Activities at Harrold-Odell Country Park

Schools and Groups

Activities for schools and groups are available. Please contact the Park to discuss your needs. Children's and family events take place throughout the year. There is often something exciting going on, so please contact us for more details or to book a tailored activity.
A children's activity leaflet is available from the Visitor Centre.

Walking

Small MapThe Park offers a variety of scenic walks. Follow either of the waymarked routes around the Park, or pick up a leaflet from the Visitor Centre and take a walk into the countryside around the Park. There are two circular walks around the Park:

  • The Red Route takes you on a surfaced path through the woodland and around the beautiful Grebe Lake. It is approximately 1.6 miles (2.5km) and takes you about 45 minutes walking at a leisurely pace.
     
  • The Green Route is not surfaced and takes you across the river meadows along the banks of the river Great Ouse and around Kingfisher Water. It is approximately 1.4 miles (2.25km) and also takes about 45 minutes walking at a leisurely pace. This route can get wet and muddy in winter or after wet weather.

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Fishing

Fishing is subject to membership of Vauxhall Angling Club and possession of a valid Environment Agency rod license which can be purchased at any Post Office or online from the EA. No day tickets are issued. The closed season is observed between March 14th - June 16th when no fishing is permitted.

There are certain areas within the Park where no fishing is permitted as they are managed for wildlife. Please refer to the map in the club membership book for details. Anglers must display the parking permit supplied in the book when fishing.

To purchase a membership book, find out about tarriffs, club rules and further information either log on to www.vauxhallanglingclub.co.uk or see Trevor Smith, the Bailiff, in the workshop at the back of the cafe. Please note that membership books purchased at the park can only be done with cash.

The River Great Ouse has double figure barbel, large chub and perch along with a variety of silver fish. Grebe Lake contains carp to over 20lb, pike to over 30lb as well as large tench, bream and silver fish. Kingfisher Lake has similar species but to smaller sizes with the average carp averaging lower double figures. Tight Lines!