Body of water
Bodenham Lake Nature Reserve
8 locals recommend,
Location
Bodenham, England
Tips from locals
The largest body of water in Herefordshire which is managed by the Wildlife Trust. The River Lugg borders the site making it a good place to spot otters at dawn and dusk. You can picnic and stroll through beautiful orchards as well as river and lakeside meadows. A public hide allows you to enjoy views of the birds and other wildlife in the refuge.
Bodenham Lake Nature Reserve includes riverside meadows, orchards and woodland. The lake itself is the largest area of open water in Herefordshire. 🗺️ 17.2 miles from Ynys Hut. 📌 Bodenham, Hereford, HR1 3JS. 📞 01432 530088.
Bodenham Lake is an important overwintering and breeding area for birds and other aquatic wildlife, so approximately half of the site is managed as a wildlife refuge with restricted public access. More than 160 species of birds have been recorded at this important site The Nature Reserve is a good place to see otters (especially at dawn and dusk), great crested grebes, cormorants and kestrel (often seen in the orchard). 2015 sightings also included hobby and lesser redpoll.
Bodenham Lake is an important overwintering and breeding area for birds and other aquatic wildlife, so approximately half of the site is managed as a wildlife refuge with restricted public access. More than 160 species of birds have been recorded at this important site The Nature Reserve is a good…