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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 England style lodges, a family holiday park or four star hotel luxury, all within a couple of miles of the activities. Whether you go for Swing like a monkey, shoot like a cowboy, try rally driving, or learn how to live like self catering, full board or B&B, each of these places has its own unique character, offering var - Ray Mears – just some of the activities on offer. Keep the younger members of the ious facilities such as indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts, indoor play areas, family happy with a muddy bike ride around the lakes or a picnic in one of the l uxury spas, beauty treatments, and fine dining. In the local area discover country parks. For the fishermen, why not pick up a day ticket and see if you can country pubs with character, serving local beers and home cooked catch a record carp or hook a trout or two? But that’s not all – if you still have dishes, plus some great lakeside cafes and bistros. some energy left, the area also offers cycle hire, golf, horseriding, rare breeds farm, paintballing, archery and much more.
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Keep in touch 28 Lechlade and Bushyleaze Lechlade GL7 3QQ Fairford for more info please visit: T: 01367 253266 E: [email protected] e r u s i e W: www.lechladetrout.co.uk 117 l Excellent day ticket fly fishing in beautiful setting. Tuition avail - www.waterpark.org able. Large fishing tackle shop. Corporate hospitality. Eating out 118 The Cotswold Water Park is a popular destination, so you may need to book some activities in advance by contacting the 29 Masons Arms activity provider.
High Street, Meysey Hampton GL7 5JT Pre-booking only here* Booking advisable at busy times** 121
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d l o w s t o W: www.masonsarmsmeyseyhampton.com A417 guide. For detailed navigation please use the appropriate OS Explorer map. (GWT) 28 C The Masons Arms sits proudly in the heart of Meysey Hampton. Please note that whilst every effort has been made to ensure that the information 119 A pub, dining room and 8 bedrooms, it's a place to eat, drink contained in this guide is accurate, the Cotswold Water Park Trust cannot accept and sleep and you will always receive a warm welcome. 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 27 (Restricted 136 125 Hours) 113 B4696 Spine Road Junction. 12 Junction (B4696) Cirencester A417 29 101b M4 Exit J15 Stroud A419 Activities Follow A419 Cirencester. 13 110a 123
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111a 126 B4696 Spine Road Junction. Tetbury A 3 ** 112 40 6 27 Cotswold Watersports 124 A B40 4 1 1 ROUNDHOUSE 14 4 9 6 Malmesbury Cricklade Whelford Road, Fairford GL7 4DT LAKE NATURE BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT: 111 B RESERVE (GWT) 129 T: 01285 713735 E: [email protected] 116 A417 4 Swindon TRAVELINE: 6 W: www.cotswoldwatersports.co.uk 9 115 T: 0871 2002233 6 Waterskiing and wakeboarding tuition and fun for all ages 111b W: www.traveline.info M4 15 19 18 17 16 15 M4 with inflatable rides, pro shop, corporate days and Birthday 127 20 parties. BBQ and picnic area. WHELFORD POOLS NATIONAL RAIL: NATURE RESERVE M32 (GWT) 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, clubs and individuals but a large Join the Trust... number of lakes are open for public access and and save money! Sshhh! Take binoculars and go wildlife 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 - watching, whatever the weather – there re - fers across the area. Your support will help to fund the ally is something to see all year round. registered charity to improve public access and important conservation work of the Trust, not just for wildlife ... to make the Cotswold Water Park a better envi - the birds and bees, but dragonflies, bats and water In summer, watch the aerial antics of hobbies as they voles too. Go to the website www.waterpark.org – 0 1 Km 1 Mile ronment for wildlife and people. Marston hunt dragonflies, look for bats skimming the lake surface join us and join in today! Meysey With a team of staff and volunteers the Trust for flies at dusk, and seek out the magical carpet of wild - approximate scale manages the Gateway Centre, five Nature Re - flowers in the ancient water meadows. On hot sunny days, serves, six car parks and many miles of foot - Where can I find out more? 132 walk through clouds of blue damselflies near the lake paths. We also work with mineral companies, GATEWAY VISITOR CENTRE edges, and keep an eye out for nesting grebes. Map key: leisure providers, local businesses, councils and Lake 6 Spine Rd, South Cerney GL7 5TL communities to create a sustainable future for OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Ducks love it here in the winter too, with 20,000 water Kempsford the Cotswold Water Park. VISITOR INFORMATION | CAFÉ Bird watching Car park birds feeding and breeding on many of the larger lakes. Bird hide point (charges may apply) Cash point TOILETS | FREE PARKING 130b If you would like to find out more about the work It’s a great place to come in the colder months, Disabled Chemist Fishing Nature reserve facilities (day tickets) of the Cotswold Water Park Trust , please visit T: 01793 752413 E: [email protected] 130a with vast skies and superb sunsets. the website www.waterpark.org W: www.waterpark.org Picnics Playground Post office Pub mes R.Tha Refreshments Shop Toilets Takeaway © Cotswold Water Park Trust 2017 Western Train station Watersports The Cotswold Water Park Leisure Map was Section Cotswold devised by the Cotswold Water Park Trust th to identify the main Public Rights of Way Water Park Pa Round House Stile/kissing gate/bridge/steps es Footpath and to promote leisure facilities within the Farm Quarry Castle m (these may present a barrier to some users) area. For a definitive guide to the local ha THIS WAY Eaton T Bridlepath/Cyclepath footpaths please see relevant Ordnance (may not be suitable for Other paths Survey map. No part of this map or publi - cycling all year round) cation may be reproduced without prior 306 Cyclepath – hard surface Thames Path National Trail permission from the CWP Trust.
Track Caution Design by: www.designwall.co.uk Thames Path (limited vehicular access) Thank you to the following for the use of their images: David Hall, Dave Kilbey, Permissive route Quarries Kay Ransom, Andy Rouse, Jill Bewley, Lower Mill Estate, Cotswold Watersports, (at discretion of landowner) CWP Hire, Head4heights, South Cerney Sailing Club, Waterland, Watermark Holi - days, Matt Bigwood and South Cerney Outdoor. Accommodation Eating out Map key:
(at Ross Manufacturing Bird watching Car park Disabled Bird hide Cash point Chemist 16 De Vere Cotswold Water Park 17 Habitat Escapes 22 Eliot Arms 23 Jennies Kitchen Restaurant) point (charges may apply) facilities Hotel Somerford Keynes, near Cirencester GL7 6BG Clarks Hay, South Cerney GL7 5UA T: 01285 860215 Wheatleys Barn Farm, Fridays Ham Lane, Ashton Keynes Fishing Lake 6, Spine Road East, South Cerney GL7 5FP Nature reserve Picnics Playground Post office Pub T: 01285 869489 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] SN6 6QP T: 01285 860048 E: [email protected] (day tickets) T: 01285 864000 E: [email protected] W: www.habitatescapes.com W: www.eliotarmssouthcerney.co.uk W: www.jennieskitchen.co.uk W: www.phcompany.com/de-vere/cotswold-water-park-hotel Book a holiday at Lower Mill Estate A family friendly and dog friendly pub and hotel, serving good Fantastic vintage room & homely atmosphere with free Wi-Fi. Refreshments Shop Takeaway Toilets Train station Watersports Come out The hotel provides a range of ac - and you’ll experience a rare and homemade food during week days and carvery on Sundays. Serving breakfast, lunch, afternoon and traditional Cream commodation, from en-suite bed - memorable holiday. A holiday in Beautiful village location, large beer garden and free Wi-Fi. teas and homemade cakes. Open all year (8.30 - 5pm daily). Footpath Stile/kissing gate/bridge/steps rooms, lake view suites, beautiful natural surroundings, in (these may present a barrier to some users) to self catering apartments. Facili - superbly appointed self-catering ac - Bridlepath/Cyclepath ties include Hydrotherapy commodation. Enjoy the award-win - (may not be suitable for Other paths 24 South Cerney Fish & Chip Shop 25 White Hart Inn, Ashton Keynes cycling all year round) pool, spa, gym, lounge bar serving ning spa & restaurant in a Thames Path National Trail all day and the Brasserie for perfect, safe, secure natural play - Clarks Hay, South Cerney GL7 5UA High Road, Ashton Keynes SN6 6NX Cyclepath – hard surface to pl ay... evening meals, or the Old Boat - ground for children and T: 01285 861007 T: 01285 861247 E: [email protected] Caution house for Sunday lunch. adults of all ages. Lakeside Track E: [email protected] W: www.whitehartak.com (limited vehicular access) holidays from £472.50. Quality award winning traditional fish and chip shop. First Pub on the Thames Path, with great atmosphere Opening hours Tuesday to Saturday: 12pm - 1.45pm / and lovely pub garden. Fantastic food, belting beers and Permissive route (at discretion of landowner) 5pm - 9pm. wonderful wines. Walkers and dogs welcome. Poulton 18 Hoburne Cotswold 19 Lake Pochard Lodges Quarries With crystal clear water, and no tides to worry about, the Hoburne Cotswold, Broadway Lane, South Cerney GL7 5UQ Lake 15, Wickwater Lane, South Cerney GL7 5TL lakes of the Cotswold Water Park are a perfect spot to dip T: 01285 860216 E: [email protected] T: 01793 751513 E: [email protected] 26 The Wild Duck Inn, Ewen W: www.hoburne.com W: www.lakepochard.co.uk Drakes Island, Ewen, nr Cirencester GL7 6BY your toe into a wide range of watersports – from sailing to stand-up Hoburne Cotswold is the ideal Lake fronted detached Scandinavian T: 01285 770310 E: [email protected] Keep in touch paddle boarding, from windsurfing to wakeboarding, there is plenty of choice for your holiday in the lodges. Fully equipped and available W: www.theluckyonion.com/property/the-wild-duck-inn Cotswolds. Whether you prefer to for short or week breaks. choice for beginners and experts alike. Turn up and have a go, or book stay in a caravan or lodge, you’ll Open every day of the year serving a seasonal menu packed always be close to the lakes, Walters Lake – a top quality, pre - with local produce and a great range of wine and ales. for more info please visit: in for some lessons – friendly and experienced tutors will guide you all plus swimming pools, restaurants, dominantly carp, 3-acre match fish - live entertainment and much ing lake. the way. And don’t forget the famous inland beach for family bathing more. We also offer holiday Waterside Café – offering a wide se - www.waterpark.org Driffield and paddling, plus opportunities for open water swimming (and homes for sale and a fantastic lection of drinks, home-cooked food venue for events. You can bring to order and free Wi-Fi connection. triathlons) on some of the lakes. your dog too! Open 7 days a week.
(Holidays, Sales and CHELTENHAM Join the Trust 20 Orion Cotswolds Property Management) 21 Watermark Holidays GLOUCESTER M5 B/HAM Gateway Centre, Spine Road, South Cerney GL7 5TL Summer Lake, Cerney Wick Lane, South Cerney GL7 5LW SOUTHWEST (J11a) and save money... T: 01285 861839 E: [email protected] T: 01285 869181 E: [email protected] CIRENCESTER Become a member of the Cotswold Water Park W: www.orioncotswolds.com W: www.watermarkholidays.com A417 Trust, and obtain a range of discounts and money Lake fronted properties in sev - Luxury, 3-6 Bedroom, Self-Cater - saving offers across the area. Your support will help eral stunning locations in ing, Lakeside Holiday Lodges to the Cotswold Water Park, sur - rent within the Cotswold Water to fund the important conservation work of the Trust, Activities rounded by picturesque villages Park. Facilities include water not just for the birds and bees, but dragonflies, and historic market towns. Each sports, tennis, fishing, cycling, bats and water voles too. Go to the website: lake has a different feel to it. walking and much more right on – join us and join in today! 1 Keynes Country Park (Beach) 2 Cotswold Water Park Hire Families, couples and groups your doorstep. Whether it’s a short www.waterpark.org enjoy action packed breaks or re - break or longer, Watermark Holi - Spratsgate Lane, Shorncote, near Cirencester GL7 6DF Lake 86, Spine Road, South Cerney GL7 5TL laxation and tranquillity in this days can create your very own tai - T: 01285 868096 T: 01285 860086 E: [email protected] area of outstanding natural lor made break. beauty. W: www.waterpark.org W: www.cwphire.com Supermarket Cotswold Water Park Hire is next One of the largest inland bathing Sat Nav Cotswold Water Park visitor in - beaches in the UK, lifeguarded at door to the Gateway Centre and Sustrans Route 45 weekends and school holidays (sea - only a short walk away from the to Cirencester Tesco Extra – GL7 1NP Gateway formation, maps and leaflets sonal). Adventure playgrounds, cafe, Four Pillars Hotel. We hire Stand Waitrose – GL7 1SZ lakeside walks. Activities* include Up Paddleboards, Canoes, Kayaks, Lidl – GL7 1YG Centre Cafe by pedalo, row boat, kayak and Rowing Boats. Whether you Aldi – GL7 1NP Cirencester & stand up paddleboarding hire, are looking to challenge yourself, FREE parking open water swimming, zorbing and entertain the family or simply un - crazy golf. (*subject to change). wind and relax, we have something for everyone. Customer picnic and 13 Starting point for walking BBQ area. and cycling South Ewen Cerney 3 Cotswold Extreme Activity Centre * 4 Lakeside Ski & Wake ** 202 Th Cirencester Road, Down Ampney GL7 5QF Spring Lake, Station Road, South Cerney GL7 5TH ames KEMBLE & Sev Spine Road (unde ern C T: 01793 752281 E: [email protected] T: 01285 860606 E: [email protected] Dryleaze Farm R r rest anal . oratio Junction W: www.cotswold-extreme.co.uk W: www.lakeside-ski.co.uk Quarry C n) hu 4 A Day Out with a difference! This is the place to be for fun water 26 rn Learn handbrake turns and sports! Try thrilling, fun inflatable power slides on the Rally Driving rides which will take your breath CIRENCESTER 1 track, tackle vertical ascents and away and learn to wake board or 2 3 2 water troughs on the Off Road water ski in a safe, professional and 5b 7 Driving or shoot life-size zombies friendly environment. Enjoy relaxed 22 24 from the combat trailer through family dining in The Lakeside SHORNCOTE Isis & Windrush Down REED BED 13 86 Ampney woodland and undergrowth! Brasserie sports bar, where you can 6 20 300 Manor Gift vouchers available and groups watch all the excitement on the water 5a 79 16 9 Farm catered for. from the sun terrace or beer garden. 84 LAKESIDE 5 6 T h 12 a R m S ta . ti 3 e o 5 South Cerney Outdoor 6 South Cerney Sailing Club T n Summer s Rd h 4 21 16 P C South Cerney Outdoor, Spine Road, South Cerney GL7 5TL Lake 16, Station Road, South Cerney GL7 5TH T: 07071 a 14 er m a The Landings n 11 ey 7 t Spring W T: 01285 860388 E: [email protected] 223618 E: [email protected] e h ick s 89 La W: www.southcerneyoutdoor.co.uk W: www.southcerneysailingclub.org.uk ne Where Great Adventures Grow – Ex - Sailing & Windsurfing for the whole BRIDGE 10 cellent facilities by a 47-acre family. We offer training, cruising, 31 18 301 lake of crystal clear water and the surfing and competitive racing for 88 9 River Churn. Something for the beginners to experts on the largest 14 17 Latton whole family including boat hire, lake in the region. RYA sailing and 19 courses, qualifications, parties powerboat courses, RYA Champion 87 and corporate events. Sailing – Club, extremely successful junior 11 1 Windsurfing – Canoeing – Kayaking Cadet Fleet and large race calendar. 20 Eastern 26 71 A419 – Archery – Raft Building – Stand- Very affordable, friendly club. “Cham - 91 Br 67 oadw Section Cotswold Up Paddleboarding. pions Start Here”. ay L ane 15 97 Somerford 21 19 Water Park Keynes 32 Pochard 18 W Kempsford (4 miles) ick 33 wat er L Whelford (5 miles) ** ane 7 The Tackle Den (Fishing tackle & advice) 8 Waterlan d 22 Fairford (7 miles) 62 25 23b Lake 11, Cerney Wick Lane, South Cerney GL7 5LW Lake 32, Spratsgate Lane, Shorncote, near Cirencester 12 23a Lechlade (10 miles) 27 61 T: 01285 862716 E: [email protected] GL7 6DF T: 01285 861202 E: [email protected] Spine Road W: www.tackleden.co.uk W: www.ukwatersports.co.uk COKE’S PIT Spine Road Poole THIS WAY NATURE 34 8 (West) (East) A large fishing tackle shop stocked Watersports for adults, young peo - Keynes 60a 75 ple and families. Come with your RESERVE B4696 with a huge range of coarse and 30 60 REED HIDE carp fishing tackle and baits. Ex - own kit, hire ours or join in one of 28a 95 (CWPT) 28 F r 305 our programmes over the year. Ad - i pert advice on where to fish and 10 d 36 CLAYHILL a CLEVELAND tickets sold for many venues in the venture Zone runs during the y s NORTH MEADOW LAKES NATURE Water Park. Catering for all ages, school holidays, weekend courses H NATIONAL NATURE 99 a m RESERVE from beginners to specimen for adults. Corporate and busi - 55 35 RESERVE (NE)
L (CWPT) nesses are catered for with quali - 37 a hunters. Open 7 days a week. 96 200 n Find us on Facebook. fied trainers. Something for 56 15 e 23 everyone, from social to training NEIGH BRIDGE 29 74 Eysey Manor and lots of fun included for all. 76 COUNTRY PARK 44 43 Twitcher’s Quarry Ashton Gate 63 77 65 Keynes 66 9 Bainton Bikes 10 * 81 Cotswold Forest Schoo l 50 17 69 54 49 74a T: 01865 311610 / 07969 295502 Clayhill Copse, Spine Road East, Ashton Keynes OAKSEY 68a/b E: [email protected] W: www.baintonbikes.com T: 08450 941949 E: [email protected] 38 72 M: 07738 708880 W: www.cotswoldforestschool.co.uk 42 Rent a bike any time 24/7 for 2 hours up to 2 months: visit our 50a 25 website, download the app and unlock your bike and the Learning and fun in the great outdoors. Bushcraft, survival 45 Swindon Cotswolds countryside. skills, team building, school visits, holiday workshops and 51 53a 70 64 parties for all. 92 Cricklade 47 57 59 53 82 78b ** 40 Cricklade 11 Elemental Sculpture Park 12 Head4Height s 41 WATERHAY Leisure Centre LOWER MOOR 52 78a The Paddocks, Somerford Keynes, Cirencester GL7 6FE Spratsgate Lane, Shorncote, near Cirencester GL7 6DF FARM NATURE 39 REED BED (CWPT) 83 T: 01285 869040 E: [email protected] T: 01285 770007 E: [email protected] RESERVE (WWT) es W: www.elementalsculpturepark.com W: www.head4heights.net 46/48 58 m ha Experience contemporary & abstract sculpture set in wonderful High ropes fun for families, individuals and groups. Some - T CLATTINGER R. tranquil woodland with ponds, gardens and glades. Tearoom, thing for everyone. Climb, jump and swing like a monkey in FARM NATURE 94 gallery and parking on site. Check website for opening times. complete safety. RESERVE (WWT) SWILLBROOK 93 SWINDON LAKES NATURE M4 (J15) RESERVE * Sw WATERHAY 13 Old Downs Pursuits 14 South Cerney Angling Club MINETY ill B rook ROYAL WOOTTON Fosse Farm, Driffield GL7 5QA T: 07597 093708 Fisherman’s Rest, Broadway Lane, South Cerney GL7 5UH BASSETT E: [email protected] T: 01285 861876 E: [email protected] W: www.scac.org.uk W: www.old-downs-pursuits.co.uk Set in the heart of Cotswold Water Park, with waters to suit 0 1 Km 1 Mile Try Archery, Clay Target or Air Rifle Shooting. No experience the match, pleasure, or specialist angler. Lakes 18, 23a, 23b, Sustrans Route 45 required. Families, individuals and groups, all in a fun 26, 63. Day tickets (Dawn till Dusk) on Lake 18 and 23b, avail - to Swindon relaxed atmosphere, in our lovely wooded area. able on the bank from a bailiff. approximate scale
The Cotswold Water Park is a 15 The Cotswold Range popular destination, so you may need The Cotswold Range, Spine Road West, near Somerford to book some activities in advance by Keynes T: 01285 700320 E: [email protected] contacting the activity provider. W: www.thecotswoldrange.co.uk Exclusive Archery and Air Rifle lessons within a purpose built, Pre-booking only here* sheltered, low capacity venue. Archery GB and NSRA Qualified Booking advisable at busy times** Instructors. See our Trip Advisor reviews!