Plan your visit
Opening Times
Manvers Lake is an open site which can be accessed on foot at all times. It is privately by Manvers Lake & Dearne Valley Trust and most of the footpaths are permissive.
Find Us
The Boathouse, Station Road, Wath-upon-Dearne, Rotherham, South Yorkshire S63 7DG
(Sat Nav S63 7BU)
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Please see our Find Us page for further details.
Public Transport
Manvers Lake is well connected by local bus routes and nearby train stations, making it easy to visit without a car.
Please see our Find Us page for further details.
Parking
The main car park is open daily, typically at 7am (this varies depending on the time of year) and closes at 8pm.
Any members of Manvers Waterfront Boat Club get free parking included in their membership (your registration number is entered onto our system and we have 'number recognition cameras').
For any other visitors the suggested donation costs are: Up to 2 hours - £2
2 to 4 hours - £3
All day - £4
Please note: Car park locked at 8pm
All vehicles left at owners risk
No overnight parking
Cafe & Toilets
The cafe and toilets are open throughout the year with slight variations depending on the season. Core times are: Monday to Friday 9am - 3pm, Saturday & Sunday 8:30am - 3pm. These are extended slightly in the summer months.
Toilets are available whenever the café is open.
Facilities
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Toilets
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Accessible Toilet
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Baby Changing Facilities
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Parking
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Take-away Cafe (Dog Friendly)
We are currently relocating our cafe to include indoor seating which will be opening in October 2026 -
Electric Vehicle Charging Point
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Public Wifi
Accessibility
We are committed to making our site and facilities as accessible as possible for all visitors.
Access and Facilities
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The boathouse and main building are fully accessible to wheelchair users.
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Accessible toilet facilities are available on site.
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Dedicated accessible parking bays are located next to the boathouse.
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The main car park has a tarmac surface, providing firm and even access.
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Areas surrounding the building are paved with flagstones.
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Paths around the lake are stone surfaced and generally well maintained.
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The lake route is relatively flat, with only gentle slopes in places.
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Most areas can be accessed by wheelchair users, mobility scooters, pushchairs and visitors with reduced mobility.
Planning Your Visit
If you have specific access requirements or would like further information before your visit, please contact us and we will be happy to help.
Please note: While the lakeside paths are generally accessible, some outdoor areas may be affected by weather conditions, particularly following periods of heavy rain. If you require detailed access information before travelling, please get in touch with our team.
Things to do
Cycling & Walking
The walk around Manvers Lake is about 1.25 miles (2 km), making it a pleasant and accessible route for all ages and abilities. In addition to the lake circuit, there are two scenic circular walks that also connect with the Trans Pennine Trail, ranging from 3 km to 5 km in length. You can download a handy map of all the routes from the Manvers Waterfront Boat Club website.
Wildlife
The parkland and lake is home to an abundance of wildlife for you to discover, observe and enjoy. Our circular lakeside walk is the most popular visitor route and looks especially stunning on a bright, sunny day.
Bring your camera if you're a keen photographer and you’ll find a variety of waterbirds and other species, especially around the lake and connected wetland habitats. The site is part of a network of wetlands that attract both resident and migrating birds throughout the year.
Watersports
We’re a private lake, so access to the lake and its facilities is reserved for members. Joining is quick and easy, and can be completed entirely online. With a single membership fee, you’ll enjoy access to all areas of the club - from thrilling watersports to a variety of land-based activities. See the clubs website here:
We also welcome corporate groups for team-building days and offer engaging activities for schools and educational groups. See our Manvers Activities website here:
Manvers Activities