Is Cotswold Water Park free?

A Cotswold Water Park annual membership costs from just £18 per year and includes: Free parking in all Cotswold Lakes Trust car parks.

Are the toilets open at Cotswold Water Park?

The Gateway Centre is open 7 days a week from 9am – 5pm, with easy access from the main road, and plenty of free parking. With an excellent café run by local company Relish, local tourist information, toilets and parking, and Cotswold Outdoor, its a great stopping off point or meeting place.

How deep are the lakes in South Cerney?

Catchment area 0.16km2, lake surface area 12.165 ha, mean depth 2.47m, artificial lake. Part of the South Cerney lake development alongside the River Churn.

Why is there so many lakes in South Cerney?

The lakes were created in the second half of the 20th century by extraction of glacial Jurassic limestone gravel, which had eroded from the Cotswold Hills, and these filled naturally from rivers and streams after workings began to be exhausted in the early 1970s.

Can you swim in the Cotswold Water Park?

There is open water swimming available at Waterland, Cotswold Country Park & Beach, Cotswold Water Park Hire and 4 Lakes. There is also a large inland paddling and bathing beach at Cotswold Country Park and Beach (seasonal opening times apply).

Can you live at Cotswold Water Park?

The Water Park in the Cotswolds is made up of rural land and 150 lakes but it isn’t a closed off or privately owned park, it’s an area that people live within, run businesses in and more, so anyone is welcome to visit and explore free of charge.

Can I take my own kayak to Cotswold Water Park?

The lake also has a very popular swim lane for open water swimming and you can also hire rowing boats, canoes and kayaks.

Can you walk around Cotswold Water Park?

There are many great circular walks around the Cotswold Water Park, varying in distances from 2km to 18km, and even longer! Most routes are well marked with Public Rights of Way signage, and are well maintained by the local councils and the CWPT ranger team.

Does Cotswold Water Park Flood?

Due to the recent heavy rainfall, areas of the Cotswold Water Park are currently flooded. Please do not stray into floodwater as it can hold many hidden dangers.

How many lakes does Cotswold Water Park have?

150 lakes
The Cotswold Water Park is much much more than ‘a park’ ! An area of 40 square miles between Swindon and Cirencester, with 150 lakes, it has many different leisure providers and places to stay, eat and explore.

Is Cotswold Water Park beach open?

New to 2020 are open-water swimming sessions. The Cotswold Country Park and Beach is open from April until October.

Can I Kayak at Cotswold Water Park?

From a leisurely hour spent paddling in a kayak to completing an advanced course in Canoeing and Kayaking skills, there are plenty of opportunities in the Cotswold Water Park for all levels of experience. Summary: At Lake 86 we hire Rowing Boats, Stand Up Paddle boards, Kayaks and Canoes.

What is the Cotswold Water Park?

The Cotswold Water Park is an area of over 40 square miles and 180 lakes, with many different leisure providers, and a variety of places to stay. This stunning wetlands landscape hosts tens of thousands of breeding and watering birds and is an ideal destination for watching wildlife all year round.

Where is Cirencester – South Cerney?

Welcome to the Cirencester – South Cerney store page! Located just outside the picturesque village of South Cerney, not far from Cirencester, the capital of the Cotswolds, we offer the perfect jumping off point into the Cotswold Water Park, Cotswold hills and further into the Gloucestershire & North Wiltshire area.

Where can I Go Walking in the Cotswold?

Walking. 1 Walking in the Cotswold Water Park. There is plenty of choice of routes for walkers in the area, along with great wildlife, peaceful villages, and 2 Walks in the Eastern Water Park. 3 Cotswold Water Park Leisure Map. 4 Cotswold Canals Towpath. 5 Thames Path.

Can I swim in the Cotswold Lakes Trust lakes?

Free parking for 12 months at all Cotswold Lakes Trust run car parks: Neigh Bridge Country Park, Clayhill, Bridge, Lakeside, Waterhay and Riverside Park in Lechlade. All this for less than £2 a month. In the hot weather, lakes may look inviting but can be dangerous. Please only swim in lakes which are specifically operated for water activities.