THINGS TO SEE & DO

On the farm there is much to see and do for the enthusiastic naturalist with a wide variety of birds, butterflies, wild flower meadows etc. There are two trout pools for fly fishing (fishing on the river is strictly private) and tuition in this most fascinating sport can be arranged. Fishing is £5.00 per day, fly only and generally catch and release (one for the pan will cost £4.00)

The biggest yet! 5lb 8oz Rainbow	A nice 4lb Brownie

The Leen itself is in Pembridge, the heart of The Black & White Village Trail, with more than fifty listed buildings, detached bell tower, church, market hall, pubs, shops, a cider mill and beyond, the rolling north Herefordshire countryside.

Tony is a member of the Marches Guides Association and is available (by arrangement) to take parties on walks and talks on country matters such as the farm, Hereford cattle, organic farming, wildlife, management and natural history of hedgerows etc.

I thought it might be interesting to record some of the things that our visitors do while they are here.

Antiques: Ludlow, Leominster, Malvern, Hereford all have antique centers and shops.

Beer: Brewed in the Pub (Three Tuns) at Bishops Castle, Wye valley Brewery and other local brews.

Canoeing; Down the Wye.

Castles; Lots, all along the Borders.

Cheesemaking: at nearby Monkland.

Churches: every village has its own, a mine of history. Pembridge church has a fascinating Bell Tower next to it.

Cider: several local makers including Dunkertons in Pembridge, you can taste it before you buy!

Cycling: many people enjoy the quiet country lanes. Cycle Hire in Pembridge.

Dogs: walk them for miles, but remember this is a working farm.

Exploring: Many people seem to enjoy just pottering about such an unspoilt, rural area.

Farming: Acton Scott, Small breeds at Kington, Shortwood Farm and of course here at The Leen.

Festivals: Hay Festival, Ludlow festival (June).

Fishing: The River Wye (Salmon, Trout, Grayling, Barbel, Pike and others), Carp on pools.

Fly-fishing: Learn how to cast and catch a Trout, here at The Leen.

Food: Ludlow has 3 Michelin star restaurants, Stagg Inn Titley (2miles)also wonderful pub grub.

Flying: Small aircraft, microlights, Gliding at our local airfield (Shobdon)

Gardens; There are lots open locally in summer.

Golfing: Kington (the highest in England) Leominster (Driving range as well) and many others.

Guided walks: available on most subjects. Even round the farm sometimes.

Hunting; Radnor and West is our local hunt but people have been with The Teme Valley, Golden Valley, North Hereford and The Ludlow.

Karting: at Presteigne.

National Trust: Croft Castle and Berrington Hall nearby.

Organics: See it happening all round the farm, 2 good Organic restaurants nearby.

Paintballing: Oaker Wood Leisure.

Painting; Black and White buildings, farms, rivers, hills, trees, almost everything.

Paragliding; On Hay Bluff.

Photography: Wildlife and almost every thing else.

Point to Points: March, April and May all the local Hunts.

Pubs; seem to be as popular as ever, 2 in Pembridge.

Quadbikes: Oaker Wood Leisure.

Racing: Hereford, Ludlow, Chepstow and of course Cheltenham.

Red Kites: The feeding station at Rhayder is very popular.

Rhododendrons: Stunning collection at Hergest Croft gardens, Kington.

Riding: School in Shobdon, Alexander technique (special courses), round the forest and round the farm.

Sailing: Dinghies on Langorse lake.

Sea side; We are on the narrow bit of Wales about 60 miles from the sea.

Second hand Books: Hay on Wye is only a few miles away with over 20 Book shops. Very popular.

Shooting: Pheasant and duck, Pigeons and Clays (basic clays on the farm)

Shows: Three Counties (mid June) and all the local shows.

Sleeping: seems to be a common pastime in this clean country air!

Swimming: Hereford, Presteigne.
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Wildlife: Badgers, Foxes, Barn owls, Red Kites, Deer, Otters and much more.

Trotting: several local meetings.

Walking: Footpaths, Offas Dyke path, Mortimers Trail, Wye Valley Walk, Brecon Beacons, Radnor Forest, Stiperstones, Forestry Commission or just round the farm.