a Leisure Map

Activities
Accommodation
Eating Out
Activities
Cotswold Water Park
25 Craig Cohoon**
26 Cotswold Canals Trust Boat Trips
Whelford Road, Fairford GL7 4DT
T: 01285 713735 E: info@craigcohoon.co.uk
W: www.cotswoldwatersports.co.uk
Waterskiing and wakeboarding tuition and fun for all
ages with boat hire, pro shop, corporate days, and
Birthday parties.
c/o Bell House, Wallbridge Lock, Stroud GL5 3JS
T: 07787 485294 E: mail@cotswoldcanals.com
W: www.cotswoldcanals.com
Enjoy a trip abroad the beautiful launch ‘Inglesham’ departing
from Riverside Park GL7 3AG.
27 Lechlade and Bushyleaze
28 Whelford Pools
Lechlade GL7 3QQ
T: 01367 253266 E: tim@lechladetrout.co.uk
W: www.lechladetrout.co.uk
Excellent day ticket fly fishing in beautiful setting. Tuition
available. Large fishing tackle shop. Corporate hospitality.
Whelford Road, Fairford, Glos GL7 4DT
T: 01285 713649 E: info@whelfordpools.co.uk
W: www.whelfordpools.co.uk
Two mature fully stocked lakes set in tranquil surroundings
and one of the top carp venues in the country.
Looking for a room with a lake view?
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, homely Bed &
Breakfast, a family holiday park or four star hotel luxury, all within
a couple of miles of the activities. Whether you go for self catering
or full board, B&B or camping , each of these places has its own
unique character, offering various facilities such as indoor and
outdoor pools, tennis courts, indoor play areas, luxury spas,
beauty treatments, and fine dining. In the local area discover
country pubs with character, serving local beers and home
cooked dishes, plus some great lakeside cafes and bistros.
The Cotswold Water Park is a very popular destination in
the school holidays, so you may need to book some of the
activities in advance by contacting the activity provider.
Accommodation
Accommodation: Cotswold Water Park Four Pillars Hotel,
Booking advisable at busy times**
29 Lakeview Holidays
110/110a Whelford Pools, Whelford Road, Fairford
GL7 4DT T: 01285 713649 E: info@lakeviewholidays.co.uk
W: www.lakeviewholidays.co.uk
Family-run luxury 4 star lakeside house and three
apartments in sunny spacious courtyard.
Hoburne Cotswold, Lake Pochard, Lower Mill Estate, Orion
Holidays, Watermark Holidays, Lakeview Holidays,
Wheatleys Farm B&B.
This map is an artists impression of the area and should be used as a
general guide. For detailed navigation please use the appropriate OS
Explorer map.
Please note that whilst every effort has been made to ensure that the
information contained in this guide is accurate, the Cotswold Water Park
Trust cannot accept responsibility in respect of errors or omissions that
may have occurred.
Eating Out: Café at the Gateway Centre, Lakeside Brasserie,
Waterside Café, Old Boathouse, Royal Oak, White Hart
(Ashton Keynes), White Hart (Cricklade).
Enjoy the great outdoors, and have some fun along the way.
Swing like a monkey, shoot like a cowboy, try rally driving, go paintballing, or learn how to live
like Ray Mears – just some of the activities on offer. Keep the younger members of the family
happy with a muddy bike ride around the lakes, a summer picnic in one of the country parks,
or take a boat trip down the Thames. For the fishermen, why not pick up a day ticket and see if
you can catch a record carp or hook a trout or two? But that’s not all – if you still have some
energy left, the area also offers cycle hire, golf, horseriding, rare breeds farm, and more...!
Activities: Glos Rally School; Combat Splat,
Cotswold Canals Trust, Cotswold Forest School,
Head4Heights, Lechlade and Bushy Leaze;
Old Downs Pursuits; Tackle Den; Whelford Pools.
Burford
for more info please visit:
www.waterpark.org
Fairford
Keep in touch
Cotswold Water Park
27
Amey
Richardson
Nature Reserve
(GWT)
Directions...
25
(Restricted
Hours)
11a
Cricklade
Swindon
A361
Inglesham
15
20
B4040
Malmesbury
19
A4
Toilets & food
(seasonal)
Cirencester A417
Spine Road
Junction (B4696)
B4696
NATIONAL EXPRESS:
T: 08717 818178
W: www.nationalexpress.com
26
Western
Section Cotswold
Water Park
M4
A46
Whelford
NATIONAL RAIL:
T: 08457 484950
W: www.nationalrail.co.uk
Riverside
Park
A419
Kemble
Tetbury
14
TRAVELINE:
T: 0871 2002233
W: www.traveline.info
Whelford
Pools Nature
Reserve
(GWT)
Stroud
13
BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT:
Roundhouse
Lake Nature
Reserve
(GWT)
A41
7
12
M4 Exit J15
Follow A419 Cirencester.
3 miles north of Cricklade take
B4696 Spine Road Junction.
29 28
A4
29
Meysey
Hampton
M5 Exit J11a
Follow A417/9 Cirencester.
4 miles south of Cirencester take
B4696 Spine Road Junction.
A36
1
M5
BY ROAD:
Lechlade
Coln
Country
Park
19
18
17
16
15
M4
M32
Bristol
M5
Bath
Chippenham
Faringdon/Oxford
Swindon
Who manages the Cotswold Water Park?
THIS WAY
Map key:
Sshhh! Take binoculars and go wildlife watching,
whatever the weather – there really is something
to see all year round.
Marston
Meysey
Kempsford
In summer, watch the aerial antics of hobbies as they hunt
dragonflies, look for bats skimming the lake surface for flies
at dusk, and seek out the magical carpet of wildflowers in the
ancient water meadows. On hot sunny days, walk through
clouds of blue damselflies near the lake edges, and keep an
eye out for nesting grebes.
Ducks love it here in the winter too, with 20,000 water birds
feeding and breeding on many of the larger lakes.
It’s a great place to come in the colder months,
with vast skies and superb sunsets.
Fishing
Bird hide
(day tickets)
Horsebox
Car park
(restricted access)
Toilets
Pub
Train station
Watersports
Cash point
Nature reserve
Refreshments
Chemist
Picnics
Shop
Disabled
facilities
Playground
Takeaway
Stile/kissing gate/bridge/steps
Footpath
(these may present a barrier to some users)
Bridlepath/Cyclepath
(may not be suitable for cycling
all year round)
Cyclepath – hard surface
Permissive route
(at discretion of landowner)
Track
(limited vehicular access)
Castle
Eaton
Post office
Other paths
Thames Path National Trail
Caution
Quarries
Many of the lakes are privately owned by
gravel companies, clubs and individuals but a
large number of lakes are open for public
access and activities.
The Cotswold Water Park Trust was set up as
a registered charity to improve public access
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
Reserves, six car parks and many miles of
footpaths. We also work with mineral
companies, leisure providers, local
businesses, councils and communities to
create a sustainable future for the Cotswold
Water Park.
If you would like to find out more about the
work of the Cotswold Water Park Trust,
please visit the website www.waterpark.org
Where can I find out more?
GATEWAY VISITOR CENTRE
Lake 6 Spine Rd, South Cerney GL7 5TL
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
VISITOR INFORMATION | CAFÉ
TOILETS | FREE PARKING
T: 01793 752413
E: info@waterpark.org
W: www.waterpark.org
HS
TO
PLACE
© Cotswold Water Park Trust 2014
The Cotswold Water Park Leisure Map
was devised by the Cotswold Water
Park Trust to identify the main Public
Rights of Way and to promote leisure
facilities within the area. For a definitive
guide to the local footpaths please see
relevant Ordnance Survey map. No part
of this map or publication may be
reproduced without prior permission
from the CWP Trust.
Design by: www.designwall.co.uk
Thank you to the following for the use of their images: Jill Bewley, David Hall,
Dave Kilbey, Kay Ransom, Andy Rouse, Dave Soons, Barney Wilczak
Activities
Eating out
Map key:
1 Cotswold Country Park & Beach
Spratsgate Lane, Shorncote, Nr Cirencester GL7 6DF
T: 01285 868096 E: info@cotswoldcountrypark.co.uk
W: www.cotswoldcountrypark.co.uk
The Park is open Feb-Dec, with the
largest inland bathing beach in the
UK, lifeguarded during week-ends
and school holidays from April.
Adventure playgrounds, cafes and
lakeside walks. Activities include:
open water swimming, peddalo's,
row boat and kayak hire; paddle
boarding, raft building, zorbing
and crazy golf.
3 Gloucestershire Rally School*
Cirencester Road, Down Ampney GL7 5QF
T: 01793 752281 E: info@glosrallyschool.co.uk
W: www.glosrallyschool.co.uk
For drivers aged just 10 and
above, an opportunity to
experience the exciting sport of
rally driving. Purpose built track
and rally-prepped cars for a
truly memorable day out. Ideal
as a gift or the ultimate fun
experience for a group event,
corporate days or stag and
hen parties.
5 South Cerney Outdoor
South Cerney Outdoor, Spine Road, South Cerney GL7 5TL
T: 01285 860388 E: southcerneyoutdoor@prospects.co.uk
W: www.southcerneyoutdoor.co.uk
Where Great Adventures Grow Excellent facilities by a 47-acre
lake of crystal clear water and the
River Churn. Something for the
whole family including boat hire,
courses, qualifications, parties
and corporate events. Sailing –
Windsurfing – Canoeing – Kayaking
– Archery – Raft Building – StandUp Paddleboarding.
7 Combat Splat*
Clayhill Wood, Spine Road East, Ashton Keynes GL7 5TL
T: 07818 284082 E: info@paintballswindon.co.uk
W: www.combatsplat.com
Affordable Paintball. Quality Local Venue. 7 Days a Week.
Aged 10+.
9 Cotswold Sailing Club
Lake 9, Cerney Wick Lane, Cerney Wick GL7 5QJ
T: 01453 545208 W: www.cotswoldsc.co.uk
A family orientated club with all year racing, leisure
sailing, RYA approved training to members and a full
social programme.
11 Old Downs Pursuits*
Fosse Farm, Driffield GL7 5QA T: 07597 093708
E: olddownspursuits@live.co.uk
W: www.old-downs-pursuits.co.uk
Clay target and air rifle shooting for all, from novice to
experienced, individuals to groups.
2 Cotswold Water Park Hire
Lake 86, Spine Road, South Cerney GL7 5TL
T: 01285 860086 E: info@cwphire.com
W: www.cwphire.com
Opening Summer 2014 Cotswold
Water Park Hire is only a short
walking distance from the Gateway
Centre. We hire Rowing Boats,
Canoes, Kayaks, Stand Up Paddle
Boards and Bikes. Whether you are
looking to challenge yourself,
entertain the family or simply
unwind and relax, we have
something for everyone.
Cotswold Water Park
20 Old Boathouse Pub
21 Royal Oak South Cerney
Spine Road East, South Cerney GL7 5FP
T: 01285 864111
E: oldboathouse@four-pillars.co.uk
W: www.oldboathousepub.co.uk
Pub food served all day every day with a lakeside setting.
High Street, South Cerney GL7 5UP
T: 01285 860 900
W: www.royaloakatsouthcerney.co.uk
The Royal Oak is a 300 year old pub offering fantastic food
and drinks. Please see our website for more details.
22 White Hart Inn, Ashton Keynes
23 White Hart Cricklade
High Road, Ashton Keynes SN6 6NX
T: 01285 861247 E: enquiries@whitehartak.com
W: www.whitehartak.com
Super village Inn on the Thames Path. Fantastic food,
belting beers, wonderful wines.
The High Street, Cricklade, Near Swindon SN6 6AA
T: 01793 750 206 E: info@thewhitehartcricklade.co.uk
W: www.thewhitehartcricklade.co.uk
A family run hotel in the Saxon town of Cricklade, with
accommodation and an open plan bar & restaurant offering
traditional classics, using fresh locally sourced ingredients.
4 Lakeside Ski & Wake**
Spring Lake, Station Road, South Cerney GL7 5TH
T: 01285 860606 E: lakeside-bar@tiscali.co.uk
W: www.lakeside-bar.co.uk
Lakeside Ski & Wake is the place
to be for fun water sports! Have a
great family day, on or off the
water. Come and try exciting
inflatable rides, water skiing,
wake boarding and beginners
lessons. Enjoy relaxed family
friendly dining in the Lakeside
Brasserie sports bar overlooking
beautiful Spring Lake.
6 Waterland**
Lake 32, Spratsgate Lane, Shorncote, Nr Cirencester
GL7 6DF T: 01285 861202 E: admin@ukwatersports.co.uk
W: www.ukwatersports.co.uk
Watersports for adults, young
people and families. Come with
your own kit, hire ours or join in one
of our programmes over the year.
Adventure Zone runs during the
school holidays, weekend courses
for adults and various activity
groups run in the evenings.
Something for everyone, be it a
short taster session or a day spent
here enjoying the lake.
8 Cotswold Forest School*
Clayhill Copse, Spine Road East, Ashton Keynes
T: 08450 941949 E: enquiries@cotswoldforestschool.co.uk
W: www.cotswoldforestschool.co.uk
Learning and fun in the great outdoors. Bushcraft, survival
skills, team building, school visits, holiday workshops and
parties for all.
Get in and get wet!
With crystal clear water, and no tides to worry
about, the lakes of the Cotswold Water Park
are a perfect
spot to dip your
toe into a wide
range of
watersports –
from sailing to
stand-up
paddle
boarding, from
windsurfing to
wakeboarding,
there is plenty
of choice for beginners and experts alike. Turn up
and have a go, or book in for some lessons –
friendly and experienced tutors will guide you all
Train station
Watersports
Refreshments
Chemist
Picnics
Shop
Disabled
facilities
Playground
Takeaway
Stile/kissing gate/bridge/steps
(these may present a barrier to some users)
Poulton
Bridlepath/Cyclepath
Other paths
Cyclepath – hard surface
Thames Path National Trail
Caution
(at discretion of landowner)
Track
Quarries
(limited vehicular access)
Driffield
Cheltenham,
Gloucester,
M5 B’ham/
Southwest J11a
Cirencester
Gateway
Centre
Cotswold Vets*
Cotswold Agricultural Centre
Driffield GL7 5QA
T: 01285 861090
E: cotswoldvets@gmail.com
W: www.cotswoldvets.co.uk
Independent, family run, Small
(Companion) Animal Veterinary
Practice. Open 6 days a week.
Supermarket
Sat Nav
Tesco Extra - GL7 1NP
Waitrose - GL7 1SZ
Lidl - GL7 1YG
l CWP information
l Café by
l Starting point for
walking & cycling
11
Ewen
Café at the
24 Gateway Centre
Spine Road, South Cerney GL7 5TL
T: 01793 752413 E: info@waterpark.org
W: www.waterpark.org
Discover the
delights of the cafe
by Relish at the
stunning Gateway
Centre - offering
fresh local dishes,
mouth watering
cakes and
excellent coffee
seven days a
week..all with a wonderful lakeside setting, easy
access and free parking. Tourist Information
point for the Cotswold Water Park.
South
Cerney
Kemble
Cirencester
2
Shorncote
Reed Bed
Lakeside
Isis & Windrush
21
24
20
16
13
Down
Ampney
5
3
17
4
Lake 6, Spine Road East, South Cerney GL7 5FP
T: 01285 864000 E: waterpark@four-pillars.co.uk
W: www.cotswoldwaterparkhotel.co.uk
The hotel provides a range of
accommodation, from en-suite
bedrooms, lake view suites, to
self-catering apartments.
Facilities include Hydrotherapy
pool, spa, gym, lounge bar
serving all day and the
Brasserie for evening meals
or Sunday carvery.
Lake 15, Wickwater Lane, South Cerney GL7 5TL
T: 01793 751513 E: contact@lakepochard.co.uk
W: www.lakepochard.co.uk
Fully equipped Scandinavian-style
Lodges, all with verandas and
views across Lake Pochard.
Available for short or week breaks.
Walters Lake offers high quality
fishing, predominantly Carp
(200lb+ bags). The on-site
Waterside Café is open 7 days a
week, offering home-cooked food
to order and free Wi-Fi connection.
15 Lower Mill Estate
16 Orion Holidays
Somerford Keynes, Near Cirencester GL7 6BG
T: 01285 869 489 E: info@lowermillestate.com
W: www.lowermillestate.com
A collection of luxury vacation
homes set within a 550 acre
private estate, combining
modernist architecture and
traditional Cotswold designs. Eight
lakes, two rivers, private award
winning spa and an abundance of
flora and fauna. Freehold plots
available from £250,000. Visit
www.lmeluxuryholidays.com
for holiday enquiries.
Gateway Centre, Spine Road, South Cerney GL7 5TL
T: 01285 861839 E: contact@orionholidays.com
W: www.orionholidays.com
Lake fronted properties in
several stunning locations in
the Cotswold Water Park,
surrounded by picturesque
villages and historic market
towns. Each lake has a different
feel to it. Families, couples and
groups enjoy action packed
breaks or relaxation and
tranquillity in this area of
outstanding natural beauty.
19 Wheatleys Farm B&B
Pub
Permissive route
the way. And don’t forget the famous inland
beach for family bathing and paddling, plus
opportunities for open water swimming (and
triathlons) on some of the lakes.
Watersports: Cotswold Country Park and
Beach; Cotswold Water Park Hire; Lakeside
Ski and Wake; South Cerney Outdoor;
Waterland; Craig Cohoon; Cotswold Sailing
Club and many more.
Lake 11, Spine Road, South Cerney GL7 5TL
T: 01285 862716
E: tackleden@djsports.co.uk
Carp and coarse fishing specialist. The No.1 tackle shop in
the CWP. Open 7 days a week.
14 Lake Pochard Lodges
Wheatleys Farm, High Road, Ashton Keynes SN6 6NX
T: 01285 861310 E: gill@wheatleysfarm.co.uk
W: www.wheatleysfarm.co.uk
Comfortable B&B and self contained flat in peaceful location
with gardens. Village pub nearby.
Toilets
Nature reserve
(may not be suitable for cycling
all year round)
10 Head4Heights**
13 Cotswold Water Park Four
17 Watermark Holidays
(restricted access)
Post office
Cash point
www.waterpark.org
The Landings
Summer Lake (Lake 11), Cerney Wick Lane,
South Cerney GL7 5LW T: 01285 869181
E: philippa@watermarkcotswolds.com
W: www.watermarkholidays.com
Luxury, self catering, lakeside
holiday lodges to rent. Facilities
include cable skiing,
wakeboarding, tennis, fishing,
children’s play area and much
more. Whether it’s a short stay
or longer, Watermark Holidays
can create your very own tailor
made break.
Horsebox
Car park
for more info please visit:
Accommodation
Pillars Hotel
(day tickets)
Footpath
Spratsgate Lane, Shorncote, Near Cirencester GL7 6DF
T: 01285 770007 E: info@head4heights.net
W: www.head4heights.net
High ropes fun for families, individuals and groups.
Something for everyone. Climb, jump and swing like a
monkey in complete safety.
12 The Tackle Den
Fishing
Bird hide
18 Hoburne Cotswold
Hoburne Cotswold, Broadway Lane, South Cerney GL7 5UQ
T: 01285 860216 E: enquiries@hoburne.com
W: www.hoburne.com
Hoburne Cotswold is the ideal
choice for your holiday in the
Cotswold. Whether you’re looking
for a touring pitch or camping, to
luxury lakeside holiday homes,
you’ll find it at Hoburne, plus
swimming pools, restaurants, live
entertainment and so much more.
We also offer holiday homes for
sale and offer a fantastic venue
for events.
The Cotswold Water Park is a very popular destination in the
school holidays, so you may need to book some of the
activities in advance by contacting the activity provider.
Prebooking only* Booking advisable at busy times**
This map is an artists impression of the area and should be used as a general guide. For
detailed navigation please use the appropriate OS Explorer map.
Please note that whilst every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained
in this guide is accurate, the Cotswold Water Park Trust cannot accept responsibility in
respect of errors or omissions that may have occurred.
Quarries are extremely dangerous places so please make sure you keep to the designated
paths for your own safety.
12
Spring
Summer
9
Bridge
Eastern Section
Cotswold Water Park
1
Somerford
Keynes
18
14
Pochard
Kempsford (4 miles)
Whelford (5 miles)
Fairford (7 miles)
Lechlade (10 miles)
Latton
Cerney
Wick
10
Coke’s Pit
Nature
Reserve
6
THIS WAY
Reed Hide
(CWPT)
7
North
Meadow
National
Nature
Reserve
(NE)
8
Clayhill
Neigh Bridge
Country
Park
Cleveland
Lakes
Nature
Reserve
15
22
Oaksey
Cricklade
Ashton
Keynes
23
Lower Moor
Farm Nature
Reserve
(WWT)
Waterhay
Reedbed
(CWPT)
19
Clattinger
Farm Nature
Reserve
(WWT)
Swillbrook
Lakes Nature
Reserve
Swindon M4 J15
Waterhay
Minety
Wootton
Bassett