. e r o l p x e o t e m i t e k a Take time out... and rela x... T 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. BURFORD Activities map 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 T: 01285 850164 E: [email protected] AMEY RICHARDSON 122 This map is an artists impression of the area and should be used as a general NATURE RESERVE k r a P r e t a W 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 123 110 3 miles north of Cricklade take Kemble A 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..