Sep 12, 2010 Posted by Ian McKendrick

Don’t waste time trying to fight the natural order of things – Bibury Village

Tweet Tip 89 – Don’t Waste Time Trying to Fight the Natural Order of Things Bibury is one of the most popular tourist spots in the whole of the Cotswolds and it’s not hard to see why. The crystal clear waters of the River Coln flow through the heart of the village brimming with trout, where swans nest and birdsong fills the air. A row of ancient weaver’s stone cottages, the iconic... read more

Jul 18, 2010 Posted by Ian McKendrick

Know How Lucky You Are – Fairford Mill

Tweet Tip 59 – Know How Lucky You Are. There has been a mill on this spot from time immemorial, one of three mills within the manor of Fairford since 1066 and mentioned in the Domesday book. In 1296 the site included a fulling mill but by 1307 there were only corn mills. Set in an idyllic location beside the river Coln the mill remains as peaceful today as it ever was despite the occasional tourist... read more

Jun 12, 2010 Posted by Ian McKendrick

Travel New Roads – Eastleach

Tweet Tip 18 – Travel New Roads. Travel New Roads. On a warm sunny summer afternoon, Joe took Ian to the little village of Eastleach buried deep within the Costswold hills. In this idyllic spot an old clapper bridge spans the river Leach, which feeds eventually into the upper Thames. With the birds singing high in the canopy of branches above and the rush of the trout stream under the bridge it was... read more