Bodenham Lake
⚠️ Please note ⚠️
Blue Green Algae has been confirmed at Bodenham Lake again this year, 2020
People and Pets must stay out of the water for their safety
Location
Know before you go
Entry fee
Free entry & parkingParking information
Please note the car park is locked at 7 pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings, reopened at 8 am each day.Grazing animals
Areas of this nature reserve are grazed seasonally by sheep.Walking trails
You can picnic and stroll through beautiful orchards as well as river and lakeside meadows.
Access
There are twp easy access paths around part of the lake, both originating from the car park.
Dogs
Facilities
When to visit
Opening times
Dawn to dusk dailyBest time to visit
All yearAbout the reserve
One of the largest stretches of open water in Herefordshire, covering around 50 acres, Bodenham Lake today is an important overwintering and breeding area for wildfowl and other aquatic wildlife. The lake is designated as a Site of Local Importance and, where the reserve borders the River Lugg, it is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest and Special Area of Conservation. More than 160 species of birds have been recorded here while otters are regularly spotted. The lake is also a key breeding site for toads and thousands follow historic migratory routes to the lake each spring. With so much water about, it is also a good site for dragonflies and damsels
Please note: fishing, swimming or other unauthorised recreational use of the lake is not permitted.
