Sports and the Outdoors

Cotswold Water Park. You can indulge in water sports such as waterskiing and windsurfing at the Cotswold Water Park, 4 miles south of Cirencester. This group of 150 lakes covers 40 square miles and has multiple entrances. There's swimming March through October, and plenty to do for walkers, cyclists, and kayakers as well. You pay individual charges for the activities, and you can rent equipment on-site. B4696, South Cerney, Gloucestershire, GL7 5TL. 01793/752413; www.waterpark.org. Free. Individual operators have varying opening hrs.