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Bats of Orchard, River & Belfry
Friday, 22nd June, 2018. 8.45pm to 11.00pm
Led by James Bisset, local ‘batman’ & orchard enthusiast; an introductory talk on bats and orchards will lead you around the edge of Bodenham Lake, then via the River Lugg, Bodenham Church and old Bodenham village listening and looking for signs of those special ‘Angels of the Night’ – bats.
Free, loan, bat detectors will be provided or BYO, along with a torch just in case! A guide to British Bats will be available to buy on the night. Why not arrive early with a picnic & explore Bodenham Lake Nature Reserve, home to a breeding otter population and visit the bird hide.
Distance 1 mile Meet Bodenham Map Ref F6
Organiser Herefordshire Mammal Group Cost Adult £5.00 Child FREE
Walk 35
A circular walk south of Hereford on tracks and minor roads, forest, hills, places of interest. Pub lunch has been arranged at 10 miles (pay on the day).
Option of dropping out at this point with transport back to the start.
The Viking Challenge II
Saturday, 23rd June, 2018. 8.00am to 6.00pm
Distance 20 or 10 miles Meet Hereford Map Ref E7 Organiser Excalibur Walking Club Cost Adult £5.00
Map Reading Made Easy II
Walk 36
An easy walk in the countryside around Woolhope where you will learn and practice map reading skills which will give you the confidence and ability to plan and conduct your own walks
Bring your own OS Explorer Map 189 (Hereford & Ross-on-Wye).
Distance 6 miles Meet Haugh Wood Map Ref G8
Organiser Bromyard Walking Group Cost Adult £5.00 Child FREE
Saturday23rdJune,2018. 9.00amto4.00pm
Walk 34