Leaf Kicking in the Cotswolds

 A large Acer just turning golden at Batsford

Spent a couple of nights in the Cotswolds at Moreton in the Marsh. Picnicked at Batsford and then strolled round the garden centre before going to the Caravan Club site at Moreton. There were only 4 pitches left, by the road, so it was a bit of noisey until later on. Tuesday was mostly occupied by walking down to the market and having lunch at ASK (with a discount voucher of course). There was a hail storm in the evening with a flash of lighting thrown in and some heavy rain for about an hour. The sky had cleared overnight and there was a frost with ice on the van the next morning. However it was sunny and crisp with a gentle breeze, ideal for returning to Batsford Arboretum. We had an early lunch in the van then walked the 'golden mile' and bought a piece of original work from a chainsaw artist in the arboretum before getting back to Leicester by the late evening. It was about two weeks too early to see the trees at their best so we may need to make a return visit soon.