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- Watersports, high ropes adventure course, archery and climbing
- A short drive from the historic market town of Launceston
- Free hot showers, undercover BBQ area, play area and on-site café
A site for campers who like paddling their own canoe, kayak, boat, board or anything in between...
At a whopping 730 acres, Roadford Lake Campsite is the biggest lake for watersports in the southwest and has all manner of aquatic capers, including windsurfing, sailing, rowing, canoeing, surf skiing and water zorbing. There’s no shortage of action on land either, with a high ropes adventure course, archery and climbing.
The site has kit to hire out to have a go on the water, as well as qualified instructors whose time can be booked if you want a bit of tuition. Those who have their own kit can bring it along and hit the water for a small fee – please ask at reception for details (third party insurance on your own craft is essential, please). For land activities, ask at reception when you arrive as these require minimum numbers and need to be booked in advance.
The amount of space means you’ll always be able to find plenty of picnic spots, and the only people you’re likely to see acting fishy around here are guests enjoying the bank and boat angling (the lake is stocked with brown trout).
Visitors will definitely want to take their time over the spectacular lake views, as well as enjoying the pretty walking trails and cycle paths along the shores of the lake or, for the more adventurous, checking out the bike trails in the forest across the lake. In case of overexertion, head to the licensed café alongside the site’s visitor centre for a restorative cream tea, sandwich, snack and soft drink or something a little stronger.
Reach the café via the new footpath leading from the site, through a canopy of trees and around the sheltered inlets before opening onto the path across Roadford’s dam. The walk takes about 20 minutes and is suitable for bikes and some pushchairs. (Please be aware there's one rather steep, though short, hill and the final leg through the field is not paved, so sensible footwear to suit the weather is advised. If you'd rather drive, the journey is doable by car in a few minutes.) The play area for ages up to five is also on this side of the lake.
Roadford Lake Campsite is set right on the lakefront, and has modern showers, an undercover area for barbies, a play area and the usual washing-up, disposal and recycling facilities. There's also a separate field available for Scout groups. Dogs are welcome as long as they're kept on leads while on site.
To stock up on food and drink, local town Launceston with a 24-hour store and petrol station, is within easy reach. As the site is in a rural location, there are no pubs/restaurants within walking distance; however; several village pubs serving food are easily reachable by car.. They're generally popular places, so the Roadford Lake team recommends booking in advance: reception has details and contact numbers for when you want them.
Open from 01/03/2017 to 31/10/2017
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Please note
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Swimming and bathing in the lake is not permitted.
If you arrive after 4pm on your check in day, lake access is prohibited until the next day when you have checked in with reception.
Check availability at Roadford Lake Campsite…
Many sites set a maximum occupancy of 6/8 people per pitch, so try breaking your booking down into smaller groups to generate more results. For example, if you’re a group of 10, enter 5 people in your initial search and then book 2 pitches.
However, where the pitch or accommodation occupancy allows it, you can now make a booking for up to 30 adults and 30 children on one pitch.
To book multiple pitches or accommodation, use the 'Special requests' box on the booking page to ask to be sited together. Complete the booking form for the first booking (you can add a password and save your card so that we remember your details). Then click "Make another booking like this" at the top of the confirmation page to make the next booking.
Large groups: check the listing page for any group restrictions set out in the terms and section titled ‘Please note’.
Large tents/caravans: check the restrictions on unit dimensions to ensure your unit is suitable for the space you will be provided with.
Max. persons: 10 x
Dimensions: Avg 6.0m width x 8.0m depth (19.7ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 48.0m² (516.7ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Max. persons: 6 x
Dimensions: Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Max. persons: unlimited x
Dimensions: Max 4.0m width x 10.0m depth (13.1ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 40.0m² (430.6ft²)
Ground type: Hardstanding
