Outdoor spaces including the lakes and their surrounding woodlands and pathways will be available for visitors to use for exercise.
“Extensive research indicates that spending time in nature, particularly within green and blue spaces - such as the lakes and surrounding countryside - has an important positive impact on both physical and mental health and wellbeing,” said a spokesperson for the South West Lakes Trust.
“Using the lakes for walking, cycling and simply spending time outdoors will provide a welcome solace for many during the lockdown period, as it already has for those who have come to appreciate the value of connecting with nature during the pandemic.”
Roadford Lake, which sits within the beautiful surroundings of the Wolf Valley in Devon, and not far from Launceston, boasts a variety of accessible pathways and cycling trails scattered within an abundance of flora and fauna.
In Cornwall, Siblyback Lake lies within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), providing a unique and calming atmosphere throughout the changing seasons. On Exmoor, Wimbleball Lake is a hub of colour and wildlife. Meanwhile on the Cornwall and Devon border, Upper and Lower Tamar Lakes (near Bude) are steeped in industrial history and rich in flora and fauna.
The South West Lakes Trust recently launched touch-free parking with RingGo at eight locations across the south west, encouraging visitors to use this safer alternative payment method on their trips to the lakes. Regular visitors may also consider becoming a Friend, which enables visitors to support South West Lakes’ crucial environmental, educational and access work while providing free parking for a year in all their car parks.