Wildmoor Waters is a beautiful lake on the edge of the picturesque village of South Cerney.  There are some lovely circular walks you can do from here and spot the local wildlife whilst out and about.  This area is famous for Nightingales in May, big flocks of starlings in winter plus hosts of other birds and waterfowl.  At Wildmoor we have spotted around 70 different species of birds.

There are lots of things to do and see in the area, from birdwatching to shopping and loads in between.

There is loads to do in the Cotswold Water Park with the Somerford Keynes Country Park and its inland beach, nature reserves, walks, guided walks, cycling, picnic areas and the more adventurous may want to have a go at water skiing.

There are also many birdwatching opportunities in the Cotswold Water Park see

http://www.waterpark.org/society/birdwatching.html

For up to date information about recent sightings see the Cotswold Water Park Birding blog  

http://www.surfbirds.com/blog/cotswoldwaterpark

 

Batsford Arboretum is within easy striking distance being about a 25 minute drive away.  Batsford is beautiful all year round and there are some lovely walks, a good cafe, garden centre as well as a falconry centre.

Westonbirt Arboretum One of the most spectacular collections of trees in the world .                                A place to relax, recharge and get back to nature...

The world famous Slimbridge Wetlands Trust is about 35 minutes drive away.

The International Centre for Birds of Prey at Newent is about a 50 minute drive.

The Thames Path follows England's best known river for 184 miles (294km) as it meanders from its source in the Cotswolds through several rural counties and on through the bustle of the City of London.

Photo shows the source of the Thames.

Thames Path National Trail  

For further information about wildlife in the area, see

Wiltshire Wildlife Trust www.wiltshirewildlife.org

Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust www.gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.uk

There are also a number of RSPB Reserves close by.

For places to visit in the Cotswolds see Enjoy England

 or the Cotswold Gateway

For the shopaholics, how about a trip to the Designer Outlet Centre in Swindon

 Kemble Drive, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 2DY

Telephone: 01793 507600

     or visit the lovely boutiques and high street shops in Cheltenham