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Guided walks

Various local groups and organisations lead guided walks in the County including the Herefordshire Council Ranger Team, Herefordshire Archaeology, Herefordshire Ornithological Club, Herefordshire Action For Mammals, the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Office and Herefordshire Ramblers Association.

These walks allow you to explore the county with the luxury of a knowledgeable and experienced guide. When you attend a guided walk please ensure you wear appropriate walking shoes and clothing and bear in mind the weather conditions.


Guided Walks organised by the Herefordshire Council Ranger Team
Join the Countryside Ranger Team for guided walks at Queenswood Country Park and it's sister site Bodenham Lake Nature Reserve.
  • All walks are free, but where stated you need to book to help us manage numbers.
  • For walks at Queenswood please meet outside the Tourist Information Centre.
  • Dogs under close control are welcome unless stated.
  • All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Sundays 8th June, 6th July, 3rd August & 31st August 2008
2pm-3.30pm
An Introduction to Queenswood

A guided walk around Queenswood to find out about the history of the site and meet some
very interesting trees!
Distance: Approximately 1.5 miles (one steep decent, one short steep climb)

Saturday 14th June 2008
8am-10am
Queenswood Bird Walk

A morning walk with a ranger identifying birds by sight and sound as well as a look at the
other flora and fauna of the nature reserve.
Binoculars useful, but not essential. Sorry no dogs.
Distance: 2 miles

Wednesday 2nd July 2008
8.15pm-9.45pm
Twilight by the Waters Edge

An evening stroll with a ranger by the lake and riverbank at Bodenham Lake Nature Reserve. With the focus on the wildlife
of the site which includes waterbirds, deer and otters.
Binoculars useful but not essential. Sorry no dogs.
Booking is essential to help us manage numbers contact Queenswood TIC Tel: 01568 797842
(details of the meeting place will be given on booking.)

Sundays 19th October, 26th October & 2nd November 2008
2pm-3.30pm
Autumn Colour Walk

In autumn the trees are ablaze with colour and at Queenswood you can spot some spectacular sights, especially in the Autumn Garden. The foliage of the Japanese Maples (Acer palmatum) change to brilliant vermillions, purples, yellows and oranges. Discover these and the other eye-catching autumn displays.
Distance: Approximately 1.5 miles

Other walks may be added to the programme throughout the year and will be advertised here.

Herefordshire Walking Festival
For information about the next Herefordshire Walking Festival please call the Festival Booking Office Tel: 01568 797842, see our Walking Festival page or visit the Walking Festival website via the link below.

Last Updated: 26 October 06
 
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