Marked on old maps dating back to 1825 and probably earlier, Barn Pool is thought to be a natural pool which has been enlarged twice in recent years to about four times its original size.

Generally it is between three and four feet deep with steep sides, so fishing in the margins can be as effective as fishing one or two rod lengths out.

It is a delightful setting in summer, particularly fishing the pegs in the wood where the swims tend to be about three feet deep and where it is said the best fishing can be had.

Other popular spots are fishing the shallow water under the willow in about two feet of water and fishing along the bank with your back to the barn.

Again, Barn Pool is predominantly a carp and tench water with a good stock of carp between 10lbs and 12lbs and tench to about 2lbs which give anglers plenty of good sport.

Like many small carpy waters anglers have plenty of room for experimentation and regulars swearing by everything from prawns and macaroni to even banana as baits.

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