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Who manages the Cotswold Water Park?
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: [email protected] W: www.waterpark.org
© Cotswold Water Park Trust
Cotswold Water Park Walking and Cycling Map was
devised by the CWP Trust to identify the main Public
Rights of Way for walkers, cyclists and horseriders.
For a definitive map of the area please see the relevant
Ordnance Survey publications.
No part of this map may be copied or reproduced
without prior permission from the CWP Trust.
Thames Path
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NATIONAL EXPRESS:
T: 08717 818178
W: www.nationalexpress.com
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Nature Reserve
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M4
A419
Kemble
Tetbury
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Spine Road
Junction (B4696)
Cirencester A417
B4696
NATIONAL RAIL:
T: 08457 484950
W: www.nationalrail.co.uk
Stroud
A46
TRAVELINE:
T: 0871 2002233
W: www.traveline.info
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Cotswold Water Park
Eastern Section
Hannington
Wick
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Footpath
Bridlepath / Cyclepath
(May not be suitable for cycling all year round)
Cycle path – hard surface
Permissive route (at discretion of landowner)
Track (limited vehicular access)
Stile / kissing gate / bridge / steps which may
present a barrier to some users
Access may be possible along certain routes, where
no barriers are present, and where surface is hard.
Look out for routes marked with
symbol.
Other paths
Food and drink
Bird Hide
Nature Reserve
Toilets
Free parking
Horse box parking
Country Park (Seasonal entry charge)
Thames Path National Trail
Caution
Quarries
Cotswold Water Park
Designated Boundary
Quarries are extremely dangerous places so please make sure you keep to the designated
paths for your own safety.
The production of this
map has been kindly
supported by:
www.go-by-cycle.co.uk
Design by www.designwall.co.uk | Photographs by www.davidhallphotography.co.uk | Printed by www.severnprint.co.uk
Set on the border of Gloucestershire / Wiltshire, the Cotswold Water Park
is an area of 40 square miles, with over 140 lakes formed as a result of
gravel extraction. Many of the lakes have been restored and now provide
an exciting destination for all, whether you are looking for watersports or
wildlife, angling or accommodation.
The purpose of this Access Map is to identify where all the paths and routes
are within the area - for walkers, cyclists, horseriders and those with buggies
or mobility scooters. Rather than show set walks and routes, the choice is
yours to explore and discover a different side to the Cotswold Water Park.
Routes which have obstacles such as stiles, bridges and steps have been
shown, along with places where extra caution is required.
Cotswold Water Park Western Section
Set on the border of Gloucestershire / Wiltshire, the Cotswold Water Park
is an area of 40 square miles, with over 140 lakes formed as a result of
gravel extraction. Many of the lakes have been restored and now provide
an exciting destination for all, whether you are looking for watersports or
wildlife, angling or accommodation.
This Access Map identifies the most popular paths and routes along Public
Rights of Way within the area - for walkers, cyclists, horseriders and those
with buggies or mobility scooters. Rather than show set walks and routes,
the choice is yours to explore and discover a different side to the Cotswold
Water Park. Routes which have obstacles such as stiles, bridges and steps
have been shown, along with places where extra caution is required.
Footpaths and bridleways:
Shown in colour highlight the
most popular and well used
routes along the designated
Rights of Way. Please keep
to the paths, follow the way
markers and any diversions
which will be well marked.
Parking:
Free parking is available in the
Car Parks marked
. Please
do not park in gateways or
anywhere that may obstruct
other road users.
Quarries are extremely dangerous places so please make sure you keep to the designated paths for your own safety.
KEY
Footpath
Bridlepath / Cyclepath
(May not be suitable for cycling all year round)
Cycle path – hard surface
Permissive route (at discretion of landowner)
Track (limited vehicular access)
Stile / kissing gate / bridge / steps which may
present a barrier to some users
Access may be possible along certain routes, where
no barriers are present, and where surface is hard.
Look out for routes marked with
symbol.
Other paths
Food and drink
Bird Hide
Nature Reserve
Toilets
Free parking
Horse box parking
Country Park (Seasonal entry charge)
Thames Path National Trail
Caution
Quarries
Cotswold Water Park
Designated Boundary
Dogs:
As many of these routes
pass near or through Nature
Reserves, farmland and other
wildlife areas, please keep your
dog on the path, and on a
lead where necessary.
Mud and flood alert!
In wet weather, some of the
routes, particularly those near
the River Thames can be very
muddy and sometimes flooded
– please make sure you have
adequate footwear and take
extra care.