Our work in Fishpool Valley

Thanks to funds raised by our supporters, we're able to embark on an ambitious project to restore the 'Picturesque' Fishpool Valley and carry out vital conservation work.

The old pump house in Fishpool Valley at Croft Castle in Herefordshire

An introduction to the Fishpool Valley project 

Discover how we're planning to restore the 'Picturesque' Fishpool Valley and reveal its late eighteenth century origins.

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The purpose built bird hide at Fishpool Valley, Herefordshire

Fishpool Valley restoration project 

Keep up to date with our project to restore the 'Picturesque' Fishpool Valley.

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A view of one of the dams in Fishpool Valley as it looks today

Repairing the dams and spillways 

Thanks to funds raised by our supporters, we're able to protect the medieval dams in Fishpool Valley from further degeneration with vital repair work, beginning at the start of July.

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An artist's impression of Fishpool Valley, post-restoration

Our vision for the valley 

Discover how Fishpool Valley could look, post-restoration, with our inspiring set of artist's visuals.

Visualize the valley
A group of volunteers talk to archaeologists about the Fishpool Valley Project

Archaeology in the valley  

Find out how the Fishpool Valley archaeological team are discovering more about the landscape.

Uncovering the past
Our team of dedicated archaeology volunteers working away in Fishpool Valley

Archaeological discoveries 

Discover what has been unearthed in Fishpool Valley.

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Serotine bat (Eptesicus serotinus) flying at night at Croft Castle in Herefordshire

Wildlife in the valley 

Find out about the many different species living in the valley and how we're caring for them during the course of the restoration project.

Who inhabits the valley?
A ranger strimming the areas by the fishpools in Fishpool Valley, Herefordshire

Enhancing views in Fishpool Valley 

Discover how we're enhancing vistas in the picturesque Fishpool Valley.

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