Cotswold Lakes Trust
Cotswold Lakes Trust is a charity dedicated to the conservation and enhancement of the Cotswold Water Park for the benefit of wildlife and people.
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About Cotswold Lakes Trust
About Us
Cotswold Lakes Trust is a charity dedicated to the conservation and enhancement of the Cotswold Water Park for the benefit of wildlife and people.
Our Sites
We manage a range of sites and nature reserves across the Cotswold Water Park
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Our Work
Cotswold Lakes Trust is a charity dedicated to the conservation and enhancement of the Cotswold Water Park for the benefit of wildlife and people.
Leadership
Guiding the Cotswold Water Park to a more accessible and sustainable future
Biodiversity and the Natural Environment
Protecting and enhancing the rich natural environment
Recreation and Access
Improving access and encouraging the public to appropriately enjoy our sites
Education
Promoting a greater understanding of the heritage, wildlife and landscape
2026 Challenge Fund Appeal
Projects & Events
As a charity, Cotswold Lakes Trust runs several varied and interesting projects, through specific grant funding. These range from the ongoing Cotswold Water Vole Recovery Project and environmental enhancements on key sites within the Cotswold Water Park through to improvements to public leisure sites that the Trust manages.
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Cheers! New brewery brings a cash bonus for Cotswold Lakes Trust
When seven friends set up the Cotswold Lakes Brew Co during the pandemic, they pledged to give back to their local community. That promise was honoured when they handed over a £200 cheque to Cotswold Lakes Trust – the equivalent of 1% of gross sales revenue in the...
Join our happy band of helpers at Cotswold Lakes Trust
Do you love the Cotswold Water Park and have a few hours a month to spare as a volunteer? Cotswold Lakes Trust is holding a special event at 2pm on June 25 for anyone interested in helping out at the Information Point at the Gateway Centre, in Spine Road, South...
Golden Skippers
June will herald the appearance of many more butterflies on the wing. Amongst them, in our area, are three species from a group known as the ‘Golden Skippers’. The name provides a strong clue to their colour scheme and a distinctive shape makes them reasonably easy to...
Free parking and discounts when you support Cotswold Lakes Trust
Fancy parking for free and receiving a range of discounts across the Cotswold Water Park as well as supporting your local charity? Cotswold Lakes Trust offers free parking throughout the year for anyone who becomes a member of the charity at its six car parks in Neigh...
Wading birds in the Cotswold Water Park
Throughout the spring a wide variety of birds migrate through the Cotswold Water Park; these include waders, with at least 30 species recorded in our area. Amongst the visitors are Black-tailed Godwits. These are sizeable birds, with a wingspan of over 2 feet; long...
Improvements made around the Cotswold Water Park to support walking and cycling in the area
Cotswold District Council has been working with Cotswold Lakes Trust to make improvements around Cotswold Water Park that will make it easier for people to walk and cycle around the area including new cycle parking, new cycle paths, new waymarked walking routes and...