Siblyback Lake
OS Grid ref:- SX 2371
Siblyback Lake is actually a reservoir owned by South West Water but hosts facilities which are run by Waterfront Sports in Exmouth. Siblyback is on eof the best recreational reservoirs in Cornwall.
A Watersports and Angling Centre offers tuition, launch and hire for sailing, windsurfing and canoeing for beginners to the experienced and also has bank and boat trout fishing. The Centre also has a small camping field open from Easter - October
The circular walk around the lakes takes around an hour. The tea-room overlooking the lake offers a selection of light meals, cakes, ice creams and drinks and is open Easter - end of September.
The children's parks at Siblyback provide an ideal place for play. Dogs are welcome at the Lake but must be kept on lead and out of the water. There is ample parking on site.
Directions
Siblyback Lake lies beteen the A30 and the A38 just out of Liskeard. From the M5, take the A30 and keep going passing Launceston. Pass the small village of Bolventor, and take the left turn with drops down towards the A38. The road takes you past Siblyback before you then doubling back and heading back up to the entrance to the reservoir
Image copyright Hugh Venables
A walk from Siblyback Lake to Golitha Falls
Distance - 7-8 miles
Duration - 4 hours
*Commencing from the car park at the east side of Siblyback Lake follow the lakeside path running south to the dam. Continue along the path Trekelvesteps nuntil reaching a metalled road, at which turn left.
*Continue downhill to Draynes Bridge to cross the River Fowey and proceed along the banks of the river to reach Golitha Falls.
*Retrace your steps to return to Draynes Bridge. At Draynes Bridge turn right towards the Doublebois-Minions road and there turn left. Continue for around half a mile along the road to see the King Doniert Stones.
*Follow the road eastwards until you come to a way on your left which leads back to the car park at Siblyback Lake.