Great Things to See & Do
Cotswold Lakes
A beautiful lakeland area made up of over 150 lakes
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What To Expect
There are many activities, recreation, visitor attractions and superb watersports which gives something for all ages to enjoy.
- Many lovely lakeside walks, trails, country parks and picnic areas
- Watersports include – sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, kayaking, stand-up-paddleboarding, waterskiing, swimming & boat hire
- Designated lake & wild swimming areas
- Superb inflatable ‘AquaVenture’ at the Cotswolds Country Park & Beach
- Cotswold Country Park & Beach – Beach with safe lake swimming and paddling & BBQ areas
- Cycling & Bike Hire – many well marked off road trails. Go to Bainton Bikes (over the road from us) or Discover Bikes for bike hire & bike trail maps
- Walking & Hiking – many marked routes & includes the Thames Path source & marked trails
- Fishing – superb carp & coarse fishing on-site & a variety of well managed & stocked local fishing lakes
- Golf – there are several very good local golf courses
- Rally driving, 4×4 Off Road driving experiences
- Horse riding & pony trekking
- Outdoor Pursuits including clay pigeon shooting, archery, rifle range & wilderness skills
- Nature reserves & birdwatching (many bird viewing hides)
- Areas of Special Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)
- A wide range of lovely country pubs, restaurants, cafes & pretty villages to visit
Cycling & Walking
Well marked off-road trails and riverside routes.
Watersports
A vast range of activities across 180 lakes.
Nature & Wildlife
Wildfowl, country parks, nature reserves & the River Thames.
Heritage & Pubs
Classic Cotswold towns, quaint villages, and country pubs.
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