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Wimbleball Lake
Explore the south west lakes
Camping, walking, fishing, sailing, kayaking, paddleboarding, watching wildlife and exploring scenic retreats by the shores of a lake offer many options for a magical spring break for visitors to the south west
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hether your passion is watersports, angling, walking, cycling or simply enjoying nature with loved ones, you’ll find the perfect setting at South West Lakes’ picturesque locations in Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and on Exmoor this spring. You can choose to escape everyday life at the majestic Wimbleball on Exmoor (less than a two-hour drive from Bath), the idyllic Roadford on the edge of Dartmoor and Cornish lakes including Upper Tamar near Bude, Siblyback near Liskeard and Stithians near Redruth. Hike along the rolling hills of Dartmoor, cycle around the edge of Bodmin Moor or admire Exmoor’s impressive dark skies. With footpaths and cycle trails to explore, woodlands to discover and play areas to enjoy, everyone can get involved and benefit from being outdoors. It’s your outdoors – so go and explore this spring and stay at one of South West Lakes’ five lakeside campsites. Wimbleball Lake, Exmoor Nestled within the rolling hills of Exmoor National Park, this 530acre lake has something for the whole family to enjoy. The familyfriendly campsite offers five bell tents and two wooden camping pods as well as a choice of hard standings, electric and non-electric pitches
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for tents, motorhomes and caravans. You can also hire a fire pit, purchase wood and charcoal made onsite, rent a telescope and discover why Exmoor National Park is a designated Dark Skies reserve. You can explore Exmoor, walk to Haddon Hill from Wimbleball and see if you can spot the great range of wildlife at the lake, such as the iconic Exmoor ponies and deer. The closest town to Wimbleball is Dulverton but it's also worth venturing slightly further to explore the popular towns and villages of Tiverton, Porlock, Minehead, Watchet, Wiviliscombe, Taunton and Wellington. Campsite opens 2 March. Roadford Lake, Devon Surrounded by countryside, and nestled amongst the beautiful surroundings of the Wolf Valley with the dramatic tors of Dartmoor as its backdrop, Roadford is the perfect location for your next family escape. The scenic campsite offers a choice of spacious electric and non-electric pitches for tents, caravans and motorhomes as well as a bell tent called Bertie. A new play area will be opening in the spring. Roadford is the perfect base to explore the spectacular Dartmoor National Park. Enjoy a day trip out and discover some more of South West Lakes’ Dartmoor sites including Burrator, Fernworthy, Meldon, Avon Dam, Kennick, Tottiford and Trenchford. Within easy reach of
