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Description
Colliford Lake is Cornwall's youngest reservoir being built in 1983 and biggest area of fresh water. There are car parks on it's Western shore and car pull ins on it's Eastern, the waymarked paths are also on it's Western shore, but due to it's high moor location most sides are approachable on foot over rough terrain. BE WARNED the North Eastern arm (Loveny Reserve) is a RESTRICTED BIRD RESERVE run by the Cornwall Birdwatching Preservation Society (cbwps.org.uk), the gate is locked and access is for MEMBERS ONLY. Very close by is Dozmary Pool, once the largest freshwater lake in the area, now dwarfed by it's younger cousin.
Details
Access
From the North leave the A30 near Bolventor (the famous Jamaica Inn is here), with the Northern part of the lake only 3/4 mile South of this junction. This minor road passes between Colliford Lake and Dozmary Pool.
Terrain and Habitat
Forest , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Wetland , Lake , Agriculture , River , Moors/heathlandConditions
Flat , Wet , Open landscapeCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
YesGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
SpringRoute
Paved road , Wide path , Narrow trailDifficulty walking trail
Average walkAccessible by
Foot , Bicycle , CarBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
A Telescope is essential due to the large area of water. Paths can be wet and swampy in areas, due to it's moorland location good footwear is also essential.