and do! and What is the Cotswold Water Park Accommodation see to Cotswold Water Park? 29 Lakeview Holidays much so 110/110a Whelford Pools, Whelford Road, Fairford GL7 4DT There’s Set in 40 square miles of Cotswold countryside, with more EASTERN SECTION T: 01285 713649 E: [email protected] W: www.lakeviewholidays.co.uk than 150 lakes created by gravel extraction, the Cotswold Luxury lakeside accommodation set in stunning peaceful location, with large gardens, patio and play equipment. Superb family run house and three apartments in Water Park offers a fantastic range of activities for everyone. visit our website: www.waterpark.org a courtyard setting. Contemporary, modern and beautifully equipped. Use this Leisure Map to find out what you can do where. Activities Shopping 26 Craig Cohoon** 30 Christmas Shop Out Eating Fantastic Days Out... High Street, Lechlade GL7 3AD Whelford Road, Fairford GL7 4DT T: 01367 253184 E: [email protected] W: www.thechristmasshop.org Accommodation T: 01285 713735 E: [email protected] W: www.craigcohoon.co.uk An all year Christmas shop with a unique collection of decorations and much more. G Aerial adventure G Golf Established for over 30 years teaching all ages to waterski or wakeboard. Try the ‘Craig Cohoon Banana Party’, a fantastic group activity being towed on Activities G Angling G Horseriding different inflatables as fast or as slow as you like! Plus one of Europe’s largest Booking advisable at busy times** watersports stores. G Archery G Nature reserves 0 1 km 1 mile G Birdwatching G Paintballing 27 Cotswold Canals Trust Boat Trips c/o Bell House, Wallbridge Lock, Stroud GL5 3JS approximate scale G Boating G Picnic areas T: 07787 485294 E: [email protected] W: www.cotswoldcanals.com Enjoy the gentle meaderings of one of Britain’s premier waterways on the beautiful launch ‘Inglesham’. This map is an artists impression of the area and should be used as a general G Camping G Shopping guide. For detailed navigation please use the appropriate OS Explorer map. 28 Lechlade and Bushy Leaze Please note that whilst every effort has been made to ensure G G that the information contained in this guide is accurate, the Cycling Spa breaks Lechlade GL7 3QQ Cotswold Water Park Trust cannot accept responsibility in T: 01367 253266 E: [email protected] W: www.lechladetrout.co.uk respect of errors or omissions that may have occurred. G Eating out G Walking Excellent fly fishing in beautiful Cotswold countryside. Tuition available. Large fishing tackle shop. Map Key: A361 Burford map 117 Bird hide Picnics 118 Fairford Car park Playground Fishing (day tickets) Refreshments leisure 121 122 A417 Horsebox GWT Nature Reserve (restricted access) Toilets 28 119 Nature reserve Watersports 26 119b A417 Cirencester 104 120 103 105 101a 102a 106 107 Park Water Cotswold 102 101 Coln Country Park 136 125 101b 113 29 Lechlade 123 110 110a A417 111a 126 112 124 129 Directions... 111 M5 116 30 BY ROAD: 111b 115 M5 Exit J11a River Thames 127 Follow A417/9 Cirencester. A361 Whelford Pools (GWT) 4 miles south of Cirencester take 11a A429 A417 27 Riverside B4696 Spine Road Junction. Spine Road 114 12 Junction (B4696) 131 River Coln M4 Exit J15 Cirencester A417 Follow A419 Cirencester. Stroud A419 3 miles north of Cricklade take 13 Whelford Kemble B4696 Spine Road Junction. A361 Tetbury A419 BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT: A46 B4040 River Coln 14 Malmesbury Cricklade A361 Swindon TRAVELINE: B4696 Swindon Western Section T: 0871 2002233 Faringdon W: www.traveline.info M4 15 19 18 17 16 15 M4 Cotswold Water Park NATIONAL RAIL: 20 T: 08457 484950 M32 W: www.nationalrail.co.uk Bristol NATIONAL EXPRESS: Chippenham T: 08717 818178 M5 Bath and of course Wonderful Wildlife... Stay a while... W: www.nationalexpress.com Watersports... The Cotswold Water Park is one of the best From family holiday parks to wooden fishing lodges, Who manages the Cotswold Water Park?Back destinations in the UK for seeing a huge variety of farmhouse B&B to four star hotel and luxury G Banana rides G Sailing Many of the lakes are privately owned by gravel companies, clubs and individuals but a wildlife, all through the year. holiday homes, this area offers a range of large number of lakes are open for publiccover access and activities. G Cable ski G Swimming accommodation second to none. The Cotswold Water Park Trust was set up as a registered charity to improve public access G Paddling G Wakeboarding SUMMER: Look out for dragonflies, orchids, and to make the Cotswold Water Park a better environment for wildlife and people. With a team of staff and volunteers the Trust manages the Gateway Centre, five Nature G Kayaking G Waterskiing sand martins, hobbies, and bats. FIND OUT MORE… Reserves, six car parks and many miles of footpaths. We also work with mineral G G Check out the website www.waterpark.org for more detailed companies, leisure providers, local businesses, councils and communities to create a Raftbuilding Windsurfing WINTER: Over 20,000 water birds of sustainable future for the Cotswold Water Park. information about the activities and accommodation. G Ringo rides 40 different species visit the lakes, If you would like to find out more about the work of the Cotswold Water Park Trust, please visit the website www.waterpark.org including smew, goosander and bittern. Or if you are in the area, drop in to the GATEWAY VISITOR CENTRE, on the Spine Where can I find out more? Keep up to date with the bird sightings on Road near South Cerney GL7 5TL to pick GATEWAY VISITOR CENTRE Lake 6 Spine Rd, South Cerney GL7 5TL the blog at: www.waterpark.org OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK | VISITOR INFORMATION | CAFÉ | up more information. TOILETS | FREE PARKING | T: 01793 752413 E: [email protected] W: www.waterpark.org Designed & produced by Design Wall. The production of the 2012 CWP Map illustration by Pighill. As it is a very popular destination Leisure Map has been kindly Photographs supplied by: Browse the shops supported by: David Hall, Dave Kilbey, Andy Rouse, in the school holidays, you may Hire a bike, take a Relax by the beach Matthew Darlington and advertisers. in cosy Cotswold Give fishing a go! need to book some of the picnic and explore or have a bathe activities in advance by contacting towns the activity provider. © Cotswold Water Park Trust 2012. Cotswold Water Park Leisure Map 2012 was devised by the CWP Trust, and shows some of the leisure activities in the area. No part of this map may be reproduced without prior permission from CWPT. Cotswold Water Park Activities Accommodation Accommodation 5 WMSki** 13 Cotswold Water Park Four Pillars Hotel 16 Orion Holidays Lake 11, Cerney Wick Lane, South Cerney GL7 5LW Lake 6, Spine Road East, South Cerney GL7 5FP Gateway Centre, Spine Road, South Cerney GL7 5TL T: 01285 861839 WESTERN SECTION T: 0845 895 9000 E: [email protected] W: www.wmski.com T: 01285 864000 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: www.orionholidays.com The UK’s premier cable wakeboarding facility. Throughout the season, W: www.cotswoldwaterparkhotel.co.uk Lake fronted properties in several stunning locations in the Cotswold we offer beginners courses for everyone (minimum age 10). Our fully-qualified The hotel provides a range of accommodation, from en-suite bedrooms, lake view Water Park, surrounded by picturesque villages and historic market towns. Each lake coaches will be on-hand every step of the way, to ensure you have the best suites, to self-catering apartments. Facilities include Hydrotherapy pool, gym, lounge has a different feel to it. Families, couples and groups enjoy action packed breaks or visit our website: www.waterpark.org introduction to this exciting new sport. bar serving all day and the Brasserie for evening meals or Sunday carvery. relaxation and tranquillity in this area of outstanding natural beauty. 6 Ashton Keynes Angling Club 14 Lake Pochard Lodges 17 Watermark Holidays Spratsgate Lane, Shorncote, Near Cirencester GL7 6DF T: 01454 320342 Lake 15, Wickwater Lane South Cerney GL7 5TL Summer Lake (Lake 11), Cerney Wick Lane, South Cerney GL7 5LW Activities E: [email protected] W: www.ashtonkeynesanglingclub.co.uk T: 01793 751513 E: [email protected] W: www.lakepochard.co.uk T: 01285 869181 E: [email protected] W: www.watermarkclub.co.uk/holidays Fine quality coarse fishing on 7 lakes. Day tickets for two lakes available (Lakes 32 and 56). Lake fronted detached Scandinavian lodges, fully equipped. Available for 1 Cotswold Country Park & Beach short or week breaks. Walters Lake – Top quality match type venue. Predominantly carp, Luxury, self catering, lakeside holiday lodges to rent. Facilities include cable skiing, 200lb+ bags regularly throughout the summer. Waterside Café – open 7 days a week, wakeboarding, tennis, fishing, children’s play area and much more. Whether it's a short Spratsgate Lane, Shorncote, Near Cirencester GL7 6DF 7 Combat Splat* offering a wide selection of food and drink prepared on site. stay or longer, Watermark Holidays can create your very own tailor made break. T: 01285 868096 E: [email protected] Clayhill Wood, Spine Road East, Ashton Keynes GL7 5TL W: www.cotswoldcountrypark.co.uk T: 07818 284082 E: [email protected] W: www.combatsplat.com The Park is open all year round, with the largest inland paddling beach in the UK, Affordable Paintball. Quality Local Venue. 7 Days a Week. Aged 10+. 15 Lower Mill Estate 18 Watermark Sales lifeguarded during weekends and school holidays from April. Boat hire, cafes, wonderful Somerford Keynes, Near Cirencester GL7 6BG Summer Lake (Lake 11), Spine Road, South Cerney GL7 5LW lakeside walks.