About the editor

Meet Eleanor Hartwell

Eleanor Hartwell is the editorial voice behind The Three Fishes. Her point of view is rooted in the Ribble Valley, Morecambe Bay, Bowland footpaths, and market-day trips into Clitheroe.

She writes for curious US travelers who want plain answers. Where should you stay? Is that ticket worth it? Will you need a car? And what does “a short walk” really mean in Lancashire rain?

Eleanor values local character over luxury for its own sake. Her guides favor clear facts, fair tradeoffs, and small details that can shape a trip.

How each guide is made

Check official venue, hotel, transit, and access information.
Compare recent traveler reports for repeated praise or problems.
Explain UK prices, terms, travel, and driving for US readers.
Separate a verified fact from an editorial view.
Update pages when hours, access rules, or products change.

A note on experience

The Three Fishes does not turn online research into a false claim of a personal stay, visit, or purchase. When a view comes from public facts or traveler reports, the guide says so.

Contact

Found an error or a place worth checking? Email webmaster@thethreefishes.com.