Southwater Country Park
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Watersports, fishing and cycling
Visit Southwater Watersports for a wide range of fun packed watersports and outdoor activities for families, groups and children. Book a group session, learn a new skill or complete a qualification. The centre also runs first aid training, orienteering courses, team-building sessions and family fun days packed with activities.
- Kayak and paddle board hire from £10 for 25 minutes
- Family rowing boats (2 - 4 people) from £20 for 25 minutes
- School holiday courses
For course times, dates and information on group bookings, visit the Southwater Watersports website.
Fishing
Lennox Wood Lake can be fished on a day ticket, available at the bank.
Castlewood Lake is a dedicated fishing lake that can be fished by members only. Southwater Angling Club manages the permits and memberships. This mixed coarse fishing lake contains carp, crucians, roach, perch, pike, trench and some eels.
Cycling
Cycling is not allowed within the park but it is permitted on the Downs Link, which runs alongside the park. Mountain bikes and pod trailers for small children are available to hire from Southwater Watersports.