Fairford Heritage Walk Quiz

The following trail was used for the Heritage Day on 8 May 2004, please print it and have a go yourself to test your knowledge of Fairford!

Pitham Brook Path - 2.25 miles

Much of this walk takes place on paths - which are not Pub1ic Rights of Way - across land owned by the Ernest Cook Trust. The Trust very kindly allows access on six days a week to those who keep to the paths and act responsibly. (There is no access on Tuesdays).

Park at the car park at the top end of the High Street. On leaving the car park turn right down Mill Lane which runs along the north side of the Churchyard. The old Mill will be seen on the right. Cross the bridge - this is the River Coln that runs into the Thames near Lechlade, a few miles to the east. Don't forget to look over the railings as there are usually many trout and water birds around.

The Horcott Lakes Walk - 2.25 miles

Start at the Market Place, (with the Post Office on the right ) cross the A417 into Back Lane. This road immediately bends to the left followed by a junction. Take the right turn (marked as a public footpath) and follow this to another junction of footpaths where the right fork takes you across a bridge – known as Dilly's bridge. Take this path over the bridge.

Short Walk Around Fairford

This walk is not intended for the serious walker, but for anyone with half an hour or so to spare who would like to sample the town's attractions. A more detailed Heritage Walk Around Fairford and other beautiful walks can be found in the book “Fairford and Lechlade Walks” (£4.95) obtainable from the Town Council Office and other outlets in the town. There is a free Car Park at the top of the High Street to the north of the Market Square and beyond the Church.

With the car park behind, turn right down Mill Lane, which runs along the north side of the Churchyard. As we approach the river, see the Old Mill located on the right just before the bridge. The Domesday Book mentioned mills at Fairford, probably one on this site, but the present building dates from the seventeenth Century and worked until the 1920s, mostly grinding corn.