Cleveland Lakes Sculpture Trail
Sculpture Trail
Come and explore the new exciting public art funded by the ALSF project !
Key Facts
- Innovative interpretation
- Designer benches using local aggregates
- Willow biodome ( or the hairy onion!)
- Larger than life bittern
- Swarming willow form in willow tree
- Unique designer bird hide
During the winter of 2007 - 8, a major funding project enable the commissioning of several exciting pieces of public art, each unique to the Cotswold Water Park, and each designed to integrate elements of the local landscape, biodiversity and industry.
These pieces can be enjoyed from various starting points around the Western Water Park, all with free parking, either individually or as an entire sculpture trail.
Download Cleveland Lakes Sculpture Trail mapwhich shows the route of the Cleveland Lakes Sculpture Trail.
Please note the route is not a circular one at present - this will form part of the longer term plan!
Choose your route, head off and enjoy!
Access Points
Waterhay Car Park, Ashton Keynes (9 on map)
Lakeside Car Park, near South Cerney (1 on map)
Bridge Car Park, Spine Road, near South Cerney (4 on map)
Cricklade Leisure Centre
Lakeside Recreation Area, South Cerney
From Lakeside car park, head southwards towards the Spine Road, then down the disused railway track towards Cleveland Lakes.
Interpretation panels - feather shaped metal signs, describing the biodiversity and importance of Lake 12 SSSI. Designed by Stroud Design Cooperative and made by Arien Signs Ltd.
Bench forms - designed by Malcolm Martin and Gaynor Dowling, manufactured from local aggregates by Aggregate Industries Cleveland Farm Works.
Biodome - a community willow project, led by local artist Jon Charles Kimberley, with metal structure by Ben Prothero, the biodome overlooks the lake edge where rare stoneworts lurk beneath the surface, and give the lake its SSSI status.
Bittern Sculpture - as you walk along the Spine Road footpath, you will reach the two huge bittern sculptures at the entrance to the old railway track. Designed by Wiltshire artist, Julieann Worrall Hood, these represent the hope that one day the wetlands of the Cotswold Water Park will be the home of breeding bittern.
Song Pole - A temporary research based sculptural work, which represents an 'ode' to the absence of bird song, designed and created by artist group Liminal. During nesting season the idea is that a bird will nest in the box at the top of the pole, and you will be able to hear bird sounds.
Swarming Form - an amazing willow sculpture encircling one of the largest willow trees in the CWP created by willow artist Laura Ellen Bacon. Make sure you look out for this coming south after the railway bridge - it is easily missed!
Reed Hide - this unique structure, designed by Helen Shackleton and Lloyd Turner, is truly an inspirational bird hide. Its circular shape and layered spiral roof was inspired by the surrounding reeds, and the building looks out over the largest heronry in the south west. Feedback from birdwatchers has been very positive, and it is hoped that everyone, whatever their interest in birds, will visit this stunning building for tranquillity and enjoyment.
