access and the important work of the Trust, including wildlife In summer, watch the aerial antics of hobbies as they hunt dragonflies, look for conservation, improving public access, and to make the Cotswold Water Park a better bats skimming the lake surface for flies at dusk, and seek out the magical carpet of maintaining countryside sites. You’ll be helping bats, place for wildlife and people. birds, dragonflies, water voles and much more... Marston h 0 1 Km 1 Mile wildflowers in the ancient water meadows. On hot sunny days, walk through clouds t Go to our website at www.waterpark.org Meysey a P The Trust’s team of staff and volunteers help and join us today! of blue damselflies near the lake edges, and keep an eye out for nesting grebes. s e to manage a number of nature reserves, m approximate scale Ducks love it here in the winter too, with 20,000 water birds feeding on many of a h country parks, and car parks. We also work 132 the larger lakes. It’s a great place to come in the colder months, with vast skies T Where can I find out more? with mineral companies, land owners, leisure and superb sunsets. Map key: providers, local businesses, councils, and GATEWAY CENTRE VISITOR INFORMATION DESK Lake 6, Spine Road, South Cerney, GL7 5TL With such a huge variety of birds visiting and living in the area throughout communities to create a more accessible and OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK the year, the Cotswold Water Park Trust has produced seasonal leaflets Bird watching Bird hide Cash point Chemist sustainable future for the Cotswold Water Park. to help visitors identify some of the species which are special to point VISITOR INFORMATION | CAFÉ 130b Defibrillator Disabled Fishing If you would like to find out more about the TOILETS | FREE PARKING (may be subject Free Parking the Cotswold Water Park. You can download these from to operational facilities (day tickets) opening hours) work of the Cotswold Water Park Trust , 130a www.waterpark.org/things-to-do/birdwatching/ E: [email protected] Nature reserve Parking charge Picnics Playground please visit our website at www.waterpark.org W: www.waterpark.org mes R.Tha Post office Pub Refreshments Shop Registered Charity 1120518 Toilets Takeaway Train station Watersports Western © Cotswold Water Park Trust 2018 Section Cotswold h The Cotswold Water Park Leisure Map was devised Water Park at Round House P Stile/kissing gate/bridge/steps by the Cotswold Water Park Trust to identify the main es Footpath Farm Quarry Castle m (these may present a barrier to some users) Public Rights of Way and to promote leisure facilities ha within the area. For a definitive guide to the local THIS WAY Eaton T Bridlepath/Cyclepath (may not be suitable for Other paths footpaths please see relevant Ordnance Survey map. cycling all year round) No part of this map or publication may be reproduced without prior permission from the CWP Trust. 306 Cyclepath – hard surface National Trail Design by: www.designwall.co.uk Track Caution Thank you to the following for the use of their images including David Hall, Thames Path (limited vehicular access) Dave Kilbey, Kay Ransom, Andy Rouse, Jill Bewley, Lower Mill Estate, Cotswold Permissive route Quarries Watersports, CWP Hire, Head4heights, South Cerney Sailing Club, Waterland, (at discretion of landowner) Watermark Holidays, Matt Bigwood and South Cerney Outdoor. Cotswold Water Park Accommodation Eating out Map key:

Bird watching Disabled Defibrillator Fishing Bird hide Cash point Chemist 19 De Vere Cotswold Water 20 24 25 point facilities (may be subject (day tickets) Habitat Escapes Waterside Café The Lakeside Brasserie to operational Park Hotel , near Cirencester GL7 6BG Lake 15, Wickwater Lane, South Cerney GL7 5TL Spring Lake, Station Road, South Cerney GL7 5TH opening hours) Lake 6, Spine Road East, South Cerney GL7 5FP Parking Charge Nature reserve Free Parking Picnics Pub Come out to pl ay... T: 01285 869489 E: [email protected] T: 01285 860412 E: [email protected] T: 01285 862894 E: [email protected] Playground Post office T: 01285 864000 E: [email protected] W: www.habitatescapes.com W: www.lakepochard.co.uk W: www.lakeside-bar.co.uk W: www.phcompany.com/de-vere/cotswold-water-park-hotel Refreshments Shop Takeaway Toilets Train station Watersports Book a holiday at Lower Mill Estate A large and airy café located on the This informal Sports Bar & Get in and get wet... The hotel provides a range of and you’ll experience a rare and banks of Walters Lake, offering home Brasserie offers relaxed family accommodation, from en-suite Footpath Stile/kissing gate/bridge/steps memorable holiday. A holiday in cooked-to-order food, stunning views dining with stunning views. (these may present a barrier to some users) bedrooms, lake view suites, beautiful natural surroundings, in across the lake and free Wi-fi access. Watch all the fun on the lake while With crystal clear water, and no tides to worry about, the lakes of the to self catering apartments. Bridlepath/Cyclepath superbly appointed self-catering Open 7 days a week. Walters Lake – enjoying freshly cooked, breakfast, (may not be suitable for Other paths Cotswold Water Park are a perfect spot to dip your toe into a wide Facilities include Hydrotherapy accommodation. Enjoy the award- A top quality, predominantly carp, lunch or dinner. cycling all year round) pool, spa, gym, lounge bar serving winning spa & restaurant in a 3-acre match fishing lake. Day tickets Thames Path National Trail all day and the Brasserie for available. Lake Pochard Lodges – Free parking, free wi-fi, children’s Cyclepath – hard surface range of watersports – from sailing to stand-up paddle boarding, perfect, safe, secure natural play area. Booking is recommended, evening meals, or the Old playground for children and Lake fronted detached Scandinavian Caution from windsurfing to wakeboarding, there is plenty of choice for Boathouse for Sunday lunch. lodges. Fully equipped and available please check website for seasonal Track adults of all ages. Lakeside opening hours. (limited vehicular access) holidays from £472.50. for short or week breaks. beginners and experts alike. Turn up and have a go, or book in for Permissive route some lessons – friendly and experienced tutors will guide you all (at discretion of landowner) (Holidays, Sales and Poulton the way. And don’t forget the famous inland beach for family 21 Hoburne Cotswold 22 Orion Property Management) 26 Gateway Café 27 Eliot Arms Quarries bathing and paddling, plus opportunities for open water Hoburne Cotswold, Broadway Lane, South Cerney GL7 5UQ Gateway Centre, Spine Road, South Cerney GL7 5TL The Gateway Centre, Spine Road, South Cerney GL7 5TL T: Clarks Hay, South Cerney GL7 5UA T: 01285 860215 T: 01285 860216 E: [email protected] T: 01285 861839 E: [email protected] 01285 862627 E: [email protected] W: gatewaycafe.co.uk E: [email protected] swimming (and triathlons) on some of the lakes. W: www.hoburne.com W: www.orioncotswolds.com A picturesque oak barn serving delicious homemade breakfasts W: www.eliotarmssouthcerney.co.uk Hoburne Cotswold is the ideal Orion Cotswolds offer you a wide and lunch, created from locally sourced produce . The perfect A family friendly and dog friendly pub and hotel, serving good Keep in touch choice for your holiday in the choice of stunning lake fronted place to kick back and enjoy proper coffee and homemade cake, homemade food during week days and carvery on Sundays. Cotswolds. Whether you prefer to properties located throughout the as you take in the breath-taking view over our Cotswold lake. Beautiful village location, large beer garden and free Wi-Fi. Activities stay in a caravan or lodge, you’ll Cotswold Water Park. From action for more info please visit: always be close to the lakes, packed breaks to chilled relaxed plus swimming pools, restaurants, (at Ross Manufacturing ** weekend retreats, there is 28 Jennies Kitchen Restaurant) 29 White Hart Inn, 1 Cotswold Country Park & Beach 2 Cotswold Water Park Hire live entertainment and much something for everyone in this area www.waterpark.org Spratsgate Lane, Shorncote, near Cirencester GL7 6DF Lake 86, Spine Road, South Cerney GL7 5TL more. We also offer holiday of outstanding natural beauty. Wheatleys Barn Farm, Fridays Ham Lane, Ashton Keynes High Road, Ashton Keynes SN6 6NX T: 01285 861247 homes for sale and a fantastic SN6 6QP T: 01285 860048 E: [email protected] T: 01285 868096 E: [email protected] T: 01285 860086 E: [email protected] 2-night break options available E: [email protected] venue for events. You can bring and pets welcome. W: www.jennieskitchen.co.uk W: www.whitehartak.com W: www.cotswoldcountryparkandbeach.com W: www.cwphire.com your dog too! Fantastic garden and vintage homely tea room for breakfast, lunch, First Pub on the Thames Path, with great atmosphere and Visit the beach in the Cotswolds! Cotswold Water Park Hire is next door to the Gateway Centre and cream teas and cakes. Gluten free/vegetarian options, Wi-Fi, dogs lovely pub garden. Fantastic food, belting beers and Enjoy the soft sandy beach with only a short walk away from the very welcome, 70 alpacas, walkers & cyclist stop off. Closed Tuesdays. wonderful wines. Walkers and dogs welcome. Join the Trust swimming lagoon, adventure De Vere Hotel. We hire Stand Up 23 Watermark Holidays playgrounds, picnic areas & BBQ Paddleboards, Canoes, Kayaks, Summer Lake, Cerney Wick Lane, South Cerney GL7 5LW and save money... pitch hire. Pay and play activities and Rowing Boats. Whether you T: 01285 869181 E: [email protected] CIRENCESTER Become a member of the Cotswold Water Park include the new WIBIT AquaVenture, are looking to challenge yourself, kayaks, paddle-boards, pedalos, W: www.watermarkholidays.com Trust, and obtain a range of discounts and money entertain the family or simply A417 mini-port boats,water walkers, Luxury, 3-6 Bedroom, Self- unwind and relax, we have M5 B/HAM saving offers across the area. Your support will help crazy golf and more. Great food something for everyone. Customer Catering, Lakeside Holiday Lodges SOUTHWEST (J11a) to fund the important conservation work of the Trust, served at the Pizzeria & Beach café! picnic and BBQ area. to rent within the Cotswold Water Park. Facilities include water not just for the birds and bees, but dragonflies, sports, tennis, fishing, cycling, bats and water voles too. Go to the website: walking and much more right on 3 Lakeside Ski & Wake ** 4 Go-By-Cycle your doorstep. Whether it’s a short www.waterpark.org – join us and join in today! Spring Lake, Station Road, South Cerney GL7 5TH Tall Trees, Water Lane, Somerford Keynes GL7 6DS break or longer, Watermark T: 01285 860606 E: [email protected] T: 01285 862152 E: [email protected] Holidays can create your very own W: www.lakeside-ski.co.uk W: www.go-by-cycle.co.uk W: www.cotswoldlakescamping.co.uk tailor made break. Supermarket This is the place to be for fun water CYCLE HIRE - Hourly, Daily, Sat Nav Cotswold Water Park visitor sports! Try thrilling, fun inflatable Weekly rates Sustrans Route 45 Co-op – GL7 5UP rides which will take your breath CYCLE SALES & REPAIRS to Cirencester Tesco Extra – GL7 1NP Gateway information, maps and leaflets away and learn to wake board or Waitrose – GL7 1SZ water ski in a safe, professional and Camping & Caravanning Facilities - Lidl – GL7 1YG friendly environment. Enjoy relaxed booking recommended - Centre Café family dining in The Lakeside NO DOGS ALLOWED Aldi – GL7 1NP Cirencester Brasserie sports bar, where you can Kayaks, Buoyancy Aids, Wetsuits, FREE parking watch all the excitement on the water Wet Shoes for sale 15 from the sun terrace or beer garden. 13 Starting point for walking and cycling South Ewen Cerney 5 Rally & Off Road Driving 6 South Cerney Outdoor 202 Cirencester Road, Down Ampney, Cirencester GL7 5QF South Cerney Outdoor, Spine Road, South Cerney GL7 5TL Th ames KEMBLE & Sev Spine Road T: 01793 752281 E: [email protected] T: 01285 860388 E: [email protected] (unde ern C Dryleaze Farm R r rest anal . oratio Junction W: www.glosrallyschool.co.uk W: www.southcerneyoutdoor.co.uk Quarry C n) hu 4 Experience the ultimate adrenaline Where Great Adventures Grow – rn rush whilst power sliding the rally car Excellent facilities by a 47-acre around the gravel rally track or lake of crystal clear water and the CIRENCESTER 1 climbing the vertical off road slopes in . Something for the 3 off road machines! Available to drivers whole family including boat hire, 2 2 5b 7 aged 10+, no experience necessary. courses, qualifications, parties 27 26 Open most weekends from Feb – Dec and corporate events. Sailing – SHORNCOTE Isis & Windrush Down on a pre-booked basis. Gift vouchers Windsurfing – Canoeing – Kayaking REED BED 13 86 Ampney available and groups welcome. – Archery – Raft Building – Stand- 7 5a 22 300 Manor Up Paddleboarding. 79 19 Farm 84 LAKESIDE 6 6 T h 12 a R m S ta 7 South Cerney Sailing Club 8 The Tackle Den (Fishing tackle & advice) . ti 5 17 e o T n R Summer s 25 d h 16 3 23 Lake 16, Station Road, South Cerney GL7 5TH T: 07071 Lake 11, Cerney Wick Lane, South Cerney GL7 5LW P C a 14 er m a The Landings n 11 ey 8 223618 E: [email protected] T: 01285 862716 E: [email protected] t Spring W e h ick W: www.southcerneysailingclub.org.uk W: www.tackleden.co.uk s 89 La ne A really friendly club with great A large fishing tackle shop stocked BRIDGE 10 racing at all levels, relaxed with a huge range of coarse and 31 18 cruising, excellent windsurfing, carp fishing tackle and baits. 301 and a hugely active junior fleet. Expert advice on where to fish and 88 9 14 17 High quality training, with further tickets sold for many venues in the 19 Latton support for members through the Water Park. Catering for all ages, 87 summer and including free use of from beginners to specimen 12 1 club boats at times, means we hunters. Open 7 days a week. 20 Eastern have something for everyone. Find us on Facebook. 26 A419 91 Br Please see our website. oadw Section Cotswold Somerford ay L Keynes ane 24 15 97 Water Park 32 21 Pochard 21 W Kempsford (4 miles) ick 33 wat ** er L Whelford (5 miles) 9 Waterlan d 10 4 Lakes Waterski School ** ane 22 Fairford (7 miles) Lake 32, Spratsgate Lane, Shorncote, near Cirencester Lakes 59, 72, 78a and 78b, Waterhay SN6 6QY 62 25 23b 18 23a Lechlade (10 miles) GL7 6DF T: 01285 861202 E: [email protected] T: 07572 113220 COKE’S PIT 27 61 W: www.ukwatersports.co.uk E: [email protected] W: www.4lakes.co.uk NATURE Spine Road Spine Road Poole RESERVE (East) THIS WAY Watersports for adults, young 4 Lakes Waterski School is an outdoor adventure paradise for 34 9 (West) 60a people and families. Come with families. Offering waterskiing, wakeboarding, inflatable rides, Keynes B4696 75 30 60 your own kit, hire ours or join in Kids parties and lots more. 28a 95 REED HIDE one of our programmes over the 28 F r 305 i year. Adventure Zone runs during 11 d 36 CLAYHILL a 4 y CLEVELAND the school holidays, weekend s NORTH MEADOW

11 Cotswold Forest Schoo l* H LAKES NATURE NATIONAL NATURE courses for adults. Corporate and 99 a 55 35 m RESERVE RESERVE businesses are catered for with Clayhill Copse, Spine Road East, Ashton Keynes L 37 a qualified trainers. Something for T: 08450 941949 E: [email protected] 96 200 n 56 16 e everyone, from social to training M: 07738 708880 W: www.cotswoldforestschool.co.uk 28 and lots of fun included for all. NEIGH BRIDGE 29 74 Eysey Manor Where learning is an adventure! Learning and fun in the great 76 COUNTRY PARK 44 43 Twitcher’s Quarry outdoors. Bushcraft, survival skills, team building, school visits, Ashton Gate holiday workshops and parties for all. Open 7 days a week. 63 65 Keynes 66 12 Elemental Sculpture Park 77 81 50 20 69 The Paddocks, Somerford Keynes, Cirencester GL7 6FE 54 49 74a T: 01285 869040 E: [email protected] 13 Old Downs Pursuits * 68a/b W: www.elementalsculpturepark.com Fosse Farm, Driffield GL7 5QA T: 07597 093708 42 38 72 Experience contemporary & abstract sculpture set in wonderful 50a 29 E: [email protected] 45 Swindon tranquil woodland with ponds, gardens and glades. Tearoom, W: www.old-downs-pursuits.co.uk 51 gallery, glamping and free parking. See website for opening times. 53a 70 64 Try Archery, Clay Target or Air Rifle Shooting. No experience 92 required. Families, individuals and groups, all in a fun Cricklade 47 57 59 relaxed atmosphere, in our lovely wooded area. 53 82 78b 14 South Cerney Angling Club 40 Cricklade 41 WATERHAY Leisure Centre Fisherman’s Rest, Broadway Lane, South Cerney GL7 5UH LOWER MOOR 52 78a FARM NATURE 39 REED BED T: 01285 861876 E: [email protected] W: www.scac.org.uk 15 South Cerney Golf Course RESERVE 83 Set in the heart of Cotswold Water Park, with waters to suit es Northmoor Lane, South Cerney GL7 5QD 46/48 58 m the match, pleasure, or specialist angler. Lakes 18, 23a, 23b, ha T: 01285 861001 E: [email protected] T 26, 63. Day tickets (Dawn till Dusk) on Lake 18 and 23b, W: www.southcerneygolfcourse.co.uk CLATTINGER R. available on the bank from a bailiff. FARM NATURE 94 South Cerney Golf Course is a great place to start or practise RESERVE 10 your golf. Covered driving range, cafe and large car park. SWILLBROOK 93 SWINDON LAKES NATURE M4 (J15) RESERVE 16 The Cotswold Range ** Sw WATERHAY ill Broo ROYAL WOOTTON Spine Road West, near Somerford Keynes T: 01285 700320 k BASSETT E: [email protected] W: thecotswoldrange.co.uk 17 Zombie Shooting * Exclusive Archery and Air Rifle lessons within a purpose built, Cirencester Road, Down Ampney, Cirencester GL7 5QF 0 1 Km 1 Mile sheltered, low capacity venue. Archery GB and NSRA Qualified T: 01793 752281 W: www.zombie-shooting.co.uk Instructors. Trip Advisor 2017 Centre of Excellence ! Sustrans Route 45 The highest rated activity in the CWP. HELP! We’ve been invaded by zombies and need soldiers to shoot to Swindon them for us! Jump on board the combat trailer and, using our long approximate scale range paintball guns, come and shoot life size zombie targets hiding in the undergrowth! Open to anyone aged 8+ and groups welcome. 18 Head4Heights ** Cotswold Country Park and Beach, Spratsgate Lane, The Cotswold Water Park is a popular destination, Shorncote, near Cirencester GL7 6DF T: 01285 868096 so you may need to book some activities in E: [email protected] W: www.head4heights.net advance by contacting the activity provider. Get the adrenalin pumping, fun for families, individuals and Pre-booking only here* groups. Something for everyone. Climb, jump and swing on this fantastic aerial adventure. Booking advisable at busy times**