marden cricket club
Unwind and watch the regal game. Listen for the unmistakable sound of willow on leather and the occasional cry of "Owshat!". Imagine sipping a cool pint of local cider from the Volunteer Inn next door on Summer evenings..... oh yes.
Bodenham Lake Nature Reserve
Bodenham Lake Nature Reserve is 44.5 hectares (110 acres) of varied habitat including riverside meadows, veteran orchard, newly planted orchard, a 'gravel' area and wet woodland and the lake itself is the largest area of open water in the county.
It is a very relaxing, tranquil place to visit with breath-taking views across the great expanse of water, a perfect place to come on a lazy afternoon to have a picnic!
It is a very important winter-feeding area for wildfowl with approximately half of the site managed as a nature reserve, with no public access, but you can stroll through the beautiful orchards and meadows and on to the bird hide where you can sit and watch the birds on the lake.
The site has a car park with spaces for 15 cars and there are picnic tables and benches at various spots around the site. (There are no public toilet facilities at the site). Please note that the car park will be closed and locked between Dusk and Dawn to stop anti-social behaviour and vandalism occurring on the site.
The site also has a Sailing Centre, which is managed by the Youth Service. If you are a youth group interested in using the lake for sailing or canoeing please contact the County Youth Service Tel: 01432 383372.
Please note that NO FISHING is permitted at Bodenham Lake. Please keep dogs under control, especially when the pasture and orchards are being grazed by livestock. Please clean up after your dog. Please remember that this site is a nature reserve and take all litter home.
It is a very relaxing, tranquil place to visit with breath-taking views across the great expanse of water, a perfect place to come on a lazy afternoon to have a picnic!
It is a very important winter-feeding area for wildfowl with approximately half of the site managed as a nature reserve, with no public access, but you can stroll through the beautiful orchards and meadows and on to the bird hide where you can sit and watch the birds on the lake.
The site has a car park with spaces for 15 cars and there are picnic tables and benches at various spots around the site. (There are no public toilet facilities at the site). Please note that the car park will be closed and locked between Dusk and Dawn to stop anti-social behaviour and vandalism occurring on the site.
The site also has a Sailing Centre, which is managed by the Youth Service. If you are a youth group interested in using the lake for sailing or canoeing please contact the County Youth Service Tel: 01432 383372.
Please note that NO FISHING is permitted at Bodenham Lake. Please keep dogs under control, especially when the pasture and orchards are being grazed by livestock. Please clean up after your dog. Please remember that this site is a nature reserve and take all litter home.
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queenswood
There is no better place for taking a bracing walk or quiet stroll amongst these beautiful trees at Queenswood Country Park at Dinmore Hill on the A49 between Leominster and Hereford. The paths are well laid out and signposted. Everyone seems have a smile on their faces and people all greet each other on passing. Lots of dogs but the owners are people friendly and no mess to be seen. A pleasant little gift shop on site and lots and lots of free parking. Take you boots as some paths take you across fields. Plenty of seats scattered around to rest your feet!
Circular walks
Circular walks - In recognition of the increase in the recreational use of footpaths, certain routes have been designated as promoted circular walks.There are 15 way-marked circular walks in the county with free leaflets available from Tourist Information Centres and other local outlets. The leaflets can also be downloaded from the resources box below.
- Bodenham (2.5 miles)
- Breinton (5.5 miles)
- Capler (2 miles)
- Hoarwithy (4.5 miles)
- John Kyrle - Ross on Wye (3 miles)
- Leys Hill (2 miles)
- Lingen (5.5 miles)
- Marcle Ridge (4.5 miles)
- Mordiford (4 miles)
- Shobdon (5.5 miles)
- Titley (3 miles)
- Weobley (3 miles)
- Wigmore (10 miles)
- Woolhope (6.5 miles)
- Yarpole (5 miles)
hiking
Brecon Beacons - You must be properly equipped especially if the walk takes you up into the mountains or on to exposed open moorland. Take care, tell someone where you are going and don’t be afraid to turn round if the weather turns wet or misty.
- Plan your route carefully, taking a proper walkers map with you
- Check the weather forecast before your start
- Take the right equipment including good footwear, warm clothes and waterproofs
- Bring plenty of food and drink as well as sunblock
- Remember mobile phone coverage is patchy and cannot be relied upon
- Visit one of the National Park Information Centres for detailed information
- Go on a training course to brush up your safety and navigation skills