Castle Attractions In Mordiford

Wild Swim Wye

Wild Swim Wye

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The Story

Join us on an open water swim in the River Wye in Herefordshire. Situated in the Wye valley of Outstanding Natural Beauty the small journey to the swim site takes in one of the largest elluvial flood planes in Great Britain (the River Lugg Flats) and the Confluence of the River Wye at Mordiford. This stretch between Mordiford and Fownhope is popular in Summer. With woodlands to explore within the Woolhope Dome a 5,000 hectare expanse of ancient woodland in addition it's a magical spot practically on the doorstep of the city of Hereford some 5/6 miles East of its centre. A pleasant afternoon we met old friends unexpectedly kayaking from Hereford. The plan was to swim a bit of distance but alas the River Wye beckoned a more relaxed approach on this occasion. A gentle swim and meeting of meandering minds was the order of the day in place of a calorie burn. Indeed, the only thing burning on this particular day in Herefordshire's Wye Valley was the sun.

Additional Information:

River Lugg:

Wye Valley AONB:

Wye Usk Foundation:

Woolhope Dome:

Woolhope Woodheat:

The Moon In Mordiford:

The Green Man Fownhope:

Visit Herefordshire:

River Lugg Microadventure - Source to Sound - Day 1

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Day 1 - Hereford to Pool Hill & the Source of the Lugg


It's good to get out for yet another adventure. This time we journey to the source of the River Lugg to walk its length to the confluence of the River Wye at Mordiford 4 miles east of Hereford. Initially the result of a visit some years earlier the purpose of the walk was to enjoy a river we had swam and played in for life. Our curiosity was such that my brother and I had to know what the source was about as well as its length. This In addition we felt would assist an event (details yet to emerge) we had been and indeed are dreaming of on its banks in Herefordshire. For us any creative endeavour brings to the fore the process or that which lay at the heart of any manifestation. Here the River Lugg forms part of the process of connecting with the environment, which it is hoped will play host to the envisaged event.

The video is 1 of 6. All approximately 10 minutes long the soundtrack is excellent and carries you though some fantastic landscape on the English and Welsh border. We hope you enjoy the videos and find the information attached useful or at least interesting.

Music - Tracks List: Not the owners of the music. If requested we are only to happy to remove the Tracks from the video. Thank you.

Jim Keays - It's Because I Love You.

Celtic Woman - The Voice.

Gourd Woman & Eagle Heart - The Elders Speak

Nada - Bamboo Dub.

Additional Information:

Lugg Valley -
Llugwy Farm - Good people and friendly reception.
Radnor Forest - Great place to explore.
Presteigne & Norton - Border towns at their best.
Radnorshire Wildlife Trust -

The River Lugg LDW became part of a much broader exploration of the River Wye and a trilogy of river walks along this its largest tributary. To watch these videos or adventures follow links below.



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End of Term fun for Luston Primary School @ Oaker Wood leisure

Teacher braving all down the Zip Wire @ Oaker Wood Leisuire while year 6 leavers cheer her on.