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Ogden Water

Ogden Water is a 60 hectare area of mixed conifer and broad leaf woodland managed by the Countryside Service for informal quiet recreation, as well as organised educational activities.

Facilities include car park, visitor centre with a small café, toilet facilities and classroom facilities. The classroom facility is available for hire for business meetings, conferences, community meetings etc.

Ogden Water offers excellent opportunities to escape from the stresses and strains of everyday life. Many of the woodland and reservoir footpaths are suitable for disabled access.

The site also provides opportunities for orienteering, with a fully mapped course being available.

Many schools make extensive use of Ogden Water as an outdoor classroom. Countryside Services also provide a range of environmental workshops based around the National Curriculum. See Environmental education .

As well as the above, staff and volunteers organise a range of activities for children, young people and not so old adults! These include summer activities such Red Indian Day and kite making, as well as the popular Halloween Parade and Santa Clause's visit at Christmas.

Ogden Water currently holds the coveted Green Flag Award| for parks and open spaces.

For further information on Ogden Water see the  Friends of Ogden Water|

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