Near Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire Photos by Hetty
3rd June 2018 www.ifordmanor.co.uk Map of walk
First we went for a walk, passing the manor
Two kites were hovering
There was a scarecrow trail in Westwood and we saw a few characters
The aqueduct at Avoncliffe – the canal crosses the river Avon
There are right angle turns at each end of the aqueduct
It is quiet tricky when 2 narrow-boats are passing on the corner
River Avon and railway
Boat passing the railway station
An old mill
The pub was busy – lots of people in the garden over looking the river
The other end of the aqueduct
A train stops at the aqueduct station
Ancliff Square started as weavers cottages, then became a workhouse, a hotel, flats and now returned to houses. The weathervane of a car is over the garage
A heron on the other side of the river
A dog wanted his ball, but the swan was protecting its family
An old mill
Back to Iford Manor
Iford Manor Garden website – a member of Historic Houses Association
On the right are a chair and sofa hedge
Statue of Britannia on the bridge
The garden at Iford Manor in on a hill, with winding paths, terraces, statues, water features and summer houses
A lovely garden you have to explore