GRWalks

Available each March, July and November Ramblers’ Walks

Visitors are very welcome to come on up to three July to October 2014 walks listed here before deciding whether they wish to join the Ramblers. DOGS Except for Group (see below) Only Registered Assistance Dogs are allowed.

GRWalks combines full walk details of all the nine Group Meet at The Waterloo CP - SP 026021 to Ramblers' groups active in Gloucestershire. One of the share transport. For day walks bring a packed lunch unless advantages of becoming a member of the Ramblers is that you otherwise indicated. See the programme at can walk with any group in Britain at any time. www.ramblers.co.uk/programmes/online.php?group=GR01 IMPORTANT LATE CHANGES will be shown on the www.cirencesterramblers.btck.co.uk link for GRWalks Updates on the Walks Page www.gloucestershireramblers.org.uk/grwalks – do check Cleeve Group Walks start at map reference. See www.ramblers.co.uk/programmes/online.php?group=GR05 or ring the leader if you are not on computer - before travelling. www.cleeveramblers.org.uk Online users can click the top links opposite to look at a group's walks. Click on the title of a walk you are interested in Forest of Dean Group These walks start at the map and scroll down to see an interactive map. We hope lots of reference. Walks may have well-behaved dogs with walkers will be able to see this programme uploaded at permission from leader in advance. See the programme at www.gloucestershireramblers.org.uk/grwalks www.ramblers.co.uk/programmes/online.php?group=GR02 www.fodramblers.org.uk If you need a printed copy of GRWalks write to the editor Mike Garner (GRWalks), Southcot, The Headlands, Group Meet centrally at one of two sites as GL5 5PS. Please quote your Ramblers’ Group and specified to share transport – bring food and drink. membership number enclosing C5 SAEs 9x6 inches. 1/ Access road on city side of A38 Estcourt Road (near playing field entrance) – grid ref. SO 842195. CHECK Before travelling any distance, you are recommended 2/ Brunswick Square - grid ref. SO 830181. See programme at to ring the leader and/or see GRWalks Updates at www.ramblers.co.uk/programmes/online.php?group=GR04 www.gloucestershireramblers.org.uk/grwalks for changes. www.gloucester-ramblers.org.uk

MAPS L=Landranger, E = Explorer, OL = Outdoor Leisure. Gloucestershire Midweek Walks These start at the map Groups who meet direct at the start are asked to quote these. reference. See the programme at www.ramblers.co.uk/programmes/online.php?group=GR PHONE NUMBERS * = mobile for use on day of walk ONLY. www.gloucestershireramblers.org.uk/grwalks

FOOD AND DRINK Bring some emergency food on all walks. Gloucestershire Walking Group (GWG) (for those people in Also water or other drinks. Beware of dehydration. their 20s, 30s & 40s) - Meet at map reference 15 mins earlier. www.ramblers.co.uk/programmes/online.php?group=GR50 TERRAIN Some groups give advice on terrain, please note. www.gwg.org.uk As some of our walks are arranged at short notice, we recommend that you visit our website for more walks GROUP WALKS FINDER www.ramblers.org.uk/walksfinder and events and confirmation of listed walks (or ring the leader). To provide consistency between Groups nationally, Ramblers has developed a grading system so that walkers Mid Glos Group Meet Lypiatt Road, SO 942216 looking at the national website know what to expect. Four of to share cars, or go to start. Inform leader by phone in good our groups use this system: time of your intentions. A leader could call off a walk at Lypiatt E = Easy - Walks up to 5 miles for anyone who does Road due to bad weather, illness or car malfunction. If not not have a mobility difficulty or a specific health problem or is phoning it is at your own risk that leader may not turn up. seriously unfit. www.ramblers.co.uk/programmes/online.php?group=GR06 L = Leisurely - Walks for reasonably fit people with at www.midglosramblers.btck.co.uk least a little country walking experience. May include North Cotswold Group These walks start at the map unsurfaced rural paths. There may be a few hills. Boots and reference. See the programme at waterproof clothing recommended. www.ramblers.co.uk/programmes/online.php?group=GR07 M = Moderate - Walks for people with country walking experience and a good level of fitness. May include steep South Cotswold Group Meet at map reference 10 minutes paths and open country. Walking boots and warm waterproof earlier than walk start time. See the programme at clothing essential. www.ramblers.co.uk/programmes/online.php?group=GR03 www.southcotswoldramblers.org.uk S = Strenuous - Walks for experienced country walkers with an above average fitness level. May include hills and All leisure activities have inherent hazards associated with them and rambling is no exception. In spite of the safety of participants always being the paramount concern, accidents will rough country. May also be over more moderate terrain taken occasionally occur. It is important, therefore, that when entering into the activity, each person at a brisk pace. appreciates that they have a responsibility to identify the hazards associated with the activity and take all reasonable steps to eliminate or minimise the potential for an accident to arise. This edition issued on 19 June 2014 - Mike Garner, Editor The Ramblers’ Association is a registered charity ( & number 1093577) and a company limited by guarantee, registered in England & Wales (number 4458492). Reg. office: [email protected] 01453 873625 2nd floor, Camelford House, 87-90 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7TW GRWalks All Gloucestershire Ramblers' Walks from July to October 2014 Page 2 South Sat 28 10:00 Chavenage to 10 Chavenage Green. ST Via Babdown, Lasborough, Kingscote (Pub John G 01453 Cotswold Jun Kingscote walk L162/E168 865 Lunch if required), Hazelcote, Tiltups End, 873625 Group 957 Ledgemore Bottom. Terrain M/H moderate / hilly. Gloucester Sun 29 09:00 West Malvern 5.25 M Gloucester, Brunswick The first loop is a moderate walk via Mathon Claire 07709 Group Jun + 3.5 + Square SO 830 181 Lodge, Cockshot Hill, Bank Farm and West 569256 S Malvern. The second loop is a strenuous walk via Beacon. Earnshaw Quarry, Gold Mine and Summer Hill. Steep. Car Park £3.00 or lay-by free of charge. Picnic Lunch. Travel Fee £4.40 Cirencester Sun 29 09:30 Chedworth 4.5 L Cirencester, The Waterloo SP Strawberry Tea: A walk in the Chedworth area Bill 01451 Group Jun 026 followed by The Strawberry Tea at Chedworth 860943 021 Village Hall. For arrangements regarding the *07974 tea contact Rosemary Bailey Tel 01666 955406 577755 *07870 976315 Cleeve Group Sun 29 10:00 Birdlip 7 By School in Birdlip. Map Exp SO Trying to avoid muddy bits walk via Martin and 01242 Jun 179. 929 Climperwell, Brimpsfield and Stockwell. Couple Jacky 677363 142 of Slopes. Picnic Lunch *07990 563 288 North Sun 29 10:00 Charlbury and 9 Meet in Spendlove car park SP am. 7 mile walk via Walcot, Chilson, Sore Leap Sue 01386 Cotswold Jun Wychwood Charlbury Landranger 358 and Wychwood Forest to Finstock, lunch at the 700847 Group Circuit 164/Exp 180. 196 Plough Finstock, afternoon 2 miles via *07980 Cornbury Park 991771 Forest of Sun 29 10:00 Along the Edge 11 M Wilderness Car Park SO6 Along the A4136, but via footpaths to Edge Ronnie 01594 Dean Group Jun 591 End and back 845225 70 South Mon 30 10:30 A pleasant easy 4 Thornbury Long Stay CP off ST Mumbley's Plat, Jubilee Way. Terrain: L/M the Anne E 01453 Cotswold Jun paced Thornbury High Street near pedestrian 635 odd hill. Meals available at end of walk. 842551 Group walk crossing. L162/E167 901 Gloucester Wed 2 09:30 Edge Valleys 5 M Gloucester, Access road off Starting at the Edgemoor Inn continuing down John & 01452 Group Jul A38 on city side of Estcourt into the valley, across fields, woods and tracks Anita 855431/ Road, near playing field into Village then again down the 01452 entrance SO 842 195. valley to meet streams and woodland before 856787 returning to cross . Optional pub lunch. Travel Fee £1.50 Cleeve Wed 2 10:00 Daneway 5 Park at Daneway Inn (with SO Circular walk starting from old Severn Canal - Helen M & 07985 Ramblers Jul permission) Map OL 45 938 fields and woods to Tunley and Waterlane Liz 055110 Group 035 before returning to Daneway for lunch. Gloucester- Wed 2 10:00 A Severn 10 Meet in layby adjacent to SO This is a very flat and easy going walk. Long Guy 01242 shire Jul Saunter Severn and 736 morning to Bollow alongside Severn. 251412 Midweek Smokery, Chaxhill (A48), or 143 Westbury on Severn for pub or picnic and time *07968 Walks in lane immediately before to look around Westbury Court Gardens (NT 797186 Smokery (OL14). card handy). Short return to Chaxhill and tea at Smokery plus any fishy purchases (cool bag in car?). Cirencester Wed 2 18:30 Crudwell 4 E Cirencester, The Waterloo SP EVENING WALK – From Crudwell we walk to Mike & 01666 Group Jul 026 Murcott, then to West Crudwell via Crudwell Rosemary 577755 021 church. We continue on to the attractive *07870 hamlet of Chedglow before returning to 976315 Crudwell and an opportunity for a drink. Quite a few stiles and potentially muddy if very wet. (Refreshment stops nil) South Wed 2 10:00 Up from the 6 Stroud Uplands Field CP - SO Through the fields and woods to Bulls Cross, Ann A 01453 Cotswold Jul Uplands From Slad Road turn left up 854 down towards Painswick and back through the 839089 Group Folly Lane. Where houses 061 fields below Wick Street. One nasty climb at *07931 end on left, turn L to Uplands end of walk. Terrain: M moderate mix of hills 114439 Field. Follow the narrow drive and level sections. Sadly no pub stop so bring over 2 high humps about 200 a snack. yards past allotments on L to large CP with views. L162/E179 South Thu 3 18:00 One Greyhound, 4.2 Siddington, The Greyhound SU Along canal and to South Cerney. Sally & 01453 Cotswold Jul many Alpacas Inn. L163/E169 033 Return by dismantled railway. Terrain: L level Keith 872729 Group 994 or little climbing. Pre-order food from pub *07818 before we leave. Menu available at 425088 http://www.thegreyhound-inn.co.uk Forest of Thu 3 19:00 Below 4 L Redbrook CP SO5 Stroll along the old railway to Wyesham, then Peter 01600 Dean Group Jul 360 up Wyesham Lane to Offa's Dyke path and 711558 99 return South Sat 5 10:00 Vale of Berkeley 8 picnic area CP. ST , Berkeley, Halmore. Terrain: L Allen M 01453 Cotswold Jul B4066 to Docks entrance. At 668 level or little climbing. Bring your lunch. 545588 Group mini roundabout turn left, 020 *07749 then signed on right. 564232 L162/E167 Mid Glos Sun 6 09:00 Chipping Norton 9 Leave Lypiatt Road, SP Walk Glyme Farm, Lidstone, Dean Manor, Old Diana 01242 Group Jul Cheltenham at 09.00 to start 313 Airfield. Moderate walk with gentle hills. Picnic 578777 walk at 10.00 from Car Park 270 lunch. *07528 on right coming in to 697023 Chipping Norton on A44 from the West (E191/LR164)

See explanatory notes on page 1 Page 2 GRWalks All Gloucestershire Ramblers' Walks from July to October 2014 Page 3 Cirencester Sun 6 09:30 Over the 8½ S Cirencester, The Waterloo SP AWAY DAY – 40th Anniversary Walk – over the Andrew W 07808 Group Jul Malverns with (4½ & 026 Malverns with “Pomp”. Morning walk from 086646 “Pomp” 4) 021 Wynds Point car park we walk south to Swinyard car park then a 500 ft. climb to . Following the ridge north to before dropping back to the start. Afternoon walk north through fields, then climbing to peak of at Black Hill. Turning south to drop to road to visit Chapel and the grave of Sir Edward Elgar. (Refreshment stops lots)

Cleeve Sun 6 10:00 Harvington 8.5 Park Coach & Horses Pub SP Walk through orchards & fields to Church Jim & 01242 Ramblers Jul (with permission) Map Exp 057 Lench. Minor Hills. Picnic Lunch Joan 621117 Group 205 489 *07875 345318 Forest of Sun 6 10:00 Redmarley and 10 E Layby on A417 Redmarley SO7 Walk from Redmarley following the poets path Keith 01684 Dean Group Jul the Poets Path next to"The Inn" PH, 633 to Dymock a circular walk, 298579 No1 14 Gloucester- Sun 6 10:00 Arlingham 10 M Meet at 9:45 for 10am start. SO7 A 10-mile circular walk along the floodbanks of Zoe 07974 shire Walking Jul Sunday Walk Meet at Saul Junction. There 540 the linking up with the towpaths of 963588 Group are 2 car parks here. Meet 91 the (abandoned) Stroudwater Canal and the (GWG) outside the Cotswold Canals Gloucester & Sharpness Canal. Trust visitor centre. Car Licensed cafe at end of walk. parking £4. If you can car share you could share the parking costs. South Mon 7 10:30 Gentle Walk - 3.8 Berkeley, Mariners Arms. ST , pass the plantation, through Maurice 01453 Cotswold Jul Around Berkeley Use car park if going in after. 681 fields to and church. Terrain: L level or 811162 Group - Hope it's dryer L162/E167 992 little climbing. Pub lunch available after. *07912 than before 552075 Gloucester- Wed 9 10:00 Staunton 10 Park at Staunton Garden SO Walk Corse Wood Hill, Foscombe Farm, Roy 01242 shire Jul Centre (please consider 792 Wickridge Street, Hasfield (picnic lunch stop), 245488 Midweek patronising - café for tea 294 Old Farm, Tirley Court, Woodside Farm. *07766 Walks after walk, or plants etc) Steady walk, many stiles. 413176 (E179). Forest of Wed 9 09:30 Brecon Beacons 10 S Dixton Church for car share SO5 Start walk at 11am,,Walk- Fan Fawr and Crag Iain 07788 Dean Group Jul (9.30am) to Storey Arms. 181 Cerrig Gleisiad, dogs welcome. 803807 35 South Wed 9 10:00 Kilkenny to 5 Kilkenny Viewpoint car park SP St.Paul's Epistle, Shill Hill. Terrain: M/H Graham B 01452 Cotswold Jul Foxcote off A436. L163/OL45 004 moderate to hilly. Food available at the 725405 Group 186 Kilkenny Arms nearby. Gloucester Thu 10 09:30 Bredon 6 L Gloucester, Access road off A pleasant walk across open countryside via Derek 01452 Group Jul A38 on city side of Estcourt Kemerton, Westmancote, Lower Westmancote 419542 Road, near playing field and back for an optional pub lunch. Travel Fee entrance SO 842 195. £3.20 South Thu 10 18:00 Evening views 4.5 Painswick Golf Course, near SO Evening walk to Cud Hill and the Beacon. Mike & 01453 Cotswold Jul from Cud Hill Hortons Restaurant. 869 Terrain M moderate. Excellent views if fine. Heather 873625 Group L162/E179 110 Pub food/drink possible at Hortons at the Golf *07749 Course afterwards. 282087 South Sat 12 09:30 The Ice Cream 10.2 Drove, in the Mendips, ST Please leave 2 spare car seats for shuttling to Mike & 01453 Cotswold Jul Walk No 6 off B3134 near Burrington 516 Hallatrow (part of ) parking area Richard 873625 Group Combe. Drive 800 yards 572 on R of B3355 just before it meets A39. / 01453 uphill to pass farm before L172/E142 ST 638571 762373 parking on verge. L172/E141 http://tinyurl.com/mapHallatrow Our 80 mile *07749 linear walk from Winstones to WestonSM 282087 continues. Today's section is from Hallatrow via Cameley (Rip van Winkle church), Prospect Stile, (via ) to Ubley Drove. Terrain M moderate. Bring a picnic. FOR SUGGESTED CAR ROUTE FROM STROUD SEE MESSAGES PAGE ON OUR WEBSITE A WEEK BEFORE. Everyone welcome.

South Sat 12 10:00 Miserden and 6.5 Miserden, Carpenters Arms. SO Starting from Miserden on to the village of Ros & Ron 01285 Cotswold Jul Edgeworth If CP full park considerately 937 Edgeworth via Misarden Park. A walk of 239054 Group in road. L163/E179 088 hillsides and valleys along the river Frome so *07917 some ascents and descents. A scenic walk for 808234 those not into ice-cream. Terrain: M/H moderate to hilly. Pub meals available afterwards. Forest of Sat 12 10:30 Radnor - 10.5 M Radnor Forest CP SO1 "Water-break-its-neck" Waterfall, woods, Malcolm & 01594 Dean Group Jul Waterfalls and 865 Davey Morgan's dingle and heathland. Lovely Sue 531227 Heathland 98 views on a clear day! Start time 10:30am Gloucester Sun 13 09:00 The Sapperton 9.5 M Gloucester, Brunswick From Sapperton the walk is via Hen Wood, Claire 07709 Group Jul Tunnel Square SO 830 181 Pinbury Park, Edgeworth Manor, Westwood 569256 Farm, Trillis Cottage and the Sapperton Tunnel before returning to Sappeton. Picnic Lunch. Travel Fee £3.60 Cirencester Sun 13 09:30 Adlestrop 7 L Cirencester, The Waterloo SP From Adlestrop through Cornwell and Andrew C 01285 Group Jul 026 Oddington and the Evenlode Valley passing 656974 021 Chastleton House and through 4 villages. *07967 Possibility of pub lunch at Lower Oddington. 151029 (Refreshment stops 1)

See explanatory notes on page 1 Page 3 GRWalks All Gloucestershire Ramblers' Walks from July to October 2014 Page 4 North Sun 13 09:30 7 Back Lane Car Park SP Morning only through Hailes fruit orchard, past Beatrice 01386 Cotswold Jul Wander Winchcombe OL45 024 Chile Farm at Farmcote and down to Sudely 848537 Group 284 Castle. Views all the way. One steep hill. Lunch at Corner Cupboard Winchcombe Cleeve Sun 13 10:00 Milton under 6 Park by Roadside near SP Easy Walk with gentle inclines through western Janet & 01242 Ramblers Jul Wychwood Village Green. Map OL 45 265 side of Evenlode Valley, pass Bruen Abbey & Mark 520455 Group 183 Foxholes Nature Reserve to Fifield. Returning *07990 through Fields. 982464 Gloucester- Sun 13 10:00 and 9.1 M Meet at 9:45 for a 10:00am. ST This is a circular walk through undulating Paul B 07762 shire Walking Jul Kingscote start at Old Market St. west 848 woodlands and meadows. Centred on the wool 330949 Group Sunday Walk car park which is on the 996 town of Nailsworth and passing water mills and (GWG) opposite side of the road to fine houses. There are three ascents which are the bus station in Nailsworth. not too steep. Arrive at Kingscote and return past millponds and Ruskin Mill to Nailsworth. Bring a picnic lunch. Gloucester Tue 15 09:30 Eastleach 4.5 L Gloucester, Access road off The Leach Valley, following the , Tony 01452 Group Jul Turville A38 on city side of Estcourt crossing a clapper bridge, through woodland 615288 Road, near playing field and along an old Roman road. Optional pub entrance SO 842 195. lunch. Travel Fee £3.00 Forest of Tue 15 10:00 Bryn Arw & 9.5 S National Trust CP on road SO2 To Bryn Arw and along ridge, Cwm Bryn Arw, Peter 01600 Dean Group Jul Sugar Loaf between Bettws and Forest 922 Pantygelli and return via Sugar Loaf (summit 711558 Coal Pit 00 optional) Gloucester- Wed 16 10:00 Llanthony Valley 10.5 S Llanthony Priory CP (OL13). SO Climb Loxidge Tump then follow Offa's Dyke Mike I 01594 shire Jul (both sides) 289 path, dropping back down into the valley at 562341 Midweek 278 Capel y Ffin. Climb the other side to Walks Blacksmith's Anvil then along the ridge via Bal Mawr, descending Cwm Bwchel to Llanthony. Strenuous with two steep ascents. Picnic. South Wed 16 10:00 Damsell and 6.2 Painswick Walkers CP, off SO Through Painswick and along the Painswick Jill 01242 Cotswold Jul Pope B4073. L162/E179 866 Stream passing mills to climb to Cranham 255994 Group 104 Corner and on to the golf course. Terrain: M/H *07815 moderate to hilly. 786467 South Thu 17 18:00 Walking the 4 Lay-by on road from A46 to SO Reservoir to Roman Villa, and Enid 01242 Cotswold Jul Witcombes Great Witcombeat start of 903 Great Witcombe. Terrain: M moderate mix of 863283 Group lane to Roman villa. 157 hills and level sections. Carvery at Toby Inn at *07570 L163/E179 end if wanted. 789317 South Sat 19 10:00 Along the 10 Malverns, British Camp CP SO Walk along the Malverns including Catherine 01452 Cotswold Jul Malverns (£3.00 fee). E190/L150 763 - a hilly walk with 615382 Group 404 beautiful views on a clear day. Strenuous. Picnic lunch. Gloucester Sun 20 09:00 High and Low 8.5 M Gloucester, Brunswick A walk on forest tracks around Symonds Yat Fred & 01452 Group Jul Square SO 830 181 and Huntsmans Hill with good views and a Margaret 551565 section along the . Picnic Lunch. Travel Fee £4.40 Mid Glos Sun 20 09:15 Wychavon Way 7.5 Leave Lypiatt Road, SO Fairly level, easy-going walk from Broadway to Geoff & 01531 Group Jul stage 1 Cheltenham at 09.15 eith no 997 Childswickham, Aston Somerville, Janet 650349 Broadway to more than 3 people per car to 380 Sedgeberrow & Ashton-under-Hill. Picnic lunch *07933 Ashton-under-Hill meet at Ashton-under Hill, 737891 parking on roadside near school for car shuttle to Broadway. Please ring leader if travelling direct to Ashton so that shuttle can be arranged (E190/LR150) Cirencester Sun 20 09:30 South Cerney 5 E Cirencester, The Waterloo SP From the Gateway Centre we walk along the Andrew H 01793 Group Jul Water Park 026 disused Thames & Severn Canal to the Round 750630 021 House. A stroll through Cerney Wick, then past *07980 the local sailing club lake before arriving in 486427 South Cerney on the old railway path and Station Road. Rejoining the T&S Canal at Boxwell Springs on the return route. Refreshments available after the walk at the Gateway Centre Café. (Refreshment stops 1) Cleeve Sun 20 10:00 Earls' Croome 7 B4211 - CP on left going SO Walk Severn Way, Kinnersley, Earl's Croome, Brian & 07736 Ramblers Jul North. Map Exp 190 850 Ryall's Court. Some lanes, undulating. Picnic Barbara 125566 Group 407 Lunch Forest of Sun 20 10:00 Newham to The 11 M Newnham Clock Tower SO6 Over the Blaize Bailey Hill and accross to Ronnie 01594 Dean Group Jul Rising Sun 911 Rising Sun for a Pint, Picnic Lunch and Back. 845225 Mosley Green 19 South Mon 21 10:30 STW Around the 4 King's Stanley SDC CP SO Easy pace from Kings Stanley to Cotswold Anne C 01453 Cotswold Jul Stanleys and opposite the pub. L162/E168 811 Way. Terrain L/M level to moderate. Possible 752654 Group Cotswold Way 034 pub lunch afterwards. Forest of Tue 22 10:00 Villages and 11 S Brimpsfield village hall SO9 Brimpsfield, Syde, Winstone, Duntisbourne John S 01594 Dean Group Jul valleys 391 Abbots, Miserden and Caudle Green. Joint 531096 28 walk with Maurice (01594 835371) Gloucester- Wed 23 10:00 Oyster Hill 10 Meet Ledbury Bridge Street SO Walk Bradlow Knoll, Hope End, Oyster Hill, Janet & 01531 shire Jul CP (£1.50 fee) Third CP on 708 Colwell, Ridgeway, Eastnor. Picnic. Geoff 650349 Midweek right down Bye Street from 377 *07933 Walks High Street beside Clock 737891 Tower (E190/LR149).

See explanatory notes on page 1 Page 4 GRWalks All Gloucestershire Ramblers' Walks from July to October 2014 Page 5 Mid Glos Wed 23 17:15 Ashleworth 4 Leave Lypiatt Road at 17.15 SO Walk with one ascent to top of ridge then past Rachel & 01452 Group Jul Evening Walk & to start walk at 18.00 from 810 deer park and along River Severn. Please let Steve 700466 Barbecue leaders' house, Field Barn, 244 leaders know if you want to stop for the BBQ at or Longridge Lane, Ashleworth end of walk.Donation requested. 07973 GL19 4HX half a mile down 460147 lane on left. (E179/LR162) South Wed 23 10:00 Newark Park and 7 Newark Park NT Car Park ST Walk down to Ozleworth Bottom, climb up to Richard P 01454 Cotswold Jul Boxwell (free). L162/E167 782 Boxwell, then Hen's Cliff. Walk down to 260397 Group 931 Whitehill farm then return on carriage drive to *07984 Newark Park. Terrain: M/H moderate to hilly. 853775 Bring a picnic. Gloucester Thu 24 09:30 Above 5 M Gloucester, Access road off From Coberley area via Hartley Farm to the Margaret 01452 Group Jul Leckhampton A38 on city side of Estcourt Devil's Chimney, with good views and returning & Fred 551565 Road, near playing field past the Cotswold Hills Golf Club. Optional Pub entrance SO 842 195. Lunch. Travel Fee £1.70 South Thu 24 18:00 Evening walk in 4 Randwick, outside the Vine SO Clockwise. Standish Wood, Haresfield Denys 01453 Cotswold Jul Standish Wood Tree. Park in adjacent Car 829 Topographic point and Cotswold way. Terrain: 751581 Group Park or use pub Car Park if 068 L/M level to moderate. Food available at pub. *07783 visiting afterwards. Please book meal before we start. 269574 L162/E179 Forest of Thu 24 19:00 Hill and Lake 4 M Speech House Woodlands SO6 Over Crabtree Hill then round Woorgreens Mike I 01594 Dean Group Jul CP 231 Lake 562341 24 North Sat 26 10:00 Stow Stroll 9 Meet at long term car park by SP am Stow, Icomb, Wyck Rissington and Julia 01451 Cotswold Jul Tesco's Stow-on-the-Wold, 192 Bourton-on-the-Water 5 miles, lunch at the 831323 Group OL45 262 Mousetrap Lansdown Road BotW (lunch menu *07500 to order but if you want the roast beef dinner 703912 please let Julia know before the day) , afternoon Lower Slaughter,Maugersbury and Stow. am fairly gentle, pm very gentle. If you wish to walk morning only or afternoon only please consult the local Stow-Bourton-Stow bus timetable South Sat 26 10:00 South Cerney 12 South Cerney Gateway SU Towpaths, tracks and meadows, mostly level. Andrew 01452 Cotswold Jul Centre on B4696. L163/E169 072 Walking along the partially restored Thames 857958 Group 971 and Severn Canal and the taking *07900 in Cerney Wick, Cricklade and South Cerney. 6 390351 Stiles. Bring picnic. Cirencester Sun 27 09:30 Painswick & Slad 6½ E Cirencester, The Waterloo SP “Walking with Rosie” - starting from Painswick Kathy & 01285 Group Jul 026 through the countryside around the Slad Valley Steve 659165 021 – backcloth to Laurie Lee’s popular novel *07502 ‘Cider with Rosie’. On paths, tracks, fields and 281184 quiet lanes with 13 stiles and the occasional incline; and views of hills, valleys and woodland. (Refreshment stops 1) Gloucester Sun 27 09:30 Annual Barbeque 4.5 M Wenchford Picnic Site SO From the picnic site towards Blakeney Hill, Lorraine 01452 Group Jul & Walk 653 083 Pigeon Green and Yorkley Slade. Returning 418417 past Forked Slade and Cinderford Slade through the woods to the start. See Club Newsletter. Cleeve Sun 27 10:00 Westbury Court 7.5 Park lay-by outside Westbury SO Walk alongside River Severn, , June 01242 Ramblers Jul Garden Court Garden. Map OL 14 719 Lower Dunball, fields, Rodley to Cleeve Farm. 582312 Group 139 Picnic Lunch. Gloucester- Sun 27 09:45 2 WALKS 7.3 M Meet at 9:45 for 10am start. SP0 A walk around an area that was once Chris 07746 shire Walking Jul TODAY Parking area at end of lane at 102 devastated by the plague - the 14th-century 759036 Group Whittington, Whitehall, on Cleeve Hill 35 Black Death. (GWG) Sevenhampton north west of Brockhampton and Brockhampton for 20's and 30's Forest of Sun 27 10:00 Hatterall, Twmpa 12.5 S Black Hill CP SO2 Over Hatterrall Ridge to Capel y Ffin then climb Mike I 01594 Dean Group Jul and the Cat 883 Darren Lwyd and follow the ridge to Twmpa. 562341 29 Return via Gospel Pass, Hay Bluff and the Cat's Back. Gloucester Wed 30 09:30 Frampton 5 M Gloucester, Access road off A great variety of scene - fields, lanes Nigel 01452 Group Jul Mansell, A38 on city side of Estcourt woodland and valley tow-path of the former 812628 Cowcombe Hill & Road, near playing field . Possible optional Golden Valley entrance SO 842 195. lunch. Travel Fee £3.30 Gloucester- Wed 30 10:00 Sapperton 10 Park considerately in SO A hilly walk via woods, Ile's Green, and Susanne 01453 shire Jul Sapperton and meet by 948 to Oakridge, then 757212 Midweek church (E168). 033 to Bisley (picnic, pub for drinks), return via *07768 Walks Waterlane and Tunley farm. 403530 South Wed 30 10:00 Around 5 Minchinhampton, Ragged SO Minchinhampton, The Bulwarks, Burleigh, Brian & 01452 Cotswold Jul Minchinhampton Cot CP. L162/E168 886 Besbury Common, Hyde. Terrain: L level or Ann 770510 Group 011 little climbing. Lunch possible after at The *07770 Ragged Cot. 895035 Cirencester Thu 31 18:30 Siddington & 3 E Cirencester, The Waterloo SP EVENING WALK: With Head Brewer Charles Malet of Richard H 01285 Group Jul Force Brewery 026 Force Brewery. We follow the old canal for a circular walk 659628 021 around Siddington. Passing Siddington Locks & the *07726 ‘charming’ Love Lane Industrial Estate. Returning to the 566609 brewery for a short tour of the beer-making process & a chance to sample the beers @ £2 per pint. (Soft drinks available). (Refreshment stops nil)

See explanatory notes on page 1 Page 5 GRWalks All Gloucestershire Ramblers' Walks from July to October 2014 Page 6 Forest of Thu 31 10:00 Woolhope & 6.5 M Woolhope Village Hall CP SO6 Along Marcle Hill, Three Choirs Way, Sollers Bruce 01452 Dean Group Jul Marcle Hill 113 Hope, and return 760541 58 South Fri 1 18:00 5 Rodborough Pavilion Car SO Woodchester's hidden valley. Terrain: M Richard & 01453 Cotswold Aug Parish Council Park. Go up from Golden 847 moderate. Diana 762373 Group Walk Cross A46 and straight 044 *07973 across Rodborough Hill into 860669 Butterow West. L162/E168 South Sat 2 09:30 The Ice Cream 10 King's Wood NT CP, ST Please leave 2 spare car seats for shuttling to Mike & 01453 Cotswold Aug Walk No 7 Hill, , 421 Ubley Drove, L172/E141. ST 516572 Richard 873625 Group off A38. L172/E141 560 http://tinyurl.com/mapUbleyDrove Our 80 mile / 01453 linear walk from Winstones to WestonSM 762373 continues. Today's section is from Ubley Drove *07749 via Black Down, and 282087 , joining the West to King's Wood. Terrain M moderate. Bring a picnic. FOR SUGGESTED CAR ROUTE FROM STROUD SEE MESSAGES PAGE ON OUR WEBSITE A WEEK BEFORE. Everyone welcome.

Forest of Sat 2 10:00 A walk in the 10 M Speech House Woodlands SO6 A ramble passing Woorgreen lake, Dryboork Ronnie 01594 Dean Group Aug forest Car Park 241 Road, Linear Park, Mallards Pike and Speech 845225 25 House lake. South Sat 2 10:00 A Walk around 5.5 Coaley Peak CP. L162/E168 SO A walk through the woods and valleys of Carol 01453 Cotswold Aug the Lakes 794 Woodchester Park. Terrain: M/H moderate to 825461 Group 014 hilly. *07709 978238 Gloucester Sun 3 09:00 Another Way 8 M Gloucester, Brunswick A testing trail from Winchcombe via Sudeley to Chris R 01452 Group Aug around Square SO 830 181 Spoonley Wood which offers outstanding views 410388 Winchcombe over miles of countryside. Return via Humblebee Cottages and Corndean. Car Park £1.00. Picnic Lunch. Cirencester Sun 3 09:30 Rendcomb 7 M Cirencester, The Waterloo SP A moderate walk from Chedworth with a flurry Bill & Jane 01285 Group Aug Airfield 026 of stiles at the start. Then on the Monarch’s 650012 021 Way, RFC Rendcomb Airfield and the village of Calmsden. Wonderful views en route. Sunday lunch at the end if pre-booked – with soft drinks and alcohol available. (Refreshment stops 1)

Mid Glos Sun 3 09:45 Prestbury Area 5 Leave Lypiatt Road, SO Mostly flat moderate walk via Racecourse, Alan & Joy 01242 Group Aug Cheltenham at 09.45 to start 960 Bishops Cleeve, Southam and Prestbury. 578314 walk at 10.00 from 43 237 Walkers are welcome to take a picnic lunch to Welland Lodge Road, eat in leaders' garden where tea/coffee & soft Cheltenham (parking on drinks will be provided. Easy quiz if wanted! street). (E179/LR163) Cleeve Sun 3 10:00 Bibury 5 Park by River. Map Exp 245 SP Walk past Arlington Row & through filed by June 01242 Ramblers Aug 115 & Woods. Mostly Flat. 582312 Group 065 Gloucester- Sun 3 10:00 Malvern Sunday 8.5 M Meet at 9:45 for a 10:00am. SO7 This is a classic circular walk. Descend through Paul B 07762 shire Walking Aug Walk start. Use the minor road 634 the meadows and woods on the western 330949 Group B4232 on the west side of 63 slopes, skirting the edge of Colwell Stone, then (GWG) the Malvern Hills, park by the a steady climb back to the high ground of the roadside between the school Malvern Hills for tea rooms and civilisation. and church in West Malvern. Return along the ridge past the Worcester Beacon for spectacular views on both sides. Bring a picnic lunch. South Mon 4 10:30 Hill 4 , junction of Kingshill ST Steep ascent through woodland, Cotswold Way Karen 01453 Cotswold Aug at a gentle pace Road (A4135)and King's 752 round top of Stinchcombe Hill, return on 545824 Group Drive (by Lidl Supermarket). 989 woodland track. All at a gentle pace with stops *07721 Please park considerately in to admire the views. Terrain: M mix of hills and 605409 nearby side roads. level sections. L162/E167 Cleeve Wed 6 10:00 Cotswold Water 4.7 Cotswold Visitor Centre CP - SU A stunning short walk around Cotswold Water Mike & 07887 Ramblers Aug park by Cotswold Outdoor Shop. 071 Park. Superb Woodland and views across Chris 794443 Group Map Exp 169 970 lakes. Flat throughout - Lunch afterwards at Information Centre Cafe. Gloucester- Wed 6 10:00 Stow on the 12 Park Tesco town CP (OL45). SP Walk Maugersbury, Maugersbury Hill, Icomb. Roy 01242 shire Aug Wold 192 Middle Farm, Lower Farm, Bledington (picnic 245488 Midweek 263 lunch stop), Bledington Heath, Oddington, *07766 Walks Broadwell, Stow Well. Two steady climbs. 413176 South Wed 6 10:00 Holcombe hike 5 Painswick Stamages Lane SO Painswick Beacon, Spoonbed, Holcombe, Jill 01242 Cotswold Aug CP pay & display. L162/E179 865 Highfold, Painswick. Terrain: M/H moderate to 255994 Group 095 hilly. Cafes and pub in Painswick after walk if *07815 required. 786467 Forest of Wed 6 19:00 Anniversary 4 M Piano Corner SO6 To quote from Stu's entry in the July - Oct 1994 Ken 01594 Dean Group Aug Walk 211 programme: ,"An evening walk in the area. 510074 53 Befitting the starting point I'll play it by ear."

Gloucester Thu 7 09:30 Over the Border 6 M Gloucester, Access road off A pleasant walk through woods and open Derek 01452 Group Aug A38 on city side of Estcourt countryside. Optional pub lunch. Travel Fee 419542 Road, near playing field £3.60 entrance SO 842 195.

See explanatory notes on page 1 Page 6 GRWalks All Gloucestershire Ramblers' Walks from July to October 2014 Page 7 Cirencester Thu 7 18:30 Fairford 5 L Cirencester, The Waterloo SP EVENING WALK: From Fairford walking along the Phil H 01285 Group Aug 026 road past the ox stalls, back into Fairford on a footpath 850563 021 and along the River Coln to Horcott. Mainly on lanes to *07512 Whelford and into the returning to 677267 Fairford past the former station site. (Refreshment stops 1) South Thu 7 18:30 Popes Wood and 4.5 Royal William A46 at SO Popes Wood, up towards Moorend, part of Pam 01453 Cotswold Aug Beacon View Cranham. Please park in the 878 Wysis Way and passing close by Painswick 765541 Group car park behind the pub. 127 Beacon. Food available afterwards at The *07572 L162/E179 Royal William. 438754 South Sat 9 10:00 Stroud Three 12.5 Stroud Leisure Centre Car SO Rodborough, Woodchester, Common, Graham W 01453 Cotswold Aug Peaks Walk Park top end. L162/E179 843 King's Stanley, Doverow Hill, Randwick Woods. 885408 Group 057 Views. Bring a packed lunch. Terrain M/H *07977 moderate to hilly. 863592 Gloucester Sun 10 09:00 Secret Gardens 9.5 M Gloucester, Brunswick The walk is via Mathon, Cother Wood, Claire 07709 Group Aug Square SO 830 181 Cowleigh Park Farm and Whitman's Hill 569256 Coppice with quite a lot of stiles along the way! Some steep bits so bring your walking poles. Picnic Lunch. Travel Fee £5.05 Cirencester Sun 10 09:30 Daglingworth & 8 M Cirencester, The Waterloo SP From Cirencester we walk to Daglingworth and Sylvia & 01285 Group Aug Bagendon 026 across the valley to Perrotts Brook and Ian 655637 021 Bagendon. Continuing down through Baunton *07523 and back to the start. (Refreshment stops 2) 924056 Cleeve Sun 10 10:00 Forthampton 7 Park in Queens Walk, SO Flatish walk through Medieval green lanes & Gerry & 01242 Ramblers Aug Forthampton. Map Exp 190 853 many curiosities. Picnic Lunch Kate 620598 Group 327 Forest of Sun 10 10:00 The Bridges of 6 E Cattle market car park SO5 To watery Lane, Ancre Hill and old railway Iain 07788 Dean Group Aug . Monmouth. 051 bridge. (Dogs welcome) 803807 25 Gloucester- Sun 10 10:00 Chipping 10 M Meet at 9:45 for 10am start. SP1 The walk begins with a quick climb from Zoe 07974 shire Walking Aug Campden and Meet at the Market Hall in 503 Chipping Campden to Dover's Hill, which 963588 Group Broadway Chipping Campden. Parking 92 affords fantastic panoramic views to the west of (GWG) Sunday Walk along the High Street, free if the country towards Wales and the Brecon you go down the road a little, Beacons. It heads southwards along the away from the Pay and Cotswold ridge, along wide grassy stretches, Display are in the middle and country lanes, rocky paths and open fields. plenty of sidestreets. At the historic Broadway Tower (once a lookout post - you can go inside and explore for a small fee, £4.80), the walk heads steeply downhill to Broadway, a large Cotswold village with many tea rooms and other shops (possible icecream stop). Here begins the return leg, as the walk heads north again, underneath the western ridge of the , finally reaching Chipping Campden where we can enjoy well- earned refreshments!

Gloucester- Tue 12 10:00 Redmarley 10 Park in layby on A417 just SO Walk Lowbands, Park Farm, Ryton, Dymock, Diana 01242 shire Aug D'Abitot south of the pub at road 764 Ketford, Durbridge Rd. Walk includes parts of 578777 Midweek junction (E190/LR150). 313 Poet's Paths. Picnic lunch. Drinks only at pub *07528 Walks in Dymock. Possibly tea at end of walk. 697023 Forest of Wed 13 10:00 Cotswold views 8.5 M Coaley Peak Viewpoint SO7 , Selsley Common and Woodchester John S 01594 Dean Group Aug and valleys, and carpark off B4066 Stroud- 940 Park. Optional visit to 531096 a Gothic Dursley Road 13 (charge) near end of walk. This is a fascinating mansion. time capsule, which was abandoned in mid- construction in 1873. Joint walk with Maurice (01594 835371) South Wed 13 10:00 A Jaunt around 5 Robinswood Country Park. SO A circular walk around the hill and nearby. 2.5 John & 01452 Cotswold Aug Robinswood Hill Take A4173 (Stroud Road) to 837 to 3 hours. Terrain: M/H moderate to hilly. Meal Cheryl 500143 Group St Barnabas roundabout 158 later if required with excellent food at Fagins at *07789 (junction with A38), 4th nearby Brookthorpe. 608050 turning on L (Reservoir http://tinyurl.com/mapBrookthorpe Road), L sweep, R sweep. Entrance to Country Park on R - follow signage for CP L162/E179 South Thu 14 18:00 Tunnel House 4 Tunnel House Inn, Coates. SO Tarlton, , Hailey Wood. John G 01452 Cotswold Aug evening walk E168/L163 965 Food/drink available afterwards. Terrain L/M a 728760 Group 005 few slopes. South Sat 16 10:00 Haresfield and 10 Shortwood NT CP SO Scottsquar Hill, Wash Brook, Harescombe, Karen & 01453 Cotswold Aug Harescombe (Cripplegate) ½ mile before 831 Haresfield, Little Haresfield, Arlebrook. Terrain: Tony 545824 Group . 086 H hilly much of the time. Bring a packed lunch. *07721 L162/E179 605409 Gloucester Sun 17 08:00 Grwyne Fawr 8 M Gloucester, Brunswick From a Grwyne Fawr valley car park, uphill Ron 01452 Group Aug Valley & Crug Square SO 830 181 through Myndd Du forest and moor to Crug 411040 Mawr Mawr (1,805 ft). Returning via Partishow Church and high level path on east side of valley. Picnic Lunch. Travel Fee £6.90 Cirencester Sun 17 08:45 Source of 11½ L Cirencester, The Waterloo SP 1st Leg of “The Source to Sea River Relay” – A Stuart D 01285 Group Aug Thames to (5) 026 linear walk starting from the source of the 651009 Cricklade 021 Thames we follow the Thames Path as far as Neigh Bridge or Cricklade. Contact walk leader for more details. (Refreshment stops 2)

See explanatory notes on page 1 Page 7 GRWalks All Gloucestershire Ramblers' Walks from July to October 2014 Page 8 Gloucester Sun 17 09:30 Arlingham 5 L Gloucester, Access road off A country / riverside walk with one small climb. Ted & 01452 Group Aug Skylark Walk A38 on city side of Estcourt Could be muddy. NO pub lunch organised. Sylvia 618771 Road, near playing field Bring a picnic lunch if you wish. Travel Fee entrance SO 842 195. £3.60 Mid Glos Sun 17 09:30 Glos - 7 Leave Lypiatt Road, SO Walk Cockleford & Elkstone. Two easy hills. Des 01242 Group Aug Elkstone Cheltenham at 09.30 to start 958 Visit unique pigeon loft at Elkstone Church. 245666 walk at 10.00 from large l;ay- 120 Picnic. *07939 by at Glos Beeches 615749 (E179/LR163) Cleeve Sun 17 10:00 Beckford 7.5 Park CP by Beckford Inn. SO Walk to Kemerton, , Grafton. Hilly in John H 01242 Ramblers Aug Map Exp 198 281 Places. Picnic Lunch 679026 Group 354 North Sun 17 10:00 Foxcote Frolic 8 Meet at intersection of SP am 4.5 miles via Foxcote House, Hidcote Sue 01386 Cotswold Aug Foxcote Hill Road and Pig 208 Boyce and Mickleton. Lunch at The Butchers 700847 Group Lane, parking on the grass 425 Arms Mickleton. Pm 3.5 miles return via *07980 verge about 3/4 mile SW of Kiftsgate Court and Hidcote Manor 991771 Ilmington Explorer 205 Forest of Sun 17 10:00 The Blacksmith's 11 M Mynydd Du CP at Blaen-y- SO2 Ascend to 'The Blacksmith's Anvil' then down Mike I 01594 Dean Group Aug Anvil cwm 532 to Capel -y- Ffin. Follow the Nant Bwch valley 562341 85 to ascend Twmpa. Return via Rhos Dirion and the Grwyne Fawr Reservoir. A 'good value' walk which achieves high points (and, potentially, spectacular views) on the Black Mountains without being anywhere strenuous. Gloucester- Sun 17 10:00 Bulls Cross (near 11 M Meet at 9.45am for 10am SO8 Meet at 9.45am for 10am start at Bulls Cross Kevin 01684 shire Walking Aug Painswick) start at Bulls Cross car park 780 car park (near Painswick) for a 11 mile hilly 573347 Group Sunday Walk (near Painswick) 87 walk via Swifts Hill, Oakridge, Bournes Green (GWG) and Bisley. Bring Packed Lunch, we will stop in Bisley at the Bear pub for a drink along the way. This route follows different paths to previous Bull to Bear walks! South Mon 18 10:30 Juniper Hill 3.8 Painswick Stamages Lane SO The walk goes over Juniper Hill - at a slow Kathy 01453 Cotswold Aug gentle walk CP pay & display. There may 865 pace - and returns via the Painswick Valley. 860004 Group be a space or two on the 095 Terrain M moderate. Lunch is available A46. L162/E179 afterwards in Painswick if anyone wants it. Cirencester Mon 18 TBA Cricklade to 10 L Cirencester, The Waterloo SP 2nd leg of “The Source to Sea River Relay” – A linear Stuart D 01285 Group Aug Lechlade 026 walk along the Thames Path. Contact walk leader for 651009 021 more details. (Refreshment stops 2) Gloucester- Wed 20 10:00 Hawkesbury 11 Meet Village Hall CP (small ST Figure of 8. AM Walk Horton, Cat Cottage. PM Des 01242 shire Aug Upton contribution for CP) (E168). 777 Walk Monument, Lower Kilcott, Long Coombe. 245666 Midweek 870 Pub lunch at Beaufort Arms or picnic. Leader *07939 Walks will collect food orders before walk. Good 615749 views, woods, and secluded valleys.

Forest of Wed 20 10:00 To Fan-y-big and 12 S Blaen-y-Glyn Upper Car SO0 Initial steep climb following Beacons way,visit JackieH 01594 Dean Group Aug Cribyn Park. 551 memorial site for crashed Wellington bomber, 564417 76 along scarp edge to Fan-y-Big, Cribyn, back down the Roman Rd and Taff Trail. Joint walk with Jackie H(01594 564417 or 07767351190) and Jenny R. May change to shorter walk if weather poor. Car share if possible, South Wed 20 10:00 Classic 8.5 Stanton. Village club car park SP Stanton, Stanway, Winchcombe way, Enid 01242 Cotswold Aug Cotswolds next to cricket ground. £1 all 067 Snowshill. Cotswold way. Terrain: M moderate 863283 Group day. L150/OL45 343 mix of hills and level sections. Picnic. *07570 789317 South Thu 21 18:00 Daneway Valley 4 Daneway Inn Car Park. SO Canal and valley from the Daneway. Terrain: M Richard & 01453 Cotswold Aug Walk L162/E179 939 moderate mix of hills and level sections. Pub Diana 762373 Group 034 for food and or drink afterwards *07973 860669 Gloucester Sat 23 09:00 Goytre Wharf 8 M Gloucester, Access road off From Goytre Wharf through woodland, passing David 01452 Group Aug A38 on city side of Estcourt Holy Well and on to the highest point of 418417 Road, near playing field Mynydd Garn-Wen with good views in all entrance SO 842 195. directions and returning towards the start on a very well preserved Roman Road. Picnic Lunch. Travel Fee £7.30 Forest of Sat 23 10:00 Northern Quarter 5 L Lay -by in front of Steam Mills SO6 Glos Way;Northern United; Drybrook Road; Susan 01594 Dean Group Aug School ( A4151) 461 Linear Park;Northern Quarter 843389 59 South Sat 23 10:00 Into The 11.5 Leckhampton, Quarry CP, SO Leckhampton, Shurdington, Birdlip, Ullenwood. Alex 01453 Cotswold Aug Wilderness Hartley Lane. L163/E179 946 Terrain: M/H moderate to hilly. Bring a picnic. 826907 Group 176 Cirencester Sun 24 09:30 Brimpsfield, 5¾ M Cirencester, The Waterloo SP A charming country walk across fields and Alan & 01285 Group Aug Syde and Caudle 026 along valleys. Some ups and downs with a Linda 861603 Green 021 short ascent half way and a longer steady *07717 incline towards the end. (Refreshment stops 1) 565519

Cleeve Sun 24 10:00 Cleeve Hill 7 Quarry CP by Cleeve Hill SO To Prescott & Dixton return via Far Stanley & Jim & 01242 Ramblers Aug Golf Club. Map Exp 179 989 Cockbury Butts. Fairly Hilly but none too steep. Joan 621117 Group 271 Lovely Views. Picnic Lunch. *07875 345318

See explanatory notes on page 1 Page 8 GRWalks All Gloucestershire Ramblers' Walks from July to October 2014 Page 9 Gloucester- Sun 24 10:00 2 WALKS 7 M Meet at 9:45 for 10am start SO7 Starting at the Castle the walk heads up Peter 07905 shire Walking Aug TODAY Eastnor Car Park opposite Eastnor 333 through the Eastnor Deer park to the Obelisk. Nicky 287685 Group Castle for 20's Castle 69 Then along the Malverns to British Camp. The (GWG) and 30's walk then returns to the castle via ancient roadway. Gloucester- Sun 24 10:00 2 WALKS 10 M The Car Park is on the bend SP3 A lovely 10 mile relatively level but scenic walk Kevin 01684 shire Walking Aug TODAY Great of the road opposite the 962 in the north countryside, along 573347 Group Tew and Little entrance to Eastnor castle on 95 mostly good tracks, but may be some muddy (GWG) Tew Sunday the A438 between Ledbury places. Walk and Hollybush. More parking Slightly later start due to travel distance. Bring is available on the road packed lunch. opposite the car park.

Forest of Mon 25 10:00 Buck stone walk 5 M Layby next to Christchurch SO5 Walk to the Buck Stone and back. Irene 01594 Dean Group Aug campsite 681 834811 29 South Mon 25 10:00 Yet another walk 10 Frampton Mansell. Turn off SO A bank holiday walk via Sapperton, Cirencester John G 01452 Cotswold Aug in the park A419 near old White Horse 919 Park, Coates Saw Mill, Tunnel House (pub 728760 Group and park on verge near 022 lunch or bring sandwiches), Tarlton, Monarchs village. L163/E168 Way. Terrain M moderate. Gloucester Wed 27 09:30 Waders and 5 L Gloucester, Access road off Starting at Brickhampton Golf Club, crossing Anita & 01452 Group Aug Snorkels Walk A38 on city side of Estcourt the golf course onto a lane then by fields to John 856787/ Road, near playing field arrive at Staverton Church, into the village to 01452 entrance SO 842 195. cross more fields to the edge of the airfield 855431 before arriving back at the golf club. Optional lunch. Travel Fee £1.00 Gloucester- Wed 27 10:00 Sugar Loaf 11 Byefield long stay free CP, SO Along the river Usk to Llanwenarth then ascend Derek 01242 shire Aug Tudor Street, Abergavenny, 297 to the top of Sugar Loaf. Return along the Deri 678655 Midweek NP7 5YL. Easiest approach 140 and Abergavenny centre. *07710 Walks is from the 'Waitrose' 339297 direction. Park at the lower end of the CP where the path leads off to the river. South Wed 27 10:00 Cordial at Caudle 6.2 Brimpsfield Village Hall CP. SO Brimpsfield, Climperwell, Caudle Green, Sue C / Jill 01452 Cotswold Aug From Birdlip the CP is on LH 938 Brimpsfield, Terrain: M/H moderate to hilly. S 331599 Group side as you enter the village. 127 Bring drinks and a snack. / 01242 L162/E179 255994 *07773 521285 Forest of Thu 28 10:00 Devauden hills & 9 M Wern-y-cwm CP SW ST4 Kilgrwrwg Common, Gaer fawr . Return Alan & 01989 Dean Group Aug valleys 689 via Devauden & Nex Common. Barbara 770976 77 South Fri 29 18:00 Rodborough 4 Rodborough Pavilion Car SO Railways and canals. Terrain: M moderate. Richard & 01453 Cotswold Aug Parish Council Park. Go up from Golden 847 Diana 762373 Group Walk Cross A46 and straight 044 *07973 across Rodborough Hill into 860669 Butterow West. L162/E168 North Sat 30 10:00 Whatcote 7 Meet at car park Royal SP am to Pillerton Priors and Oxhill. Lunch at The Michael 01608 Cotswold Aug Wander Whatcote Landranger 151, 299 Peacock Oxhill. Pm return to Whatcote 650787 Group Explorer 205 and 206 446 South Sat 30 10:00 Peak to Vale and 7.5 Coaley Peak Car Park. SO Coaley Peak to ,Frocester, Peter and 01453 Cotswold Aug back L162/E168 794 Coaley and back.Terrain: M moderate. Bring a Susan 860797 Group 013 picnic. Ice cream at end. *07854 634090 Gloucester Sun 31 09:00 Woolhope 9 M Gloucester, Brunswick An undulating walk climbing from Much Marcle Geoff 01452 Group Aug Wander Square SO 830 181 onto the Ridge which we follow before dropping 741149 down to The Wonder. Returning through Rushall across fields. Picnic Lunch. Travel Fee £3.20 Cirencester Sun 31 09:30 , Shipton- 9 L Cirencester, The Waterloo SP 40th Anniversary Walk. From Tetbury we follow the Rosemary 01666 Group Aug Moyne 026 Monarch’s Way past Highgrove to Westonbirt Arboretum. & Mike 577755 021 We then return through the attractive villages of *07870 Westonbirt, Shipton Moyne and the Estcourt Estate. 976315 (Refreshment stops 2) Cleeve Sun 31 10:00 Cotswold Water 10.8 Cotswold Visitor Centre CP - SU A really attractive and absorbing walk around Mike & 07887 Ramblers Aug Park by Cotswold Outdoor Shop. 071 Cotswold Water Park following Thames & Chris 794443 Group Map Exp 169 970 Severn Canal and Thames Path , superb woodland - stunning birdlife and flowers. Flat throughout - Picnic Lunch Forest of Sun 31 10:00 Bibury Walk 10 M Bibury. Park on road by river. SP1 Walk to Quenington, Hatherop and Coln St SteveJ 01594 Dean Group Aug 150 Aldwyns. 826805 67 South Mon 1 10:30 Whitminster to 4 Whitminster Inn Car Park on SO From Whitminster across fields to Frampton, Ann A 01453 Cotswold Sep the canal Gentle A38 almost opposite 776 Saul Junction and back through fields to 839089 Group walk Highfield Garden Centre. 080 Whitminster Inn. Terrain: L level or little *07931 L162/OL14 climbing. Food available at Whitminster Inn 114439 after walk. Cleeve Wed 3 10:00 Maisemore 5.5 Whitehorse Inn at Maisemore SO Walk along banks of River Severn, Redding Colin & 01242 Ramblers Sep on A417. Map Exp 179 815 Hill, Overton back to Maisemore for Pub Lunch. Sue 694217 Group 213 *07946 572252 Gloucester- Wed 3 10:00 Castle Combe 11 Park in Castle Combe Upper ST Walk North Wraxall, Ford, Long Dean & Castle Alan 01249 shire Sep CP, just off B4039 (E156). 845 Combe. Picnic. 720518 Midweek 777 Walks

See explanatory notes on page 1 Page 9 GRWalks All Gloucestershire Ramblers' Walks from July to October 2014 Page 10 Forest of Wed 3 10:00 Upton Bishop 7.5 M Upton Bishop Millenium Hall SO6 From Upton Bishop Millenium Hall at Crow Hill David P 01432 Dean Group Sep Circular 412 for a circular walk via Hole in the Wall, Yatton 860208 69 Old Chapel and Perrystone Hill South Wed 3 10:00 Bisley hills and 5 Bisley, Windyridge layby on SO Sudgrove, Througham. Terrain: M moderate Olivia 01453 Cotswold Sep valleys Birdlip road. L163/E179 903 mix of hills and level sections. Pub lunch 751716 Group 064 available after. South Sat 6 10:00 Bourton-on-the- 10 Bourton-on-the-Water SP A tour of "cute" Cotswold villages and inviting Andrew 01452 Cotswold Sep Water Leisure Centre (should be 168 shallow valleys. Walking the Wardens Way 857958 Group free). L163/OL45 212 through Lower Slaughter, Upper Slaughter and *07900 Naunton and the Windrush Way back to 390351 Bourton. Terrain: L/M level to moderate. Bring packed lunch. Mid Glos Sun 7 09:15 Chaceley & 7 Leave Lypiatt Road, SO Walk Chaceley via Round Hill and Rachel & 01452 Group Sep Forthampton Cheltenham at 09.15 to start 832 Forthampton. Leisure ly walk with two short Steve 700466 walk at 10.00 from roadside 310 moderate hills. Short stops to view both or by School in churches, Far reaching views over Vale of 07973 Corse Lawn.(E190/LR150) Gloucester and beyond. Picnic. 460147 Cirencester Sun 7 09:30 Cleeve Hill Belas 7 M Cirencester, The Waterloo SP 40th Anniversary Walk. A walk with wide Paul M 01285 Group Sep Knap 026 ranging views and ancient historic sites. We 652369 021 walk past Cleeve Cloud, over *07881 to Belas Knap. Returning via Postlip to Cleeve 567419 Hill. (Refreshment Stops 2) Cleeve Sun 7 10:00 Bibury 9 Park by River on B 4425. SP Walk from Bibury through Coln St Alwyns and Martin & 01242 Ramblers Sep Map Exp 245 114 Ablington by River and Fields. Not too Hilly. Jacki 677363 Group 068 Picnic Lunch. *07990 563288 Forest of Sun 7 10:00 Hasfield circular 10 M Staunton Garden Centre SO7 Circular via Corse Wood Hill, Foscombe Farm, Roy & 01242 Dean Group Sep (Please consider patronising) 922 Wickridge st, Hasfield, Old Farm, Tirley Court Anne 245488 94 and Woodside Farm. Gloucester- Wed 10 10:00 Forest of Dean 10 Wenchford CP, nr Blakeney SO Walk Wenchford, Cockshoot Wood, Moseley David & 01452 shire Sep (OL14/LR162). 654 Green, Stone Edge, Mallards Pike. Mixed Henrietta 302024 Midweek 081 woodland walk. Picnic. *07831 Walks 234790 South Wed 10 10:00 Arlingham half or 9.5 cross roads in Arlingham. SO Field paths and Severn Way. AM 5m Overton Karen 01453 Cotswold Sep whole day Please park considerately in 708 and Fretherne Wood, PM 4.5m Arlingham 545824 Group the village. (There is a small 109 Warth. Terrain: L/M level to moderate. Bring a *07721 car park in Passage Road packed lunch if staying for the afternoon. 605409 just beyond the crossroads but it only takes a few cars.). L162/OL14 Forest of Thu 11 10:00 Forest Walk 8 E New Fancy View Car Park SO6 New Fancy View down to Cannop Ponds , Chris & 01594 Dean Group Sep 270 , Beechenhurst & return Adrian 841247 96 South Sat 13 10:00 Minchinhampton 11 Edge of common behind SO Weighbridge, Hazel Wood, Avening, John G 01452 Cotswold Sep and Avening Minchinhampton Church. 872 Cherington Ponds, Peaches Farm. Terrain 728760 Group L162/E168 009 M /H moderate to hilly. Bring a packed lunch. Gloucester Sun 14 08:00 River Wye, 8 M Gloucester, Brunswick A lesser known part of the Wye Valley using Ron 01452 Group Sep Brechfa Square SO 830 181 part of the river walk and up to the Myndd 411040 Common & Pool Forest with good views and on to Brechfa Common & Pool. Picnic Lunch. Travel Fee £8.10 Cirencester Sun 14 09:30 Fairford 10 E Cirencester, The Waterloo SP Beside the river and crossing fields the walk Sue & 01285 Group Sep 026 route is from Fairford to Lechlade church and Dave 711115 021 back. Flat terrain giving easy walking. *07742 (Refreshment stops 2) 373386 Cleeve Sun 14 10:00 7 Park at Lydney Harbour Car SO Walk Lydney School, Purton, Warren Grove Stephen 01242 Ramblers Sep Park. Map OL14 650 and Naas Cliff. Picnic Lunch. 235191 Group 014 North Sun 14 10:00 Blockley 10 Blockley Shop OL45. Parking SP am 6 1/2 miles via Far Upton Wold and Reg 01386 Cotswold Sep Blockbuster is limited. There may be 164 Hinchwick Manor to Longborough and 700851 Group spaces around the green but 349 Ganborough (there are two longish climbs in *07930 allow a little time in case you the first five miles). Lunch Coach and Horses 415772 have to park further afield. Ganborough. Pm 3 1/2 milesvia Sezincote and Bourton Woods to Blockley. Forest of Sun 14 10:00 The 'Resistance' 9.5 M Black Hill CP SO2 The route circles the Olchon valley, setting of Mike I 01594 Dean Group Sep Horseshoe 883 Owen Sheers' novel 'Resistance'. Crossing the 562341 29 Olchon valley, ascend the Hatteral Ridge then follow Offa's Dyke path to Hay Bluff, returning via the spectacular Cat's Back ridge. South Mon 15 10:30 Woodchester 4 Woodchester Park NT car SO A circuit of the park. Terrain: M moderate. Linda & 01453 Cotswold Sep Park gentle walk park. Turn off B4066 road for 797 Good surface. Lunch available in Nympsfield. Sophia 549358 Group Nympsfield. Follow signs to 011 / 01453 Woodchester Park (£2 or free 860287 for NT members). L162/E168

Gloucester- Wed 17 10:00 Alderton 10 Park on road in Alderton SO Walk Alderton, Dumbleton, Wormington, Arnold 01242 shire Sep village, meet at road junction 998 Toddington. Hilly start, but mostly easy going. 603576 Midweek near the Gardener's Arms 334 Picnic. *07789 Walks (E190). 317291 Forest of Wed 17 10:00 Hewelsfield 10 M Hewelsfield Church, limited SO5 A walk through along Offas Dyke. Malcolm & 01594 Dean Group Sep Church parking please be 670 Over Bigsweir Bridge to Llandogo join the Wye Sue 531227 considerate. 21 Valley Walk. Over Brockweir Bridge then back up to Hewelsfield.

See explanatory notes on page 1 Page 10 GRWalks All Gloucestershire Ramblers' Walks from July to October 2014 Page 11 South Wed 17 10:00 The Deer Park 6 Ham near Berkeley, ST Ham, Deer Park and Berkeley. Terrain: L/M Maurice 01453 Cotswold Sep and around Salutation Inn. Use car park if 680 level to moderate. Pub lunch available at the 811162 Group using pub. L162/E167 984 Salutation after walk. *07912 552075 South Fri 19 17:30 Rodborough 3.5 Rodborough Pavilion Car SO Rodborough, Kingscourt and the Common. Richard & 01453 Cotswold Sep Parish Council Park. Go up from Golden 847 Starting at 5.30 pm. Terrain: M moderate. Diana 762373 Group Walk Cross A46 and straight 044 *07973 across Rodborough Hill into 860669 Butterow West. L162/E168 Mid Glos Sat 20 09:45 Bourton -on-the- 6 Pulhams no 801 bus from SP Walk Rissington Mill, Little Rissington, Clapton Jennie 01242 Group Sep Water Cheltenham Royal Well bus 168 Hill. A lovely walk around lakes and fields. 243055 station stand F at 0945 to 205 Plenty of places to eat in Bourton after walk or Bourton -on-the-Water - take a picnic. Return bus every 40 mins to hour outside Edinburgh Wool until 17.40 from newsagents opposite the start Shop on the High Street. of walk. (OL45/LR163) South Sat 20 10:00 Exploring the 8 Laburnum Cottage, SO The proposed walk will be flora and fauna Ray C 01453 Cotswold Sep Berkeley Vale Brookend, Berkeley GL13 685 dependent. Terrain: L level or little climbing. 811545 Group 9SF. Car parking is in my 020 Bring refreshments and food for a coffee and garden at the rear of the lunch break. house. L162/E167 Cleeve Sun 21 10:00 Windrush Way & 8 Meet Harford Bridge - Park SP Walk beside and Macmillan John & 01242 Ramblers Sep The Slaughters on grass verge beside B4068 129 Way to Lower Slaughter and Upper Slaughter, Kay 672474 Group Map OL 45 229 then Wardens Way to Naughton and return to *07976 Harford Bridge. 216203 Forest of Sun 21 10:00 Step Back in 7 M Barrow Wake Viewpoint nr SO9 Great Witcombe Roman Villas & village, John & 01452 Dean Group Sep Time Birdlip off B4070 301 reservoirs causeway, Birdlip village & Cotswold Derek 790529/ 52 Way- Dogs welcome 01452 790532 Gloucester- Wed 24 10:00 Welsh and 12 Meet layby at old SCA SO Walk Welsh Bicknor, Coppet Hill, Huntsham Peter shire Sep English Bicknors factory, Lower Lydbrook, on 590 Bridge, Yat Rock, English Bicknor, Midweek B4234 to Coleford (OL14). 175 Carterspiece and Lydbrook spur path. One Walks steep climb to Yat Rock, otherwise moderate. Picnic. South Wed 24 10:00 Whiteshill in 6 Whiteshill, car park by the SO Clockwise, Edge quarries, Cotswold Way, Denys 01453 Cotswold Sep Autumn, deja vu Playing Field, next to Village 839 Haresfield Beacon and Standish Wood. 751581 Group Shop. Use overflow CP by 070 Terrain: M/H moderate to hilly. Snacks and *07783 Play Group if main CP full. tea/coffee available at village shop. 269574 E179/L162 Gloucester Thu 25 09:30 South Cerney 5 L Gloucester, Access road off A walk around the lakes of Cotswold Water Peter 01452 Group Sep A38 on city side of Estcourt Park. Possible optional pub lunch. Travel Fee 855491 Road, near playing field £3.00 entrance SO 842 195. Forest of Thu 25 10:00 North Malverns 10 M North Quarry Car Park (£3 SO7 North Hill through to British Camp (6 hills in JackieH 01594 Dean Group Sep fee) 714 between) and back with more traverses and 564417 69 slightly less hills on the return leg. Joint walk with Jackie (01594 564417) and Jenny (01600715719) North Sat 27 10:00 Hermits and 11 Meet at Wykham Arms SP Figure of 8. Am 7 miles via Ditchedge Lane, Ivor 01608 Cotswold Sep Traitors Sibford Gower Explorer 191 353 Traitor's Ford, Swalcliffe Grange Sibford Ferris 654441 Group 378 and Burdrop. Lunch at Wykham Arms. Pm 4.5 *07963 miles (with shorter option) via Epwell and 861955 Ditchedge Lane. Gentle throughout South Sat 27 10:00 Ermin Stones 11 Winstone, South of Pound SO Through the Duntisbournes to Daglingworth, Sue C / Jill 01452 Cotswold Sep Cottage, near the lodge 955 Edgeworth, Bull Banks and Miserden Park. S 331599 Group gates, on long grass verge. 093 Terrain: L/M level to moderate. Bring a picnic. / 01242 L163/E179 255994 *07773 521285 Cirencester Sun 28 09:30 Aldbourne 11 M Cirencester, The Waterloo SP Starting in Aldbourne, famous for its Pat & John 01285 Group Sep 026 connection with Dr Who (look out for the 860407 021 dalek!) gently climbing to Four Barrows, on to *07803 Sugar Hill with sweeping views over the 707843 Downs. A further gentle climb and short detour to the late Bronze Age fort of . We join the Ridgeway before dipping downhill, then climbing gradually to Upham Farm. Passing the impressive Upham Court with further long distance views we then descend to the road leading back to Aldbourne. No stiles. (Refreshment stops 2)

Gloucester Sun 28 09:30 Adlestrop 6 L Gloucester, Access road off From Adlestrop, famous for the poems of John & 01452 Group Sep A38 on city side of Estcourt Edward Thomas, then visiting Evenlode and Jean 864451 Road, near playing field Chastleton, possibly seeing some autumn entrance SO 842 195. colours. Travel Fee £5.70 Cleeve Sun 28 10:00 Cranham 9 Park area 150 yds up from SO Walk Buckholt Wood, Coopers Hill, Uptonwood Colin & 01242 Ramblers Sep Blackhorse Pub, Cranham. 894 nr Prinknash Abbey, Popes Wood, Wysis Way, Sue 694217 Group Map Exp 179 128 Cocknells Court. Picnic Lunch *07946 572252 Forest of Sun 28 09:30 Hampton and 8 E Whitchurch Post Office, SO5 Walk starts at 10am, to Tupsley Court, Lugg Iain 07788 Dean Group Sep Lugg Meadows. (9:30am) for car share to 501 Meadows and Lugwardine. Dogs welcome. 803807 Hampton Bishop 76 church.SO559380

See explanatory notes on page 1 Page 11 GRWalks All Gloucestershire Ramblers' Walks from July to October 2014 Page 12 South Mon 29 10:30 Hawkesbury 4 Hawkesbury Upton Beaufort ST Follow the coombes to the Kilcott valley. Back Anne E 01453 Cotswold Sep coombes gentle Arms, (park at rear of car 778 via Cotswold Way and the monument. Terrain: 842551 Group walk park if staying), or park at 869 L/M level to moderate. Food available at end of *07773 Village Hall opposite walk in the pub. 292363 (donation). L162/E167 Gloucester Wed 1 09:30 Cranham 4.5 M Gloucester, Access road off Prinknash Abbey and Painswick Hill. Glorious Chris & 01452 Group Oct A38 on city side of Estcourt views over the Severn Valley. Travel Fee £1.40 Anne 520313 Road, near playing field / 01452 entrance SO 842 195. 524654 Cleeve Wed 1 10:00 Alderton 5 Gardeners Arms - Alderton. SO Walk around Dumbleton Hill - one moderate Bill & Jane 01242 Ramblers Oct Map Exp 190 998 climb. 678922 Group 333 *07840 932662 Gloucester- Wed 1 10:00 Haresfield 10 Park at Haresfield Beacon SO Walk Painswick Valley and Edge. Picnic. Val 01452 shire Oct CP (E179). 832 419827 Midweek 085 Walks South Wed 1 09:30 Gatcombe 6.5 SO Watledge. Nailsworth. Over-Avening. Brian & 01453 Cotswold Oct Glimpses - Old Lodge Inn. Find Tom 853 Longford's Mill. Box. About 1,000 feet of easy Sheelagh 872220 Group Rectified Route Long's Post in middle of 008 ascent/descent. Terrain: M/H moderate to hilly. common, turn south towards Lunch available at Old Lodge Inn. Nailsworth and pub is along track on the right. Ample parking on the common next to the pub. L162/E168 South Sat 4 09:30 The Ice Cream 10 Uphill, near Weston Super ST Please leave 2 spare car seats for shuttling to Mike & 01453 Cotswold Oct Walk No 8 Mare, Links Road on yellow 312 King's Wood NT CP, Winscombe Hill, Richard 873625 Group (finale) lines (OK out of season). 587 Somerset, off A38. L172/E141, ST 421560 / 01453 L182/E153 http://tinyurl.com/mapKingsWoodNTCP Our 80 762373 mile linear walk from Winstones to WestonSM *07749 reaches it final stage, from King's Wood via 282087 Wavering Down, Crook Peak, Hill to Uphill, with hopefully our final ice creams on the beach! Terrain M moderate. Bring a picnic. FOR SUGGESTED CAR ROUTE FROM STROUD SEE MESSAGES PAGE ON OUR WEBSITE A WEEK BEFORE. Everyone welcome.

South Sat 4 10:00 Cirencester Park 6 Sapperton. Park in the village SO Paths and Rides in Sapperton Park and Jacqui P 01666 Cotswold Oct considerately, or in The Bell 947 Cirencester Park. Terrain: L/M level to 826139 Group CP if coming in afterwards. 033 moderate. Refreshments afterwards in pub if L163/E179 required. Gloucester Sun 5 09:00 Evenlode 8 M Gloucester, Brunswick A varied walk through the Evenlode Valley via Terry 01452 Group Oct Square SO 830 181 Adlestrop, Cornwell and Lower Oddington. 721478 Good views on a nice day. Bring a picnic lunch. Travel Fee £5.80 Cirencester Sun 5 09:30 Oakridge, 8 M Cirencester, The Waterloo SP A walk from Oakridge Lynch to Edgeworth via Phil G 01285 Group Oct Edgeworth 026 Waterlane and Monsell Wood. Returning to the 851855 021 start down through Gloucester Beeches, Dorvel *07788 Wood and Far Oakridge. A couple of steep 482710 climbs. (Refreshment stops 2) Mid Glos Sun 5 09:30 Winchcombe 7 Leave Lypiatt Road, SP Wardens Way to Sudeley lodge, Parks Farm, Stuart 01242 Group Oct Cheltenham at 09:30 to start 023 Campden Lane, Lynes Barn, Little Farmcote 521071 walk at 10:00 from Back 284 and returning via Cotswold Way. Picnic. Lane Car Park, Winchcombe (£1 fee) (OL45/LR163). Cleeve Sun 5 10:00 Cleeve Hill 8 Quarry CP by Cleeve Hill SO Walk Postlip, Corndean, Wontley Farm, Brian & 07736 Ramblers Oct Golf Club. Map Exp 179 989 Huddlestone. Excellent Views. Picnic Lunch. Barbara 125566 Group 271 Forest of Sun 5 10:00 Above 8 M Park in Crickhowell, meet SO2 Through Llangattock then up a rocky track to Mike I 01594 Dean Group Oct Llangattock Llangattock end of 141 be rewarded by views of the Black Mountains 562341 Crickhowell bridge 81 across the Usk Valley (weather permitting!). Along a tramway then a gentle descent through Craig y Cilau National Nature Reserve South Mon 6 10:30 Minchinhampton 4 the Old Lodge Inn, SO Amberley, Box and Minchinhampton via lanes Brian & 01453 Cotswold Oct common and Minchinhampton Common. 853 and common. Terrain: L level or little climbing. Sheelagh 872220 Group village stroll Ample parking on the 008 Pub lunch possible at the end. common next to the pub. L162/E168 Gloucester Wed 8 09:30 Bisley 5.5 M Gloucester, Access road off A scenic walk following tracks, fields and Terry 01452 Group Oct A38 on city side of Estcourt valleys through Bisley and Oakridge. Optional 721478 Road, near playing field pub lunch. Travel Fee £2.80 entrance SO 842 195. Gloucester- Wed 8 10:00 Chedworth 11.5 Denfurlong Farm Shop CP, SP Walk Lower Chedworth, Fossebridge, Stowell Anne B 01242 shire Oct on right furthest from shop 066 Park, Hampnett, Yanworth, Chedworth Woods, 863505 Midweek (OL45/LR163). 106 Chedworth. Picnic. *07718 Walks 499523 South Wed 8 10:00 Along the River 8 Park considerately in SP Hatherop, Coln St. Aldwyns, Quenington, Sally & 01453 Cotswold Oct Coln Hatherop and assemble 156 Bibury. Back along the River Coln. Terrain M Ros 872729 Group outside the primary school 051 moderate mix of hills and level sections. Picnic. / 01285 (NOT Castle School). 239054 EOL45/L163 *07818 425088

See explanatory notes on page 1 Page 12 GRWalks All Gloucestershire Ramblers' Walks from July to October 2014 Page 13 Forest of Thu 9 10:00 Wye walk 10.2 M Wilton Road CP, Ross SO5 Wye Valley walk to Kerne Bridge, back along Peter 01600 Dean Group Oct 932 the river Wye 711558 40 South Sat 11 10:00 Dursley Walking 10 Meeting point for the start of ST Dursley, Waterley Bottom, Wotton-under-Edge. Allen M 01453 Cotswold Oct Festival ten mile the walk is Dursley Town 758 Terrain: H hilly much of the time. Bring your 545588 Group walk Hall. Park your car where you 982 lunch. can, perhaps Dursley long stay car park (signed via Long Street). Drive steeply up and round LH bend to park on top level. Walk back up Long Street. L162/E167

South Sat 11 14:00 Bury and 5 Uley, The Old Crown. Park in ST Up round , Angeston Grange, Stouts Denys 01453 Cotswold Oct back ... pub CP if using pub, 792 Hill and back via . Terrain: M/H 751581 Group otherwise carefully by church. 985 moderate to hilly. Marvellous views at the top *07783 L162/E168 on a clear day. Terrain: M/H moderate to hilly. 269574 Lunch and drinks available at pub before walk. Drinks afterwards, but food not available until 6.00 pm. Part of the Dursley Walking Festival. Gloucester Sun 12 09:00 Autumn Colours 9 M Gloucester, Brunswick An undulating walk from Dursley climbing Geoff 01452 Group Oct (1) Square SO 830 181 Stinchcombe Hill then following parts of the 741149 Cotswold Way towards North Nibley, then to Laycombe Woods, Waterley Bottom and Breakheart Hill. Picnic Lunch. Travel Fee £3.00

Cirencester Sun 12 09:30 Toadsmoor 10½ S Cirencester, The Waterloo SP 40th Anniversary Walk - From Bisley crossing Janet E 01285 Group Oct Valley 026 fields, descending to France Lynch and the 869467 021 Thames & Severn Canal and on to *07818 Brimscombe. A steep ascent to Toadsmoor 284069 Woods, past Toadsmoor ponds and back to Bisley – where the pub should be open! (Refreshment stops 3) Gloucester Sun 12 09:30 Arlingham 5 L Gloucester, Access road off A country/riverside walk with one small climb. Ted & 01452 Group Oct Gloucester Cattle A38 on city side of Estcourt Could be muddy. NO pub lunch organised. Sylvia 618771 Walk Road, near playing field Bring a picnic lunch if you wish. Travel Fee entrance SO 842 195. £3.60 Cleeve Sun 12 10:00 Deerhurst 7.5 Park carefully in road SO Walk Severn Way - Apperley & Deerhurst - Janet 01242 Ramblers Oct between Church & Odda's 869 Riverside and Fields. Picnic Lunch 680152 Group Chapel. Map Lan 162 299 North Sun 12 10:00 Dover's Delight 10 Meet at Dovers Hill Car Park SP am Burnt Norton, Weston-sub-Edge, Saintbury Carole 01451 Cotswold Oct OL45 137 and Willersey (lunch at New Inn) pm Saintbury, 830468 Group 396 Buckle Street and back up to Dover's Hill *07779 072580 Forest of Sun 12 10:00 Monmouth Walk 12 M Car park by Monmouth Boys SO5 Walk to Redbrook, The Kymin, Suck stone and SteveJ 01594 Dean Group Oct School. 091 The Biblins 826805 28 Gloucester- Wed 15 10:00 Woodchester 10 Coaley Peak CP on B4066 SO Coaley Peak, Nympsfield, Woodchester Hazel 01242 shire Oct Park (E168/LR162). 794 Mansion, Woodchester Park, Inchbrook, Brown 254105 Midweek 011 Hill, Stanley Wood, Buckholt Wood. Picnic. *07884 Walks 094363 South Wed 15 10:00 To Chavenage 7.2 Nailsworth Garden Centre. ST Harley Wood, Ledgemore Bottom, Chavenage John G 01452 Cotswold Oct Green L162/E168 854 Green, back across fields. Lunch at end if 728760 Group 995 required. Terrain M moderate. Forest of Thu 16 10:00 Around Cleddon 9 M Trellech Beacon car park. SO5 Walk to Cleddon Bog,Wyes Wood,Whitelye Iain 07788 Dean Group Oct and Catbrook 110 and Trellech Cross. Dogs welcome. 803807 53 South Sat 18 10:00 Berkeley and the 9.5 Park considerately in ST South on the Severn Way then back through Ann A 01453 Cotswold Oct Severn Way Berkeley at far end of town 681 fields to the deer park and back to Berkeley. 839089 Group and meet outside the 992 Only one climb up to the deer park otherwise *07931 Mariners Arms. L162/E167 relatively flat. Bring a packed lunch. 114439 Gloucester Sun 19 09:00 Eagles Nest 9.25 M Gloucester, Brunswick From Chepstow the walk is via Piecefield Park, Claire 07709 Group Oct Square SO 830 181 Eagles Nest, Black Cliff Wood, Gaer Hill and 569256 Rogerstone Grange before returning to Chepstow. Picnic Lunch. Travel Fee £6.00 Mid Glos Sun 19 09:15 Stonehouse 9 Leave Lypiatt Road, SO Virtually flat circular walk with no stiles utilising Margaret 01242 Group Oct Cheltenham at 09.15 to start 806 the Stroudwater Canal tow path, disused & Mike 520020 walk at 10.30 from 054 railway lines and cycle paths. *07754 Stonehouse Centre Car Park, 296280 just off High Street, free on Sundays, with toilets (E179/LR162). Cirencester Sun 19 09:30 Dursley 8½ S Cirencester, The Waterloo SP 40th Anniversary Walk - With vast views we Sue B 01285 Group Oct 026 follow the Cotswold Way along the 657222 021 escarpment, over Peaked Down & Cam Long *07813 Down. After descending into Uley the route 287362 follows a quiet lane to the secluded hamlet of Owlpen. Following the River Ewelme along a woodland and climb through Heritage wood on the return. (Refreshment stops 2) Cleeve Sun 19 10:00 Upper Coln 8.5 Meet CP at Warden's Wood - SP Slopes, fields & woodland. Villages - Leonie 01242 Ramblers Oct Valley end of Whitehall Lane on 010 Brockhampton, Sevenhampton, Syreford & 674431 Group edge of Cleeve Common. 235 Whittington. Picnic Lunch *07870 Map OL 45 493190

See explanatory notes on page 1 Page 13 GRWalks All Gloucestershire Ramblers' Walks from July to October 2014 Page 14 Forest of Sun 19 09:30 Glos Way 4 11.5 M Westgate St CP Gloucester. SO8 Fourth part of the Margaret 01594 Dean Group Oct 271 following Gerry Stewart's guide., Note 9.30 530752 88 start for car share to start of walk. Gloucester- Sun 19 10:00 Tintern, Wye 7.5 M Meet at 9.45am for 10am SO5 A circular walk from Tintern Abbey along the Arash 07771 shire Walking Oct Valley Sunday start near Tintern Abbey. 320 river Wye, climb up to Devil's Pulpit on Offa's 631160 Group walk Parking available near and 01 Dyke path to Brockweir and back to Tintern. (GWG) around the Abbey. Please bring packed lunch. Pub drink after walk. South Mon 20 10:30 Autumn Colour 4 Westonbirt (side road). ST A gentle walk along footpaths through Jacqui P 01666 Cotswold Oct round Coming from A46, turn R at 860 Westonbirt School, the village and the 826139 Group Westonbirt X-roads 300 yds before the 905 Arboretum. Terrain: L level or little climbing. main A433 into side road and Refreshments afterwards in Jack Hare's Bar in park as soon as you see a the Hare and Hounds Hotel if required. spot. See map if not sure. L162/E168 Gloucester Wed 22 09:30 Autumn Colours 5 L Gloucester, Access road off From Leighterton for what should hopefully be Richard 01452 Group Oct (2) A38 on city side of Estcourt a spectacular walk through Silk Wood and 720789 Road, near playing field Westonbirt Arboretum returning for an optional entrance SO 842 195. pub lunch. Travel Fee £5.00 Gloucester- Wed 22 10:00 Mitchell Troy 10 Meet Mitchell Troy Village SO A hilly walk passing through Whitebrook and by Catherine 01452 shire Oct Hall. Some parking by 490 Penallt church. Beautiful views and attractive 615382 Midweek church and Village hall 102 woodland. Picnic. Walks (OL14). South Wed 22 10:00 It's our TURN 6.5 Leckhampton Hill top CP. SO Devil's Chimney, Seven Springs, Coberley. Ray W 01453 Cotswold Oct AGAIN L163/E179 950 Terrain: M moderate mix of hills and level 547213 Group 179 sections. Bring a snack. Pub at Seven Springs possible on completion. North Sat 25 10:00 Warwickshire 9 Meet on verge of Combrook SP am Combrook, Compton Verney and Lesley 07852 Cotswold Oct Wander road straight off B4086 319 Lighthorne (lunch at Antelope Inn) 5-6 miles 350281 Group Explorer 206 523 pm back to Combrook 4 miles Forest of Sat 25 10:00 Rhos Dirion and 10.5 M Dragon's Back Inn (formerly SO1 Fairly level start across open country then Mike I 01594 Dean Group Oct The Dragon's Castle Inn) Pengenffordd 742 ascend the ridge and over Rhos Dirion to 562341 Back (Parking £1 per car) 97 descend the spectacular Dragon's Back watching the sun go down on the last day of Summer Time. South Sat 25 10:00 Who is Bill 7 Prestbury War Memorial in SO Steep climb up to Cleeve Common via The Sally & 01453 Cotswold Oct Smyllie? High Street. Park in Idsall 972 Hewletts, , Wontley Farm, Keith 872729 Group Drive car park (signposted) or 239 Winchcombe Way, back to Prestbury. Terrain: *07818 on neighbouring street. M/H moderate to hilly. Bring a snack. 425088 L163/E179 (start) OL45 (walk) Cirencester Sun 26 09:30 Marlborough 10 M Cirencester, The Waterloo SP This walk begins at Bay Bridge (A346 north of Morag M 01793 Group Oct 026 Marlborough), taking us along the edge of 751357 021 Marlborough golf course, then west on the Wessex Ridgeway. Turning north to for the lunch stop, before south to Marlborough over Ogbourne Maizey Down and through the village. Open down land with some steep ascents & descents. Cleeve Sun 26 10:00 Stanton 6 Stanton Village Hall CP. Map SP Walk to Fort, Shenberrow, Snowshill, Bernie 01242 Ramblers Oct OL 45 068 Laverton. 602024 Group 343 Gloucester- Tue 28 10:00 Hawling 9.5 Park considerately in village SP Walk Roel Gate, Newmeadow farm, Charlton Diana 01242 shire Oct or small CP by chapel 066 Abbots, Brockhampton. A hilly walk which will 578777 Midweek (OL45/LR163). 231 be taken gently! Picnic. *07528 Walks 697023 South Wed 29 10:00 Toadsmoor 5 Brimscombe, Ship Inn. SO Quarhouse, Nether Lypiatt Manor, Toadsmoor Bernard 01453 Cotswold Oct Valley No 2 L162/E168 867 Valley, Bourne. Terrain: M moderate mix of 884013 Group 023 hills and level sections. Pub Meal possible at *07816 end. 834828

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