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  • Roadford Lake Summer Fair

    Roadford Lake Summer Fair

    Join us on Sunday 5 July for the Roadford Lake Summer Fair featuring crafts, live music, watersports, games and more. This free event promises to be a day of fun entertainment and connection with nature for visitors of all ages. Read more

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    Siblyback Lake Community Fair

    Join South West Lakes Trust on Sunday 14 June for a community event to discover everything Siblyback Lake and the surrounding area has to offer, including entertainment for the whole family amongst the beautiful surroundings of Siblyback Lake. Read more

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What's on

This is where you'll find details for upcoming conservation and volunteering days at the lakes. 

To find out what's on at our Activity Centres click here. 

You'll find coarse fishing events here and trout fishing events here. 

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Stithians Lake Bioblitz Event

Stithians Lake Bioblitz Event

Join us on Friday 5 June at Stithians Lake for a Bioblitz event to mark World Environment Day. Help us identify as many species as possible and contribute to conservation efforts. Read more

Start: 10th June, 2026 at 9:00am

End: 10th June, 2026 at 3:00pm

Published: 17th February, 2026

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Location: Stithians Lake Activity Centre, Redruth, TR16 6NW

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Roadford Lake Bioblitz Event

Roadford Lake Bioblitz Event

Join us on Wednesday 10 June, during Big Green Week, for a family-friendly free Bioblitz at Roadford Lake to record diverse plant, animal and fungi species. Read more

Start: 10th June, 2026 at 9:45am

End: 10th June, 2026 at 3:00pm

Published: 18th February, 2026

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Location: Roadford Lake Cafe and Venue, Broadwoodwidger, Lifton , PL16 0RL

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Burrator Reservoir Bioblitz Event

Burrator Reservoir Bioblitz Event

Join us on Thursday 11 June at Burrator Reservoir and help us identify as many species as possible. Contribute to vital data collection about the flora and fauna in our area. Read more

Start: 11th June, 2026 at 9:45am

End: 11th June, 2026 at 3:00pm

Published: 19th February, 2026

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Location: Burrator Discovery Centre, Yelverton, PL20 6PE

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Wistlandpound Reservoir Bioblitz Event

Wistlandpound Reservoir Bioblitz Event

Join us on Friday 12 June at Wistlandpound Reservoir for our Bioblitz event. Help us identify as many species as possible and contribute to conservation efforts. Read more

Start: 12th June, 2026 at 10:00am

End: 12th June, 2026 at 3:00pm

Published: 20th February, 2026

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Location: Wistlandpound Reservoir, EX31 4SJ

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Siblyback Lake Community Fair

Siblyback Lake Community Fair

Join South West Lakes Trust on Sunday 14 June for a community event to discover everything Siblyback Lake and the surrounding area has to offer, including entertainment for the whole family amongst the beautiful surroundings of Siblyback Lake. Read more

Start: 14th June, 2026 at 10:00am

End: 14th June, 2026 at 3:00pm

Published: 22nd February, 2026

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Location: Siblyback Lake, Common Moor, Liskeard, PL14 6ER

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Butterfly and Moth Survey Day at Venford Reservoir

Butterfly and Moth Survey Day at Venford Reservoir

Join us on Monday 15 June at Venford Reservoir to discover the beauty of butterflies and moths in their natural habitat. Read more

Start: 15th June, 2026 at 9:45am

End: 15th June, 2026 at 2:00pm

Published: 24th February, 2026

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Location: Venford Reservoir, Newton Abbot, TQ13 7SS

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Roadford Trout Fishing Taster Day

Roadford Trout Fishing Taster Day

We're hosting a free family-friendly fishing event at Roadford Lake on Sunday 21 June. Come and learn to fly fish! Read more

Start: 21st June, 2026 at 9:00am

End: 21st June, 2026 at 3:00pm

Published: 28th February, 2026

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Location: Roadford Lake Cafe and Venue, Broadwoodwidger, PL16 0RL

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Roadford Lake Summer Fair

Roadford Lake Summer Fair

Join us on Sunday 5 July for the Roadford Lake Summer Fair featuring crafts, live music, watersports, games and more. This free event promises to be a day of fun entertainment and connection with nature for visitors of all ages. Read more

Start: 5th July, 2026 at 11:00am

End: 5th July, 2026 at 4:00pm

Published: 1st March, 2026

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Location: Roadford Lake, Broadwoodwidger, Lifton , PL16 0RL

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Roadford Nature Reserve Volunteer Day

Roadford Nature Reserve Volunteer Day

Join us on Thursday 16 July for a volunteering day at Roadford Nature Reserve to remove tree guards and help maintain the grounds. Read more

Start: 16th July, 2026 at 10:00am

End: 16th July, 2026 at 4:00pm

Published: 1st June, 2026

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Location: Roadford Lake , Broadwoodwidger, Lifton , PL16 0RL

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  • Roadford Nature Reserve Volunteer Day

    Roadford Nature Reserve Volunteer Day

    Join us on Thursday 16 July for a volunteering day at Roadford Nature Reserve to remove tree guards and help maintain the grounds.

  • Friends of South West Lakes Trust: Single Local Friendship

    Friends of South West Lakes Trust: Single Local Friendship

    By joining us as a Single Local Friend, you will not only be supporting our work, but you will also enjoy year-round parking at one lake of your choice.

  • Become a Friend of South West Lakes Trust

    Become a Friend of South West Lakes Trust

    Become a Friend of South West Lakes Trust to support our work caring for the lakes you love, with options incorporating an annual car parking pass for one or all of our lakes.

  • Cornwall Invasive Species Forum

    Cornwall Invasive Species Forum

    The Cornwall Invasive Species Forum, hosted by South West Lakes Trust and kindly funded by CINNG (Community Invasive Non-native (Species) Group), brings together lots of organisations to tackle the growing challenge of invasive non‑native species across the county.

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  • Current reservoir levels

    Current reservoir levels

    See the current water levels in our reservoirs.

  • Wimbleball Lake, Exmoor

    Wimbleball Lake, Exmoor

    Wimbleball is a hub of colour and activity throughout all the seasons. Nestled within the rolling hills of Exmoor National Park, there are plenty of ways to get active at Wimbleball. With an array of walking and cycling trails winding around the 530 acre site, and a fantastic range of watersports and other activities available, this is the perfect location to spend a day outdoors – whether you are looking for a leisurely stroll or a challenging expedition.

  • Equipment Hire

    Equipment Hire

    Experience the ultimate family adventure by exploring the lakes at your own pace. We have a variety of watersports equipment available to hire including; kayaks, canoes, stand up paddleboards and more.

  • South West Lakes Trust Booking Confirmation

    Thank you for your South West Lakes Trust booking. You’ll receive a confirmation email shortly with details of your booking.

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  • Self-launch and Launch Membership

    Self-launch and Launch Membership

    Already have your own kit? You can launch your own kayak, canoe, dingy or stand up paddleboard at our lakes! And, if you are a regular visitor, you can even become a member and launch as often as you like at all five activity centres!

  • Wimbleball Campsite (Somerset, Exmoor)

    Wimbleball Campsite (Somerset, Exmoor)

    Experience a family camping holiday like no other at Wimbleball Lake, nestled in the hills of Exmoor National Park. Create the ultimate camping break packed with adventure, creating lasting memories for the whole family.

  • Roadford Lake, Devon

    Roadford Lake, Devon

    Roadford Lake sits within the stunning surroundings of the Wolf Valley, close to Launceston on the Cornwall border. One of the biggest and busiest inland waters in the South West, the lake is surrounded by a variety of natural habitats, including Culm Grasslands, woodlands, old pastures and orchards.

  • Siblyback, Cornwall

    Siblyback, Cornwall

    Surrounded by the striking backdrop of Bodmin Moor, Siblyback Lake lies within the Cornwall National Landscape. There is a beautiful 5km round lake circuit, which is perfect for pushchairs, wheelchairs and bicycles. The path runs adjacent to the lake, and passes by the impressive Siblyback Dam and through woodlands.F

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