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. e r o l p x e o t e m i t e k a Cotswold Water Park and rela x... T Take time out... No problem – most of the accommodation in the Water Park is situated right next to crystal clear water. Choose from charming wooden chalets, New England 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. BURFORD Activities map Keep in touch 30 Lechlade and Bushyleaze Trout Fisheries sure i e Burford Road, Lechlade GL7 3QQ T: 01367 253266 l Fairford 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. Pre-booking only here* Booking advisable at busy times** 121 122 k r a P r e t a W 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 NATURE RESERVE 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 Cirencester 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 Stroud A419 Follow A419 Cirencester. 13 110a 123 110 3 miles north of Cricklade take Kemble A 111a 126 B4696 Spine Road Junction. Tetbury A 3 112 40 6 124 A B40 4 1 1 ROUNDHOUSE 14 4 9 6 Malmesbury Cricklade LAKE NATURE BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT: 111 B RESERVE 129 116 A417 4 Swindon 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 Bristol RIVERSIDE 114 NATIONAL EXPRESS: Chippenham 128 PARK M5 Bath 131 T: 08717 818178 FARINGDON W: www.nationalexpress.com OXFORD TOILETS & FOOD (SEASONAL) Inglesham R.C oln Who manages the Cotswold Water Park? 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 Kempsford 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 Thames Path 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 Somerford Keynes, 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.