Sport in Herefordshire
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Sport in Herefordshire
There are plenty of opportunities to take part in sport and exercise in Herefordshire. This section gives some of the options. If you have a question which is not answered here, you can call the Sports Development Team on 01432 261539.
Swimming
There are four swimming pools in Herefordshire, all offering general swimming for the public along with special sessions at set times. Special sessions include ladies only swimming, parent and toddler classes, lessons and adult lane swimming. The swimming pools are run by Halo Leisure, and their website is http://www.haloleisure.org.uk/ or telephone 0845 1300842.
Fishing
Herefordshire’s beautiful rivers offer a wealth of game and coarse fishing in lovely surroundings, and there are many places to fish with a day permit. Tackle shops are probably the best source of information as to what is available.
It is important to remember that any angler aged 12 years or over fishing for salmon, trout, freshwater fish or eels in Herefordshire must have an Environment Agency rod licence*. If you are caught fishing without a licence, you can be prosecuted and may be fined up to £2,500. Licences can be obtained on-line, by calling 0870 1662 662, or from any Post Office.
Anyone fishing must also have the permission of the landowner or person in charge of the waters they wish to fish.
There are many rules (called byelaws) for anglers, which are mostly designed to maintain fish stocks. The byelaws apply to all types of fisheries - whether they are owned by angling clubs, syndicates, local authorities, the Environment Agency or by private individuals. Full details are available from the Environment Agency website.
Where to Fish and Useful Contacts
http://www.go-fish.co.uk/hereford.htm
http://www.wyefishery.com/
http://www.fisheries.co.uk/docklow/
http://www.threecountiesfisheries.co.uk/
http://www.belmont-hereford.co.uk/fish/index.html
http://www.millpond.co.uk/
http://www.fisheries.co.uk/kingfisher/index.htm
http://www.rhayaderangling.co.uk/
http://www.monmouth.org.uk/Leisure/Fishing/fishing.php
Herefordshire and District Angling Association: Application forms and day tickets from Woody’s Angling Centre in Whitecross Road, Hereford, or write to PO Box 35, Hereford.
There is a sea-angling club which meets every month in Tewkesbury. Contact ellardm@tiscali.co.uk or telephone 07952 071947.
*This applies to all waters in England (except the River Tweed), Wales or the Border Esk and its tributaries in Scotland.
Fitness Classes
Fitness and group exercise classes are run by Halo Leisure on 0845 1300842 or http://www.haloleisure.org.uk/. Classes include Yoga, Aerobics, Circuit Training and Pilates. Some of the gyms listed in the section below also run fitness classes.
Team Sports and Sports Clubs
Herefordshire has dozens of sports clubs across the county. They offer a wide variety of activities, such as football, hockey, rugby, netball, tennis and cricket, climbing, fencing, flying, boxing and horse riding. Many offer sessions for children. You will need to enquire with the club you are interested in joining.
A list of clubs can be found at:
- http://www.thisisherefordshire.co.uk/countysport/images/sc5.pdf
- http://www.thisisherefordshire.co.uk/countysport/images/sc6.pdf
Or call the Council’s Sports Development Team on 01432 261539.
Gyms
There are several gyms in Herefordshire, but mostly in Hereford itself. Halo Leisure run gyms at Bromyard, Hereford, Ledbury, Leominster and Ross, and each has an extensive range of fitness equipment. Telephone 0845 1300842, e-mail info@haloleisure.org.uk, or log on to http://www.haloleisure.org.uk/.
Other privately owned gyms include:
- Blue Lizard Fitness (Aubrey Street, Hereford) telephone 01432 360090
- Wye Leisure (Fownhope) telephone 01432 860860
- Curves (Dene Industrial Estate, Kingstone) telephone 01981 251655
- Abbey Court Leisure (Bye Street, Ledbury) telephone 01531 636999
- Lady Hawkins Community Leisure Centre (Park Road, Kington) telephone 01544 230488