Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
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to see and hear Santa's Reindeer Orchestra
Then try clicking on each of the Reindeers, one by one,
to enjoy the performance!
Santa's Reindeer Orchestra
With all best wishes
Friday, 24 December 2010
Season's Greetings from Walk the Landscape
Thursday, 23 December 2010
Sunday, 28 November 2010
Magnificent trees in the Swells are competition winners
The Swells won in two of the 19 categories of the competition organised by the Cotswold Tree Warden Group.
An impressive Wellingtonia tree won the largest girth category and a Pagoda tree was judged the rarest tree in the competition.
Swell was also runner-up in the "tree with a story" category for a 200-year-old yew tree, which was used as a shelter by tramps travelling between the workhouses in Guiting Power and Stow.
Check out the news report.
Best wishes
Anne
11th December: Cotswold Churches in their Landscape
We look forward to seeing you on a moderate 8 mile walk through Oxfordshire Cotswold villages to learn about their ancient churches, many with origins in Saxon times. We'll discuss their architecture, history and place in society over the centuries.
Contact us to join the day walk Cotswold Churches in their Landscape on 11th December.
All best wishes
Anne
Sunday, 7 November 2010
Take the opportunity to walk from Lark Rise to Candleford
Shelswell Park, the home of Edward Slater-Harrison, 'Sir Timothy' in the novels
Join us on Sunday 14th November to walk from Lark Rise to Candleford and back.
This 10 mile walk will take in the countryside and villages where the author Flora Thompson grew up and went to school, and we'll see the post office where Flora first started work.
Best wishes
Transport links within the Cotswolds improved
Two improvements to the transport service in the Cotswolds were recently announced:
Firstly, the Cotswold rail line will be redoubled over 20 miles, reversing changes made in 1971 when the line carried less traffic. As part of this project Charlbury station will get a new platform and a revamped footbridge. These changes should result in better access to the Cotswolds from Worcester in the west and Oxford and London in the south east.
Secondly, there is a new bus stop at Moreton-in-Marsh railway station, taking passengers to Bourton, Stratford and Cirencester. Previously, travellers had to walk into town to catch a bus for their onward journey to other parts of the Cotswolds. This service will make it easier for walkers to get to their accommodation on their outward journey and to get back to the station when returning home.
Best Wishes
Friday, 29 October 2010
In search of the Snow Leopard
Be one of the few Europeans to see the elusive Snow Leopard in it's natural habitat.If you're a keen naturalist and happy to live in homestays in remote mountain villages, this expedition from our sister company Discover Ladakh could be just for you.
Based in Ladkah, India on the Tibetan plateau, the tour incorporates treks in the Himalayan valleys searching for the Snow Leopard, in the company of naturalists from the Snow Leopard Conservancy India, and chance to visit one of the vibrant winter Buddhist monastery festivals.
Check out this unique opportunity to Search for the Snow Leopard.
[Photo kindly provided by the Snow Leopard Trust]
Best wishes
Walking Weekend: Pre-history in the Cotswold Landscape
Don't miss this opportunity to explore the Cotswold Landscape and discover its rich legacy of prehistoric sites - some over 5000 year old - from Friday 19th to Sunday 21st November.
We'll visit the Rollright Stones discover their origins together with the myths and legends surrounding them and take a walk through the Swells to see Neolithic long barrows and Bronze age monuments on private land.
A great chance to walk from Lark Rise to Candleford
Join us on Sunday 14th November to walk from Lark Rise to Candleford and back.This 10 mile walk will take in the villages where the author Flora Thompson grew up and went to school, and we'll see the real post office where Flora first started work.
Photo: The End House, Flora Thompson's family home.
Best wishes
Tuesday, 26 October 2010
An American Woman's life in the Cotswolds
Life in the Cotswolds - An American woman's journey from burritos and margaritas to tea and scones - Check out this fascinating blog starting 2007
Anne
Saturday, 23 October 2010
Discover Prehistory in the Cotswold Landscape: 19th - 21st November
Don't miss this great chance to explore the Cotswold Landscape and discover its rich legacy of prehistoric sites - some over 5000 years old - from Friday 19th to Sunday 21st November.
We'll visit the Rollright Stones discover their origins together with the myths and legends surrounding them and take a walk through the Swells to see Neolithic long barrows and Bronze age monuments on private land.
For more information check out Prehistory in the Cotswold Landscape or Contact Us.
Best wishes
A chance to walk from Lark Rise to Candleford: Saturday 14th November
Join us on Sunday 14th November to walk from Lark Rise to Candleford and back.
This 10 mile walk will take in the villages where the author Flora Thompson grew up and went to school, and we'll see the real post office where Flora first started work.
Best wishes
Wednesday, 20 October 2010
Monday, 18 October 2010
Walkers urged to take up Defra's invitation to join the debate on how to 'Shape the Nature of England'
The Department for Environment and Rural Affairs (Defra) has published a consultation document 'An invitation to shape the Nature of England' to encourage the debate about how best we can protect and enhance our natural environment, and the valuable services we derive from it.
Adrian Morris, the Ramblers Association’s Head of Walking Environment, has encouraged involvement saying: “This is a great opportunity for walkers everywhere to have their say on the future of England’s natural environment. Currently the paper fails to take into consideration the importance of people’s ability to access the countryside.’
The deadline for responses is 30 October 2010 so there's not much time.
A copy of the consultation can be found at : http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/natural/documents/newp-discussion-260710.pdf
You can also respond directly to DEFRA at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/nature-of-england
Anne
Wednesday, 13 October 2010
BBC Countryfile Magazine to feature our walk to the Rollright Stones
Jo Tinsley, Features Editor of the BBC Countryfile Magazine, and her friend Rebecca took a walk with us to the Rollright Stones on Tuesday 12th October. The Stones date from prehistory, the oldest being the Whispering Knights, who have conspired near the brow of the ridge for almost 5000 years. Nearby is the circle of Kings Men (2500-2000 BC), who with their master the King (1800-1500 BC), were on their way to conquer all England when they met a witch who turned them to stone.
Jo was in the area researching an article on places of interest in
and around Lark Rise Country and had been to the villages in North Oxfordshire where Flora Thompson, author of ‘Lark Rise to Candleford’ grew up. She had also took a trip on a barge along the Oxford Canal and toured the ironstone villages of Banburyshire.
The supplement featuring Lark Rise Country, and our walk, will
be published in the January edition of BBC Countryfile Magazine which coincides with the start of the next TV series - and the magazine will be available in the shops from early December.
On Sunday 14th November we have a day walk from Lark Rise to Candleford. Why not join us to see the area that Flora Thompson describes so vividly in her books.
Friday, 8 October 2010
Remembering the legacy of the Guild of Handicrafts in Chipping Campden
At the beginning of the 20th century, CR Ashbee and 150 craftsmen of the Guild of Handicrafts moved from East London to Chipping Campden to set up business in the old silk mill, looking for a better life.
Today the work of these notable arts and crafts designers is exhibited in the Court Barn Museum, Chipping Campden - but it took 17 years for enthusiasts to find this permanent home. The story of their efforts to establish the museum is presented in an exhibition 20th Anniversary of the Guild of Handicraft Trust in Chipping Campden running from 16 October – 28 November.
Monday, 4 October 2010
The World Famous Cheltenham-Literature-Festival starting this week.
The annual Cheltenham Literary Festival is taking place from Friday 8th to Sunday 17th October.
Started by a group of friends in 1949, it is the world's oldest literary festival. This year there are more than 400 events and features celebrated authors such as Philip Pullman, Sebastian Faulks and Salman Rushdie.
Anne
Sunday, 3 October 2010
The Cotswolds – an Area of Stunning Natural Beauty
The Cotswolds, set in the Southern area of England, was recently rated 2nd in the ‘Fine Living Top 10: Paradises On Earth’, by a well-known Men’s Online Magazine, for locations around the world that seem to have remained untouched by civilisation. Check it out on the England Travel Blog,
Cotswolds annual dry-stone walling competition - Sunday 3rd October
Beginner pairs, novices, amateurs and professionals dry stone wallers will be competing in the 9th Annual Dry-Stone Walling Competition today at Prestons Folly, Broadfield Farm, just off the A433, one mile from Tetbury.
Watching this ancient craft makes for a great afternoon out.
The Cotswolds are very quai
Its really worth taking a few days to enjoy walking in the Cotswolds and explore its small towns and villages.
Monday, 27 September 2010
Wait For Me: Memoirs of the Youngest Mitford Sister
This week's recommended read from the New Statesman magazine is the memoir of Deborah, Dowager Duchess of Devonshire "Wait For Me: Memoirs of the Youngest Mitford Sister". In the book she describes her childhood in Cotswolds where her brother and sisters were left to their own devices, and the events in the 1940s when her sister Diana was married to the Leader of the British Union of Fascists, and her sister Unity, a friend of Hilter, attempted suicide at the declaration of war.
We do a tour of the places where the Mitford Sisters grew up, so check out our programme for dates or contact us to organise a customised tour.
Anne
Saturday, 25 September 2010
Walking breaks coming up in October
Guided walking holidays and day walks:
Saturday 9 October: Rolling hills and standing stones;
Friday 15 - Sunday 17 October: Autumn hues in ancient woodlands;
To find out more see our:
If you would like to put together a unique walking holiday please check out our customised walking holidays page.
A Food Safari through the Cotswolds
During our walks we stop and partake in the delights of Daylesford Organic, The Cotswold Ice Cream Company, The Cotswold Food Store and others, as well as taking lunch in pubs with excellent food and beer and afternoon tea at award winning tea shops.
Anne
Friday, 24 September 2010
Visit the Heart of England and discover its fascinating history
When most people go on vacation to England they find it hard to leave the capital city of London. Understandably so, as this city makes an ideal vacation destination, but for those who want to experience more of what England has to offer it is worth considering entering the heart of England and discovering its fascinating history. With some fascinating attractions for all the family and historical sites that are truly amazing, every vacation should at least have some of these places contained in the itinerary.
Source: Kent Architecture Centre
British Cheese Week events in the Cotswolds
Cheese supremo Juliet Harbutt, will be holding 3 Master classes in the Cotswolds, as part of the British Cheese Week (Saturday Sep 25th to Sunday Oct 3rd). She will be at Added Ingredients, Abingdon on Tuesday 28th September, The Cotswold Food Store, near Moreton in Marsh on Thursday 30th September and The Cafe de-la Poste, Chadlington Friday 1st October.
To find out more go to British Cheese Week
Thursday, 26 August 2010
Rick Steve took a hike in the Cotswolds
And when I think back on the highlights of the last 10 days [exploring Britain by car], those hikes were it
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