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Water Activities in Wiltshire

You may not immediately think of Wiltshire for water activities but you’d be wrong…

In the north of Wiltshire is the Cotswold Lakes which features 150 lakes alone! Here you can try your hand at many water sports including wakeboarding, canoeing, kayaking, sailing and ringo rides. For those looking for a quieter time, why not enjoy a spot of fishing or relax on the Park’s inland beach.

Further south in the county there’s the Kennet & Avon Canal which spans the width of Wiltshire. Hire a canoe at Towpath Trails in Bradford on Avon to explore Wiltshire’s grand waterway or hop aboard a canal boat at Bradford on Avon or Devizes for a cruise along this tranquil waterway. 

Events on the water

If you enjoy watching or taking part in sporting events then be sure to check out our what’s on pages to help you plan your visit look out for triathlons and duathlons at the Cotswold Water Park, Bowood and Stourhead gardens and the annual Devizes to Westminster Canoe Race along the Kennet & Avon Canal.

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Regardless of whether you prefer the ultimate thrill on the water or a nice relaxing row across one of our many picturesque lakes, we have your needs catered for.

To help get your next Wiltshire trip off to a start we have enclosed some links below to the more popular sections of our site.

Here you will be able to view our range of accommodation, attractions as well as get more information on our timeless towns and villages to visit.

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    On the Kennet & Avon Canal you will find beauty, history and nature. Tap into its stillness, enjoy a gentle adventure, share your boating stories at canal side cafes or pubs, and live in a space where time moves no faster than a stroll.

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    Set in 42 square miles of Wiltshire/Gloucestershire countryside, this unique area known as the Cotswold Lakes has something for everyone – from watersports, birdwatching, excellent angling, off road cycling, inland beach and walks.

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    The Wiltshire Outdoor Learning Team provides a range of adventurous outdoor activities across Wiltshire – with a base at the Brokerswood Country Park. Activities range from archery, canoeing, biking, a high ropes course (the Tarzan Trail) to an…

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    Honeystreet Boats have a lovely day boat called Honey Days who is ready to chug along the 15 mile stretch between Wotton Rivers and Devizes! She is a purpose built day boat for a wonderful lock free day for up to 8 people! 

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    A chance to learn, explore and have lots of fun with instructors from Wiltshire Outdoor Learning Team on the River Avon. Venues for those aged 7 to adults include Bradford on Avon, Chippenham and Salisbury. For 5-7yr olds we offer junior sessions at…

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