Paddleboarding-Ardingly Reservoir

Paddleboarding-Ardingly Reservoir

A beautiful lake surrounded by ancient woodland nestled in the beautiful High Weald National Landscape.

A full route description can be found in our book Paddleboarding South East

Access restrictions Private lake, self-launch (£10/day) buoyancy aid mandatory; must have Third Party Liability Insurance www.ardinglyactivitycentre.co.uk/hiring/stand-up-paddle-boards/bringing-your-own-equipment-to-ardingly/

Parking Car Park (free), The Lodge, Ardingly Reservoir, Ardingly, RH17 6SQ. Grid ref. TQ 335 286; What3Words replied.dramatic.convinces

Launching Lakeside pontoon short walk from car park

Pitstops Lakeside drinks and snacks, The Black Hut Kiosk

Lessons and hire Ardingly Activity Centre, tel. 01444 892549 www.ardinglyactivitycentre.co.uk

Getting there J10 M23 onto A264 towards Crawley; 3^rd exit at roundabout onto B2028 towards Haywards Heath, follow to Ardingly village; R onto College Rd., following brown signs to Ardingly Reservoir; take 2^ndentrance to college and follow signs to reservoir.

Special points Buoyancy aids mandatory. Exposed to N-S winds but due to lakes shape, there will always be a sheltered spot. Please clean your board before you enter the water to prevent spread on non-native plants and animal species.