The May photograph from our Friends calendar is this incredible shot of a blue tit with it’s chick at Longham Lakes by Amanda Cunningham 🐦 Become a Friend and support the charity’s work.🌿 More info: swlakestrust.org.uk/friends #ItsYourOutdoors pic.x.com/DwRNXXLKbJ

Invasive Species Week starts on Monday!🌿 Find out what we’re up to and to get involved: swlakestrust.org.uk/invasive-speci… South West Water Invasive Species Week #INNSWeek #ItsYourOutdoors

Invasive Species Week starts tomorrow and we’ve got lots planned, including an invasive species trail at Roadford and Tamar Lakes.🌺 Find out how you can get involved: swlakestrust.org.uk/invasive-speci… South West Water Invasive Species Week #INNSWeek #ItsYourOutdoors pic.x.com/xoiRYh7MV6

It’s Invasive Species Week - but do you know what an invasive non-native species is? Famous examples are Japanese knotweed and grey squirrels🌿 Find out more: swlakestrust.org.uk/News/invasive-… South West Water Invasive Species Week #INNSWeek #ItsYourOutdoors

It’s Invasive Species Week! 🌿 Did you know that invasive non-native species are primarily spread by humans?☝️ Find out more: swlakestrust.org.uk/News/invasive-… South West Water Invasive Species Week #INNSWeek #ItsYourOutdoors

It’s Invasive Species Week!🌿 Follow our invasive species trail at Roadford or Upper Tamar Lake this weekend to learn about invasive non-native species found in the UK.🔎 More info: swlakestrust.org.uk/invasive-speci… South West Water Invasive Species Week #INNSWeek #ItsYourOutdoors

Find out what we’re doing to tackle invasive species at the lakes – not just during Invasive Species Week but all year round! 🌿 swlakestrust.org.uk/News/invasive-… South West Water Invasive Species Week #INNSWeek #ItsYourOutdoors

It’s Invasive Species Week! You can help in the fight against invasive species by following three basic steps. ✅Check your equipment and clothing carefully 🧽Clean your equipment 🫧Dry your equipment thoroughly South West Water Invasive Species Week #INNSWeek #ItsYourOutdoors

It’s the final day of Invasive Species Week! We hope you’ve been able to join us for an activity or learned something new. 🌿 See you all next year! South West Water Invasive Species Week #INNSWeek #ItsYourOutdoors pic.x.com/GyPNbPmZZm

This week is Volunteers' Week! We are lucky to have some wonderful, committed volunteers who make a real difference to our work. One of them, Liz, has written a blog about striking a balance for wildlife at the lakes as a volunteer: swlakestrust.org.uk/Blog/striking-… #ItsYourOutdoors pic.x.com/eFafbvWSa4

We had a fantastic enrichment day yesterday at Stithians lake. Thank you to the wonderful instructors for teaching us how to kayak, SUP and sail. We had a brilliant time! South West Lakes Trust

Earlier this summer we welcomed runners of all ages and abilities to compete in the first Reservoir Run hosted South West Lakes Trust and ourselves, with junior, open and veteran categories of 2.5k, 5k and 10k routes to choose from🏃🏃‍♂️ Over 200 runners helped raise a whopping

We are appealing for the public's help after boat engines were stolen in the Exmoor area. Ten boats were targeted at Wimbleball Lake, near Dulverton, between 10pm on 11 August and 5am on 12 August. If you can help, call 101 ref 5224211179. orlo.uk/2OpBl

Did you spot us on your TV this summer? ☀️ From picnicking to paddleboarding, walking to winging and canoeing to camping - there is so much on offer at the lakes⛵️ Plan your visit today 👇 swlakestrust.org.uk #ItsYourOutdoors - come and explore!

Exciting Opportunity📣 We have a fantastic opportunity for someone to join the team as Head of Fisheries! 🎣 Closing date for applications: Friday 4 October 2024 Apply now: swlakestrust.org.uk/join-the-team #ItsYourOutdoors

Years 3 and 4 have had a fantastic day out at Roadford Lake today. They participated in archery, kayaking and raft building 🏹 They enjoyed making new friends, learning lots of new skills and working as a team ☀️ Roadford Lake

Today Years 5 and 6 are spending the day team building at Roadford Lake! First up, high ropes and kayaking 🛶 Roadford Lake

Meurastahwi / Many thanks to our Kerdroya sponsors, hedge pledgers & funders. Kerdroya: The Cornish Landscape Labyrinth will be open to the public in Nov 2024, however work is ongoing and the site is still evolving. Find out more by reading our FAQs: goldentree.org.uk/kerdroya-faqs/

Did you know our first album cover wasn't taken at the Mouth of the River Cober, but at Colliford Lake, Cornwall? The trees were petrified after a decision to flood the land to make a reservoir. Each year emerging from their watery grave, standing tall in defiance of their fate

Congratulations to Anna Curnow, the overall winner of the South West Lakes Trust Love Your Lakes Photography and Video competition!🎉 Her stunning image of Burrator Reservoir captured its beauty. 🍁 Feeling inspired to explore? Our reservoirs and lakes are the perfect destination for a winter