Southwater Country Park

This 90 acre (36 ha) site, created from a former brickworks, has level surfaced paths which provide an easy-going lakeside walk. Offering a selection of outdoor activities including an adventure-style play area, orienteering course and tuition in canoeing, sailing and windsurfing, the Park also includes a beautiful wildlife area, 'The Quarry', which is managed for nature conservation and supports wildlife such as lizards, Kingfishers, Nightingales and various butterflies and dragonflies. The adjacent Downs Link Bridleway passes through the Park, making it a base to explore further afield on foot, bike, or horse.
Visitor Centre and Cafe: the Centre offers information, toilets and a cafe and open every weekend and most days during the school holidays, with limited opening times during the winter months.
Events and Countryside Activities: A full programme of activities is available throughout the year for both children and adults at Southwater Country Park. Contact the Country Park for a full programme or click on Countryside Events in the left margin for further details.
Dog Owners:
Between April and September all dog owners must keep their dogs on leads whilst walking in Southwater Country Park. This is to protect the local wildlife and is in the interest of other users of the Park as well as for the dog's own safety. See 'Dog Code of Conduct' below for further information.