South Cotswold Ramblers' Group

South Cotswold Ramblers’ Group Newsletter - June 2011 Published each year in February, June and October. We look forward to hearing from you with stories, opinions, photos, poetry, art, funny tales, cartoons, appeals, you name it. Please contact the Editor, Mike Garner, 01453 873625, email: [email protected] by 5 September 2011

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CHAIRMAN’S THOUGHTS WWW If you have received a copy of this newsletter you are a member of Ramblers and I hope that you share my interest in Welcome to Walking Weekend the work of the Association and how it acts to protect our rights Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th July 2011 of way and other interests, so necessary for us to pursue our rambling pastime. There have been a lot of changes and initiatives emanating from Central Office over the last few months, many as a result of decisions taken at General Council, others following on from consultations and discussions with members and Trustees. In fact there is so much going on that it would be impossible to cover every item in this newsletter. If you are on line take time out occasionally to look at the Ramblers Volunteer Website. It will give you all the information available including details of the General Council discussions. http://www.ramblers.org.uk/Volunteer/News/ I am sure you are all well aware of the South Cotswold Group’s activities over the last few months and in any case most have been recorded on our website. We have just come back from Alnmouth where we had a most enjoyable holiday. Thanks again to Mike for organising, and to Patrick for his contribution to stand up comedy. I would like to thank Mike and his walk coordinators John and For the third year Stroud Rambling Club and South Cotswold Jacqui for putting together the latest walks programme. I believe Ramblers are holding a joint Welcome to Walking Weekend that the summer months make this job even more difficult with (WWW) where members of both club and group will get together holidays etc. and it is an indication of their perseverance that we to walk and at the same time encourage newcomers to “give us are able to put on a full programme. Thank you also to the a try” free of charge. Do come along and meet members of both leaders who have come forward but if you want to be really club and group and find out more about us without obligation. helpful for the next programme why not contact them with your Details will be advertised in local papers, are available on walks before they have to start phoning round. websites at www.southcotswoldramblers.org.uk and Don’t forget that there are still vacancies on the Committee. We www.stroudramblingclub.org.uk, or can be obtained by ringing will need a treasurer by the end of the year when Di hands over. Richard on 01453 762373. (Details are also on our Led Walks Harold Wood has recently retired and we are very grateful for all Programme). As part of the Ramblers recruiting drive, a discount the work he has done, including the sale of many walks books. of £10 is available for new members who sign a Direct Debit We do require additional committee members who can attend form, so do encourage your friends along. Persuade them to give four meetings a year. Why not join us and have a say in the us a try. You know it makes sense! running of your group? We both run regular walking programmes in the Stroud and On a slightly disappointing note I am afraid that we are going to Dursley area to suit all levels of ability (writes Richard Davis). Our have to shelve our plans for Nepal for the time being. As many of two organisations arrange mid-week and weekend walks on you are aware Di has not been too well recently and until we both Saturdays and Sundays. The walks are of varying lengths have got her medication and grades to suit everyone. In addition there are also a number sorted out and know of social activities. exactly how the illness is going to affect her we do not feel that we can take South Cotswold Ramblers Group are part of the national on this commitment. We Ramblers charity, and members have free access to thousands hope to find another of walks all over the country via the RA Walks Finder. The local holiday to put on, unless, group does voluntary footpath work and sells walking guides. that is, there is anybody Stroud Rambling Club, whilst affiliated to the Ramblers, is else who thinks they independent and members also involve themselves in a number would like to have a go. of other activities including caving, cycling and horse riding.

Richard Davis Walking with a group of people not only provides sociable Chairman company but also lets you get to know your beautiful Cotswold countryside.

Page 1 - www.southcotswoldramblers.org.uk Footpath Chairman: Ron Dowdeswell 01453 759838 Chairman: [email protected] Richard Davis 01453 762373 [email protected] Footpath Secretary and Vice Chairman: Vice Chairman: Christopher Gent 07917 473146 Ron Dowdeswell 01453 759838 [email protected] [email protected] Footpath Committee Minutes Secretary: Group Secretary: John Corry 01453 845574 [email protected] Bernard Smith 01453 884013 [email protected] Footpath Clearance Group Treasurer: Bob Frewin Diana Davis 01453 762373 [email protected] Footpath Committee Members: Membership Secretary, Newsletter, Website, Book Sales: Penny Fernando Bernard Smith Mike Garner 01453 873625 [email protected] Led Walks Programme Co-ordinator: Press Secretary: Mike Garner 01453 873625 [email protected] Kathy Bullen 01453 860004 [email protected] Led Walks Collectors this time: Group Committee Members: Enid Sutcliffe 01242 863283 Midweek Nov - Feb John Corry Brian Kirkman John McArdell John Geoghegan 01453 834141 Weekend Nov - Feb Our Alnmouth Holiday in May A party of 20 of us had some very good weather in Northumberland which enabled us to see some lovely Welcome to New Members countryside and beaches. These were not at all crowded, except for the wildlife with many, many birds being seen. Since February we have seen many more new faces on our walks, and 18 people have decided to join the group. We hope you enjoy belonging. We have already met some on Group walks and look forward to meeting more of you.

If you have friends who are keen on walking and are not yet members of Ramblers, why not invite them along to try out two or three of our walks. We have a wide choice from 4 to 14 miles to suit most tastes. Perhaps invite them to WWW Welcome to Walking Weekend (23rd and 24th July) and the Stroud Walking Festival in September. There’s a £10 off deal for new members if they sign a Direct Debit form.

Mike Garner - membership secretary We were there for a whole week, many having travelled up by train direct from Cheltenham to Alnmouth. The house was very comfortable, and situated overlooking sea and golf course.

Stroud Symphony Orchestra are putting on a French music programme on Saturday 25th June 2011 at 7:30 at Holy The scenery was stunning, with castles, caves, hills. It was a Trinity Church, Stroud (next to the hospital with parking real eye opener for many of us. See for yourself on our holiday opposite) and we invite you once again to join members there photos on our website. and take part in the interval chat, which is always very sociable.

Saint-Saens Dance Macabre Françaix L’Horloge de Flore (oboe soloist: Graeme Adams) Bizet From L’Arlesienne Suites Fauré Ballade for piano and orchestra Cesar Franck Symphony in D minor

Tickets £10 & £8 concessions (£1 off before the night) from Stroud Tourist Information 01453 760960 or from Mike on a walk or just come along on the night. NEW - listen to extracts at www.stroudsymphony.org.uk Mike Garner 01453 873625

Page 2 - www.southcotswoldramblers.org.uk Stroud Walking Festival 2011 Friday 2nd to Sunday 18th September For more information visit www.stroudwalkingfest.com South Cotswold Ramblers are fully involved On Saturday 3rd September Group Secretary Bernard Smith, and other volunteers will be manning a stall in the Shambles, Stroud, telling the world about Ramblers’ activities, selling our walks books, and recruiting new members. Then no fewer than seven of our group walks will be on the programme of the Stroud Walking Festival (see our Led Walks Programme). The Gloucestershire Way Mike and Richard are setting off to lead a long distance linear walk for the group in 9 instalments of about 10 - 12 miles on this 100 mile route at the end of October. Gerry Stewart devised it inspired by Minsterworth poet F W Harvey’s poem “Forest, Vale and High Blue Hill”.You may know the Johnny Coppin song setting the words to music.The route does indeed go through the Forest of Dean after setting off from the old Wye Bridge near Chepstow Castle. Up May Hill (next Spring) and down to the river Severn at Minsterworth. Round Thank you for going paperfree Gloucester and up Crickley Hill I know I keep banging on about it, but it is very pleasing to (one of the High Blue Hills) on report that another 10 people have signed up for the online the way to Stow, then taking a newsletter since last time. This means that 6 out of every 10 hairpin bend to head for members now do without us sending a paper copy. There is no Winchcombe and Tewkesbury. need to print all the pages, just the odd one perhaps. Be green! See the walks programme. Save it on your computer for reference. www.southcotswoldramblers.org.uk/paperfree is the address for samples - do try it out first. Please send me a message on the Contact Us page if you like what you see and I will let you know how to find the current page. Of course you can change back if it doesn’t work out. Mike Advance Notice of the AGM The Group Annual General Meeting will be held on Sat 19 November at 1:00 pm for 2:00 pm at Rodborough Tabernacle. Before it there will be a morning walk at 10:00 am. We hope you will be able to come to the meeting itself as we shall have a very interesting speaker after the (short) business meeting. More details in the October newsletter. Any motions for debate must be submitted to Bernard our secretary by the end of August. Money Off News! On our Message Board we keep an updated list of all the discounts and special offers open to Ramblers. Thank you to our members for telling us of more offers. At the moment there is news of deals from:

Cotswold Outdoor, Five Valleys Leisure, Millets, Blacks, Craghoppers, Regatta, Trespass and T K Maxx!

Keep up to date on all kinds of news relevant to the Ramblers by visiting our website regularly:

http://www.southcotswoldramblers.org.uk/messageboard

Page 3 - www.southcotswoldramblers.org.uk SPRING WALKING IN THE SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK Sat 12 to Wed 16 May 2012 – Leader, Mike Garner, tel 01453 873625

After our lovely HF Alnmouth holiday this May, it didn’t take us long to decide that we would like to do another HF holiday, our fourth as a group. I am therefore arranging a walking holiday for next May. Some members have shown interest in exploring the newly confirmed South Downs National Park, an area never visited by our Group. The rolling hills of the South Downs stretch across the counties of East and West Sussex. In this chalk landscape there is a profusion of wild flowers and archaeological remains. On a clear day the views from the top of the downs are tremendous and stretch over the coastal towns to the English Channel. Running along the crest of the downs is the South Downs Way, a popular long- distance route that is followed on a number of walks. To the north of the downs is the pastoral scenery of the Weald, a traditional landscape of farms Choice of HF Guided Walks on Sunday, Monday & Tuesday and picturesque historic villages. Walks here lead through Easier Day Walks: 5 to 7 miles with mostly gentle gradients. Up ancient woodland to thatched cottages, fields and sleepy to 750ft of ascent in a day. market towns. The valleys of the Arun, Rother and Adur, with Medium Day Walks: 8 to 10 miles on undulating paths with their flower-filled meadows, each offer tranquil riverside walks. occasional steeper sections. Up to 1375ft of ascent in a day. Harder Day Walks: 10½ to 13 miles with a few steep sections. Up to 2000ft of ascent in a day. Highlights of the walks could include the 12th century church at West Chiltington, the Elizabethan manor house of Parham Park, walks along the crest of the downs, the meandering Rother Valley to the parklands of Petworth House, an attractive riverside path to the historic town of Arundel, the Iron Age hillforts of Chanctonbury and Cissbury Rings, and the superb viewpoint of Ditchling Beacon. Food - consists of the usual excellent HF full board with an extensive help yourself and/or cooked breakfast, choose your own picnic lunch and sociable evening meal. Social Activities arranged each evening - these are optional. Getting there - Abingworth is about 130 miles from Stroud. Members are advised to ensure that they have made their HF Abingworth Hall transport arrangements as early as possible. HF are provisionally holding 16 ensuite rooms (8 single and 8 Price of the holiday double or twin) for a four night stay at Abingworth Hall. There will £410 per person (current HF price £440, probably more next be 3 HF day walks each with 3 grades (easier, medium and year). Because of the popularity of HF Holidays, groups are harder) on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. In addition Heather advised to reserve spaces a year or more ahead. If you wish to and I will be leading half day walks for our Group members on come, it would be most helpful to us if could book with the form the Saturday and Wednesday (five walks in total). and a cheque for £65 per person deposit no later than 31 July. Nestling at the foot of the South Downs, Abingworth Hall is The deposit includes a non-returnable £5 to help defray Group ideally located. A peaceful ambiance and excellent facilities expenses in arranging the holiday. If you cancel, the rest of the make it a relaxing place to stay. Abingworth Hall is surrounded deposit is also non-refundable unless your place(s) is/are filled by eight acres of gardens. Outside there is a putting green and by other members. Book now as rooms are allocated on a first croquet lawn. The heated outdoor swimming pool is popular with come first served basis. Late bookings might be possible but guests in the summer (May – September). ring me first. The balance is payable by 1 March 2012. ------—––––––––––––––––––––––––––- HF South Downs Walking Holiday Saturday 12 to Wednesday 16 May 2012 To Mike Garner, Southcot, The Headlands, North Woodchester, Stroud GL5 5PS

Please reserve ONE / TWO places for the holiday staying at HF Abingworth Hall for 4 nights @ £410 (fixed price) per person. Tick as appropriate COUPLES ____ twin ____ double ____ don’t mind. SINGLE ____ All rooms are ensuite. I enclose a cheque payable to South Cotswold Ramblers for £______(£65 per person non-refundable deposit) including £5 per person for Group Expenses in arranging the holiday. I enclose a SAE for acknowledgement of my booking. Please book early and by 31 July to avoid disappointment. After this date please telephone Mike 01453 873625 to see if there is room for you. Signed Date

PRINT Name (s)………………………………………………………...... Tel no……………...... …...… Page 4 - www.southcotswoldramblers.org.uk The Ramblers Working For Walkers

The Case of the Manure Heap and the Slurry Swamp!

Imagine being out on a family walk near the Ebley Mill Council Offices and coming across the conditions shown above - would you let your children walk through liquid manure?

The Ramblers don't think you should either and we have been working with Gloucestershire Public Rights of Way (PRoW) to clear this mess up once and for all. When I say working with Gloucestershire PRoW, sometimes it feels more like leaning on them as our priorities and theirs don't always coincide.

Over the past year or so Ramblers’ members have been monitoring this footpath which can be used as a link between Dudbridge, Selsley and Ebley.

Many reports and pictures have been sent to Gloucestershire PRoW in order to get them to act against the “landowner”. Some of these pictures can be seen below:

After much effort in particular from Penny Fernando of the South Cotswold Ramblers’ Footpath Committee and, I fear, many pairs of muddy boots, PRoW have now issued an ultimatum to the “landowner”, clear the mess or face legal action. Needless to say we will be closely monitoring the situation!!

John Corry - May 2011 South Cotswold Ramblers’ Group Newsletter EXTRA - August 2011 Published each year in February, June and October. We look forward to hearing from you with stories, opinions, photos, poetry, art, funny tales, cartoons, appeals, you name it. Please contact the Editor, Mike Garner, 01453 873625, email: [email protected] by 20 September 2011

START THE WEEK WALKS Experience from other groups has shown that the addition of regular shorter, more leisurely walks can provide a popular extension to the walks programme.

Starting this October therefore we will be putting on a couple of these walks monthly taking the following format:- 1) Length 3 to 4 miles 2) Fortnightly on a Monday 3) Start time 10.30 4) Often with a pub or refreshment stop at the end 5) Local walks John G came back from a warden's walk rather keen that we 6) Leader to monitor pace to suit that of slowest walker should adopt their system for the leader to inform the back It is hoped that these walks will appeal to:- marker if a gate was opened or closed. Guess which is which. 1) Walkers currently taking part in health walks who want something slightly more challenging 2) People new to walking who like the idea of walking STROUD WALKING FESTIVAL with a group but feel that our existing programme is a little too Just to remind you that Stroud Walking Festival starts on Friday intimidating to start with 3 September. If you haven’t already got a brochure Richard will 3) Members who, for whatever reason, don’t feel have copies on walks or alternatively they are available from the physically able to manage the walks on our existing programme Subscription Rooms, Town Council Offices, Millets and many 4) Any of our members who occasionally want a other outlets. Alternatively details will shortly be published in the leisurely, sociable walk local newspapers. Please make every effort to support the walks We are keen not to put too much additional work on the which are being put on by South Cots. Also why not go on shoulders of the existing walks coordinators and would like to find other walks, and make it known what a great bunch we are at somebody who would be prepared to collect these new walks. If South Cots. Richard anybody is interested please contact Mike. We will also of course need to find leaders for these SOUTH DOWNS HOLIDAY walks. In time we may be able to build up a team of leaders from A total of 18 people have so far booked up for next May’s people taking part in them but meanwhile if anybody feels they walking holiday, and it may be possible to fit a few more in if you can help please come forward. We are not expecting you to are quick! HF breaks are very good value and this one has an produce new walks. Short local walks are all that is required, excellent reputation and provides a wonderful opportunity to probably covering ground with which you are already familiar. explore the newest national park. Anybody interested please They should only last 2 to 2 ½ hours. As an additional aid we contact Mike on 01453 873625. would like to build up a series of suitable walks on our website so that leaders can just pick a walk. Ask Mike if you need inspiration as he has a few walks which he prepared earlier. Volunteer, Volunteer, Volunteer Richard Davis, Chairman 01453 762373 OUR FIRST TWO SHORT WALKS: As a group we are currently one of the most successful in Gloucestershire. Our walks are well supported. Thank you Mon 10 Oct morning 4m L/M Start The Week easy paced everyone. Our footpath workers are producing some solid short walk Kingscote - Mike & Heather 01453 873625 Meet results. Well done chaps. In fact well done everybody involved 10.20 for 10:30 start from Kingscote, Hunters Hall Inn CP. with the group. http://tinyurl.com/mapKingscoteHuntersHall L162/E168 ST 814960 Hay Bottom. Newington Bagpath, Kingscote Park. Pub But we still need more volunteers. We need new committee lunch possible at end. Terrain L/M mostly level. Come and try out members; we have lost two recently. We need a new treasurer. our new type of walks. None of the work involved is particularly onerous. The committee Mon 24 Oct morning 4m M Start The Week easy paced short meets 4 times a year for two or three hours and we need to fill walk from Amberley - Richard & Diana 01453 762373 Meet the vacancies to introduce new blood and perhaps obtain fresh 10.20 for 10:30 start from Amberley War Memorial (NB this is up ideas. The treasurer’s job is really quite simple involving on the Common not by the Amberley Inn). Park with accounting for 20 – 30 cheques and deposits a year, a lot less consideration on the Common without damaging grass. than the average personal bank account. So please, someone L162/E168 SO 851015 http://tinyurl.com/mapAmberleyWM Bit come forward and give us a hand. of the Common, Manor Woods and back to Black Horse. Lunch or shandy possible afterwards Terrain: M moderate.

Page 1 - www.southcotswoldramblers.org.uk South Cotswold Ramblers Led Walks Programme October 2011

Sat 1 Oct morning 6.5m M Selsley Common Steve & Rosemary - 01453 860130 Meet 09:50 for 10:00 start from Selsley Common main Car Park. L162/E168 SO 829027 http://tinyurl.com/mapSelsleyCom King's Stanley, Stanley Downton, Stroudwater Canal, Selsley. Wed 5 Oct long morning 7m M Luckington and Didmarton John G - 01453 834141 Meet 09:50 for 10:00 start from Royal Ship Inn CP, Luckington. L173/ E168 ST 833840 http://tinyurl.com/mapLuckington Sopworth, Didmarton, Brook End. Morning food advised. Pub Lunch available afterwards. Sat 8 Oct EITHER day 10.5m M Alex's Walk Alex - 01453 826907 Meet 09:50 for 10:00 start from Cam & Dursley Railway Station (free parking). L162/E167 SO 752021 http://tinyurl.com/mapCamDursRailStat Cam, Dursley outskirts, Uley, Coaley. Picnic. Sat 8 Oct OR morning 6m L/M The Old and The New Tim - 01453 757104 Meet 09:50 for 10:00 start from Selsley Common main car park on B4066. L162/E168 SO 829027 http://tinyurl.com/mapSelsleyCom Visiting the old railway and the latest Cotswold Canals.developments. A steady climb to end. Mon 10 Oct morning 4m L/M Start The Week easy paced short walk from Kingscote Mike & Heather - 01453 873625 Meet 10.20 for 10:30 start from Kingscote, Hunters Hall Inn CP. http://tinyurl.com/mapKingscoteHuntersHall L162/E168 ST 814960 Hay Bottom. Newington Bagpath, Kingscote Park. Pub lunch possible at end. Come and try out our new type of walks. Wed 12 Oct morning 6m M/H Whiteshill Circular Denys - 01453 751581 on day 07783 269574 Meet 09:50 for 10:00 start from Car Park next to Village Shop by Playing Field in Whiteshill. E179/L162 SO 839070 http://tinyurl.com/mapWhiteshillCP Whiteshill and beyond. Again. Anti-clockwise on Cotswold Way. Snacks available at Village Shop before and after. Sat 15 Oct day 10m L/M Symonds Yat Andrew - 01452 857958 on day 07900 390351 Meet 09:50 for 10:00 start from Kerne Bridge Picnic Site (just off B4234). L162/OL14 SO 582187 http://tinyurl.com/mapKerneBridgeCP Goodrich, Wye Valley Walk (under Coldwell Rocks and past Welsh Bicknor). Bring Picnic. Wed 19 Oct short day 7.5m M Nympsfield and Owlpen Olivia - 01453 751716 Meet 09:50 for 10:00 start from Coaley Peak CP. L162/E168 SO 794014 http://tinyurl.com/mapCoaleyPeak Nympsfield, High Wood, Lutheredge Farm, Owlpen Manor. Terrain moderate with two steep downhill sections. Bring packed lunch. Sat 22 Oct day 8.5m M/H The beautiful villages around Stow on the Wold Sally & Ros - 01453 872729 /01285 655521 on day 07818 425088 Meet 09:50 for 10:00 start from free public car park at Tesco, Stow, on A429. If full try all- day car park on edge of Stow on A436 to Chipping Norton (about 10 mins walk). http://tinyurl.com/mapStowTescoCP OL45 SP 191261 A walk round the villages around Stow - Broadwell, Donnington, Upper and Lower Swell and Maugersbury.Bring a picnic. Mon 24 Oct morning 4m M Start The Week easy paced short walk from Amberley Richard & Diana - 01453 762373 Meet 10.20 for 10:30 start from Amberley War Memorial (NB this is up on the Common not by the Amberley Inn). Park with consideration on the Common without damaging grass. L162/E168 SO 851015 http://tinyurl.com/mapAmberleyWM Bit of the Common, Manor Woods and back to Black Horse. Lunch or shandy afterwards Terrain: M moderate. Try our new type of walks. Wed 26 Oct morning 6m L/M Malmesbury Bridges Walk Jacqui - 01666 826139 on day 07778 948615 Meet 09:50 for 10:00 start from Old Station Yard CP, Malmesbury (Pay & Display) . E168/L173 ST 932875 http://tinyurl.com/mapMalmesburyOldStationYard Round the environs of Malmesbury with its historic bridges. Lunch poss. Sat 29 Oct day 10.5m H Gloucestershire Way No 1 Mike & Richard - 01453 873625 / 01453 762373 on day 07749 282087 Meet 09:20 for 09:30 start fromBream Church CP (via A48 to Lydney and turn R along B4231 Bream Road), then car share to Chepstow Castle CP (£3.50) (arrangements on day depending on numbers). L162/OL14 SO 601054 http://tinyurl.com/mapBreamChurchCP A hundred mile linear walk - Forest, Vale and High Blue Hill - to Stow & Tewkesbury - eventually. Today's section is from Chepstow via Tidenham Chase and Woolaston Common to Bream with views if clear. Picnic. IMPORTANT - KEEPING TOGETHER ON A WALK Larger parties will ONLINE USERS have a back marker appointed for the walk. Please inform them if you need If you view this programme on line, you can click the to drop behind for a comfort stop, and tell the back marker when you maps, eg http://tinyurl.com/mapSelsleyCom catch up again. All members of larger parties are asked to help by keeping a look out behind them. If the people behind you are in danger of losing Zoom Control - and + will give you 8 different touch, please pause and tell the people in front of you to stop too, types of map including Road, Landranger, Explorer and especially at woodland path junctions. Thank you. even Street Maps. Have you tried yet? If not, why not! ALL LEISURE ACTIVITIES have inherent hazards associated with them including rambling. In spite of participants’ safety always being the paramount concern, accidents will occasionally occur. It is important that each person appreciates their responsibility to identify hazards and take all reasonable steps to eliminate or minimise the potential for accidents. ADVERSE CONDITIONS Leaders may decide to cancel or shorten the walk, taking into account everyone's health and safety. Please contact them if doubt about conditions before travelling. Leaders are welcome to have news put on the message board. Just contact Mike. THE RAMBLERS ASSOCIATION is a registered charity (England & Wales no 1093577, Scotland SC039799) and a company limited by guarantee in England & Wales (no 4458492) Registered office 2nd floor, Camelford House, 87-90 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7TW. AREA NEWS JUNE 2011 - We are in urgent need of a new editor for Area News, so there will not be a full issue this time. If you might consider helping in any way for a possible edition in October, please contact Area Chairman Richard Davis on 01453 762373 or email [email protected] AREA MID-WEEK WALKS

All walks usually start at 10am and are about 9-10 miles unless otherwise stated. Sorry, no dogs! Map numbers: E = Explorer; OL = Outdoor Leisure; LR = Landranger. 2011

Wed 6 Jul 10:00 10m Guiting Power Derek T - 01242 678655 or 07710 339297 (walk morning) Guiting Power Village Hall CP (OL45/LR163) SP 095246 Undulating walk via Hawling and Guiting Wood. Varied scenery and good views. Picnic Wed 13 Jul 10:00 8m Stanton & Snowshill Hazel - 01242 254105 or 07884 094365 (walk morning) New Village Hall near Stanton Court (not the old VH in Church Lane) (OL45/LR150) SP 067343 Walk Stanton, Stanway, Lidcombe Wood, Snowshill, Gt Brockhampton, Buckland Wood, Laverton. Picnic Wed 20 Jul 10:00 10m Withington & Rendcomb Heather - 01242 245070 or 07742 050385 (walk morning) Withington Village Hall CP (150m East from the Mill Inn up steep entrance on right) (OL45/LR163) SP 034153 Walk through Withington Woods then along ridge to Rendcomb. Back via Chedworth (picnic or pub lunch at Seven Tuns) and Roman Villa Wed 27 Jul 10:00 10m Hills Galore Martin - 01249 720809 Coaley Peak CP (E168/LR162) SO 794013 Walk Nympsfield, Bencombe, Virgins Corner Wood, Dursley (pubs/cafes/picnic), Cam Long Down, Crawley Hill. Tue 2 Aug 10:00 10m Hawling Susanne - 01453 757212 Park in Hawling village and meet by church (OL45/LR163) SP063230 Walk Sudeley Lodge, Guiting Wood. Picnic Wed 10 Aug 10:00 10m May Hill Shirley - 01242 524031 Park by Huntley Church (Garden Centre turning) (OL14/LR162) SO 713195 Walk May Hill, Longhope (picnic) Tue 16 Aug 10:00 9m Andoversford Peter - 01242 524575 Park by Old Cattle Market in Andoversford (OL45/LR163) SP 023198 Walk St Paul's Epistle, Shill Hill, Staple Farm, Withington (pub lunch), Shipton Oliffe. Wed 24 Aug 10:00 10m Sherston Alan - 01249 720519 Park in Sherston High Street or nearby and meet outside "The Angel" halfway along the High Street (E168/LR173) ST 853858 Walk via Sopworth and the "Wiltshire Path" for optional pub lunch at Luckington or picnic on village green. Then Alderton and "MacMillan Way" back to Sherston Wed 31 Aug 10:00 10m Malverns Roy - 01242 245488 or 07766 413176 (walk morning) Wynds Point CP (Fee) (E190/LR150) SO 766406 Walk The Wyche, Sugar Loaf Hill, North Hill, Table Hill, Worcester Beacon. Picnic. Tue 6 Sep 10:00 10m Prinknash Catherine - 01452 615382 Prinknash Abbey CP (off A46) (E179/LR162) SO 880137 Over the hills to an Iron Age fort, Olivers, Workman's Wood, Cranham. Picnic. Tue 13 Sep 10:00 11m Priors Norton Catherine - 01452 615382 Lay-by on A38 just below Prior's Norton church (E179/LR162) SO 863244 Norton Hill, then by the Severn, Sandhurst. Picnic. Can be very muddy. Wed 21 Sep 10:00 10m Redmarley & Berrow Geoff & Janet - 01531 650349 or 07933 737891 (walk morning) Redmarley Village Hall CP (E190/LR150) SO 753311 Walk Lintridge, Bromesberrow, King's Green, Berrow (lunch in Leaders' garden, tea & cake available), Pendock, Hanover Green. Wed 28 Sep 10:00 10m Three Commons Link Martin - 01249 720809 Selsley Common CP (E168/LR162) SO 828026 Walk Rodborough Hill, Jacobs Knoll, Besbury Common, Minchinhampton (pubs/café/picnic), Box, Inchbrook, Bown Hill. Tue 4 Oct 10:00 10m Sevenhampton Roy - 01242 245488 or 07766 413176 (walk morning) Park by Sevenhampton Church. (Turn "Sevenhampton Church" NOT "Sevenhampton Village only") (OL45/LR163) SP 032217 Walk Syreford, Shipton Oliffe, Hampen, Hawling, Roel Gate, Brockhampton. No seious climbs. Picnic. Wed 12 Oct 10:00 10m Bisley Andy & Wendy - 01453 885498 Lay-by at North end of Bisley village (E179/LR163) SO 903064 Walk Oakridge, Eastcombe (picnic). Wed 19 Oct 10:00 11m Symonds Yat Des - 01242 245666 or 07979 505780 (walk morning) From Christchurch B4432 towards Symonds Yat. Past church 0.25 mile on left. (OL14/LR162). SO 570135 Limited parking. Please share cars. Walk The Biblins, Little Doward , Symonds Yat, Wye Gorge . Picnic, Wed 26 Oct 10:00 10m Cleeve Hill Derek T - 01242 678655 or 07710 339297 (walk morning) Lay-by off B4362 at Cleeve Hill (E179/LR163) SO 985270 Walk to Belas Knap via Postlip, skirting Winchcombe. Return via Cleeve Common. Some steady climbs; good views.

LEADERS - Offers of walks for the next programme (November 2011 to February 2012) are requested as soon as possible New leaders particularly welcome! Please contact Geoff Smithdale (Tel: 01531 650349) Email: [email protected] Walks details required by 31st August 2011, please. South Cotswold Ramblers Led Walks Programme July 2011

Sat 2 Jul day 11.5m M/H Winchcombe Andrew - 01452 857958 on day 07900 390351 Meet 09:50 for 10:00 start from Winchcombe, Back Lane CP £1 (off Gloucester Street). OL45/L150 SP 024284 http://tinyurl.com/mapWinchcombeCP Sudeley Castle, Wardens Way, Windrush Way, Charlton Abbots, Cotswold Way. Picnic Wed 6 Jul long morning 7m H The hills are alive with the sound of moaning John G - 01453 834141 Meet 09:50 for 10:00 start from off A46 near Bottlegreen Factory, South Woodchester. L162/E168 SO 840017 http://tinyurl.com/mapWoodchesterOffA46 Woodchester, Selsley Common, Inchbrook, Amberley. Very hilly. Bring food. Thu 7 Jul evening 4m M/H Woodchester & Selsley West Mike & Heather - 01453 873625 day 07749 282087 Meet 18:20 for 18:30 start from Ram Inn, South Woodchester lower car park. L162/E168 SO 839021 http://tinyurl.com/mapWoodchesterRamInn Via Woodchester village valley, Water Lane, Selsley West. Drink/food poss. after. Sat 9 Jul EITHER short day 7m M Cam and Uley circular Maurice & David 01453 811162 / 01453 547580 on day 07912 552075 Meet 09:50 for 10:00 start from Cam Peak CP (Peaked Down). L162/E167 ST 767993 http://tinyurl.com/mapCamPeakCP Cam Long Down, Uley Bury, Uley. Picnic. Sat 9 Jul OR longer 11m M Adlestrop day out Errol & Pip - 07716 752391 Meet 09:50 for 10:00 start from Adlestrop Village Hall CP (money box for parking). L163/OL45 SP 241271 http://tinyurl.com/mapAdlestropVillageHallCP Evenlode, Chastleton, Cornwell, Oddington. Picnic lunch. Tue 12 Jul morning 7m M/H Hills and woods and a little used road Jane & Janet - 07774 485483 / 07919 553326 Meet 09:50 for 10:00 start from Woodchester Park NT car park. Turn off B4066 road for Nympsfield. Follow signs to Woodchester Park (£2 or free for NT members). L162/E168 SO 797011 http://tinyurl.com/mapWoodchesterPkNTCP Valley Walk around Woodchester Park. Bring drink and snack. Lunch possible afterwards at pub in Nympsfield. Thu 14 Jul evening 3.5m L/M Amberley Amble Brian & Sheelagh - 01453 872220 on day 07761 039595 Meet 18:20 for 18:30 start at Amberley Inn at top of Culver Hill. Park in lanes opposite inn. L162/E168 SO 850013 http://tinyurl.com/mapAmberleyInn Amberley Beaudessert, Box, Minchinhampton. Pub meal possible at end. Sat 16 Jul day 8.5m M Ledbury to Oyster Hill Mike & Heather - 01453 873625 on day 07749 282087 Meet 09:50 for 10:00 start. In Ledbury Centre turn L opposite Black and White Market House. Pass Fire Station and Fish & Chip shop on R to Free CP, signed to R. L149/E189 SO 706376 http://tinyurl.com/mapLedburyFreeCP Through orchards to Wellington Heath, Herefordshire Trail, Coddington Vineyard, Oyster Hill (panorama). (One of 75 Ramblers Best Walks Britain) Wed 20 Jul long morning 8m M West of Kemble John G - 01453 834141 Meet 09:50 for 10:00 start. Tunnel House Inn, Coates. E168/L163 SO 965005 http://tinyurl.com/mapTunnelHouse Canal, source of Thames, Kemble station, Jackament Bottom, Monarchs Way, Bring food. Pub lunch possible at end. (VG Food JG). Fri 22 Jul evening 5m M Rodborough Parish Council Walk Richard & Diana - 01453 762373 on day 07973 860669 Meet 17:50 for 18:00 start from Rodborough Pavilion Car Park. Go up from Golden Cross A46 and straight across Rodborough Hill into Butterow West. L162/E168 SO 847044 http://tinyurl.com/mapRodboroughPavilion Manor Woods and Woodchester.

WWW - Welcome to Walking Weekend jointly with Stroud Rambling Club Sat 23 Jul EITHER day 12m M/H WWW Coaley Peak Circular Richard & Diana - 01453 762373 on day 07973 860669 Meet 09:50 for 10:00 start from Coaley Peak CP. L162/E168 SO 794014 http://tinyurl.com/mapCoaleyPeak Cotswold Way to Dudbridge them back through Woodchester and up through Woodchester Park. Bring picnic. Sat 23 Jul OR figure of 8 9m M/H WWW Coaley Peak figure of 8 Mike & Heather - 01453 873625 on day 07749 282087 Meet 09:50 for 10:00 start from Coaley Peak CP. L162/E168 SO 794014 http://tinyurl.com/mapCoaleyPeak am 4 miles Nympsfield Valley, pm 5 miles, to include Hetty Peglers Tump and the Vale. Pub snack or picnic. Sun 24 Jul EITHER day 11m M/H WWW Around the Commons Paul 01453 884631 Meet 08:50 for 09:00 prompt start from Leisure Centre Car Park Stroud. L162/E168 SO 844055 http://tinyurl.com/mapStroudLCCP Dogs on lead. Picnic. Mileage 50p. Sun 24 Jul OR afternoon 5.5m M WWW Rodborough Common Mystery Tour Mike - 01453 873625 on day 07749 282087 Meet 13:50 for 14:00 start from Car Park just above Rodborough Fort on Rodborough Common. L162/E168 SO 851040 http://tinyurl.com/mapRodboroughCommonCP1 (Or meet at Stroud Leisure Centre for 1:30 start) Mileage 30p. Dogs on lead.

Wed 27 Jul short day 7.5m M/H Woods with Witcombes Sheelagh & Brian - 01453 872220 Meet 09:50 for 10:00 start from Foston's Ash CP. L163/E179 SO 914114 http://tinyurl.com/mapFostonsAsh Undulating mainly woodland walk via Witcombe Wood, Cranham and Sheepscombe. Bring packed lunch but tea/beer available at end. Thu 28 Jul evening 4m M/H An evening stroll from Hunters Hall Kathy - 01453 860004 Meet 18:20 for 18:30 start from Hunters Hall Inn CP, Kingscote. L162/E168 ST 814960 (Last summer's walk reversed). http://tinyurl.com/mapKingscoteHuntersHall Hay Bottom, Lasborough and Newington Bagpath. Pub at end. Sat 30 Jul day 8m M Ghost Walks No 1 Bernard - 01453 884013 on day 07816 834828 Meet 09:50 for 10:00 start from edge of common behind Minchinhampton Church. L162/E168 SO 872009 http://tinyurl.com/mapMinchEdgeCommon Come and hear about some local ghosts and strange things. Route:- Cherington, Avening, Well Hill. Picnic (Pub stop may be possible if time). South Cotswold Ramblers Led Walks Programme August 2011

Wed 3 Aug morning 5.5m M From Hillesley Anne E - 01453 842551 Meet 09:50 for 10:00 start from Playing Field car park, Hillesley. L162/E167 ST 768895 http://tinyurl.com/mapHillesleyPF Harley Common, Kingswood. Pub lunch at end if required. Thu 4 Aug evening 4m M/H Walk around Nailsworth Steve & Rosemary - 01453 860130 Meet 18:20 for 18:30 start from Car Park opposite Nailsworth Bus Station. L162/E168 ST 849996 http://tinyurl.com/mapNailsworthCPoppBusSt Barton End, Rockness, Shortwood. Possible pub meal at end. Sat 6 Aug day 9m M The Roman Way Errol & Pip - 07716 752391 Meet 09:50 for 10:00 start from Chedworth Old Airfield. L163/OL45 SP 039131 http://tinyurl.com/mapChedworthOldAirfield Withington, Roman Villa, Chedworth Woods. Picnic lunch. Tue 9 Aug morning 5.25m H Two Hill Forts and a Couple of Churches Ray - 01453 547213 Meet 09:50 for 10:00 start Village Hall Horton. L162/E167 ST 757844 http://tinyurl.com/mapHortonVHall No Pub unfortunately. Thu 11 Aug evening 4m L/M Sherston evening walk Jacqui - 01666 826139 on day 07778 948615 Meet 18:20 for 18:30 Park in Sherston High St, meet outside The Rattlebone. L173/E168 ST 853859 http://tinyurl.com/mapRattleboneInn Ladyswood Estate. Food/drink available afterwards. Sat 13 Aug EITHER morning 5m M/H Laurie Lee country Sally & Ros - 01453 872729 /01285 655521 on day 07818 425088 Meet 09:50 for 10:00 start from Bulls Cross lay-by. B4070 above Slad. Limited parking area so park considerately. E179/L162 SO 877087 http://tinyurl.com/mapBullsCross A walk around the childhood home area of Laurie Lee, where he got inspiration for Cider with Rosie. Sat 13 Aug OR longer 13.8m M/H Minchinhampton and Avening John G - 01453 834141 Meet 09:50 for 10:00 start from edge of common behind Minchinhampton Church. L162/E168 SO 872009 http://tinyurl.com/mapMinchEdgeCommon Weighbridge, Hazel Wood, new paths in Avening, Cherington Ponds, Peaches Farm. Two steep hills. Bring a packed lunch. Wed 17 Aug morning 6m M Colesbourne Circular Enid - 01242 863283 on day 07962 561888 Meet 09:50 for 10:00 start from The Colesbourne Inn. Use rear car park. On Cheltenham to Cirencester Road. L163/E179 SO 999133 http://tinyurl.com/mapColesbourneInn From Colesbourne to Norbury Hill fort, return via Upper Coberley and Cockleford. Pub lunch available at end. Thu 18 Aug evening 4m M Brockworth and the Witcombes Enid - 01242 863283 on day 07962 561888 Meet 18:20 for 18:30 start from Twelve Bells CP or lay-by by Roman Villa Lane. Take road towards Birdlip at Cross Hands roundabout on A46. L162/E179 SO 905156 http://tinyurl.com/mapTwelveBellsCP Short circular walk past Witcombe reservoir and along Cotswold Way. Pub available at end. Sat 20 Aug day 9.5m L Horse country Olivia - 01453 751716 Meet 09:50 for 10:00 start from Tetbury old station CP (free). L162/E168 ST 893933 http://tinyurl.com/mapTetburyOldStation Little Larkhill, Long Newnton, Shipton Mill, Shipton Moyne, Starveall, Tetbury. Picnic. Wed 24 Aug morning 6m L Around Hamfallow Maurice - 01453 811162 on day 07912 552075 Meet 09:50 for 10:00 start from Mariners Arms CP Berkeley. L162/E167 ST 681992 http://tinyurl.com/mapBerkeleyMarinersArms Circular via Halmore, Breadstone, Berkeley Heath. Pub lunch possible after. WALK OFFERS NEEDED FOR NOVEMBER TO FEBRUARY Thank you leaders for the 53 (!) great walks planned for this programme. Enid (01242 863283) Midweek and John G (01453 834141) Weekend look forward to your offers of a date or dates no later than 25 August. Then please phone or send the details online if you are able (see the Leaders’ Page) by 25 September or sooner. Thanks once again for your help. Mike, Walks Programme Coordinator Fri 26 Aug evening 5m M Rodborough Parish Council Walk Richard & Diana - 01453 762373 on day 07973 860669 Meet 17:50 for 18:00 start from Rodborough Pavilion Car Park. Go up from Golden Cross A46 and straight across Rodborough Hill into Butterow West. L162/E168 SO 847044 http://tinyurl.com/mapRodboroughPavilion Down in the valley. Sat 27 Aug day 9m M/H Castle Combe Walk - Hugh Who? Ray - 01453 547213 Meet 09:50 for 10:00 start from car park at top of Castle Combe. L173/E156 ST 845777 http://tinyurl.com/mapCastleCombe North Wraxall, West Kington. Bring a picnic. Wed 31 Aug morning 5.5m M/H Once more into the Toadsmoor Valley Richard & Diana 01453 762373 on day 07973 860669 Meet 09:50 for 10:00 start from Brimscombe, Pavillion Lay-by. L162/E168 SO 877022 http://tinyurl.com/mapBrimscombeLayby Into the Toadsmooor Valley - up one side and back the other. PLEASE NOTE RING the leader if you are in any doubt about taking part, especially if you haven’t walked recently. Try shorter walks first. TERRAIN RATINGS L - Level or little climbing L/M - The odd hill M - Moderate amount of climbing, but with plenty of easy walking M/H - Moderate to Hilly with quite a lot of hills H - Hilly ups and downs for most of the time. WHAT TO BRING Bananas are popular as a snack, and bring plenty of water, to avoid dehydration. On day walks you are advised to bring food supplies, even if planning a pub lunch, in case the pub is closed. Wear strong footwear. Brings waterproofs and/or warmer clothing. It is advisable to bring a simple first aid kit. Remove muddy boots in pubs/churches. Sorry, dogs not allowed. PLEASE don't walk ahead of the leader unless asked. MESSAGE BOARD will show any changes or additional information about any walk, see www.southcotswoldramblers.org.uk/messageboard NON MEMBERS You are welcome to walk with the Group three times. We hope you will then wish to join, either on-line at www.ramblers.org.uk or with a leaflet, quoting GR03 if you wish to be in our particular Group. Once a Member you can walk with any group in Britain. Newly joined members please email Mike ([email protected]) or ring 01453 873625 for new member information. South Cotswold Ramblers Led Walks Programme September 2011 Thu 1 Sep evening 4.5m M Avening evening walk John G - 01453 834141 Meet 18:20 for 18:30 start from Avening outside Bell Inn. B4014 Nailsworth route closed for repairs, approach via Minchinhampton or Chavenage Green. L162/E168 ST 881980 http://tinyurl.com/mapAvening Hazel Wood, Longmans Barn Farm. S T R O U D W A L K I N G F E S T I V A L Sat 3 Sep morning 5m M The Golden Valley Olivia - 01453 751716 Meet 09:50 for 10:00 start from Cowcombe Hill, lay by at top. L162/E168 SO 909019 http://tinyurl.com/mapCowcombeHill Panoramic views, streams, woodland, a lake and an old canal. Interesting village of Frampton Mansell. One steepish descent which needs care. The two short climbs will be taken at a steady pace. Wed 7 Sep morning 5.5m M/H Selsley and Woodchester sights Mike & Heather - 01453 873625 on day 07749 282087 Meet 09:50 for 10:00 start from main car park on Selsley Common near Stroud on B4066. L162/E168 SO 829027 http://tinyurl.com/mapSelsleyCom A moderately hilly walk with pauses to catch our breath and admire the many views, weather permitting. We visit The Toots long barrow and topograph, the site of the Woodchester Roman Villa, through South Woodchester Conservation Area, finally returning gently up across the fields to Selsley Common. Thu 8 Sep evening 4m L Daneway Evening Stroll Richard & Diana - 01453 762373 on day 07973 860669 Meet 18:20 for 18:30 start from Daneway Inn Car Park. L162/E168 SO 939034 http://tinyurl.com/mapDanewayFood available. Possibly order before we walk. Sat 10 Sep short day 7m M Woodland, heathland and the Cotswold Way Ron & Brenda - 01453 759838 Meet 09:50 for 10:00 start from NT car park at Shortwood, Haresfield Beacon. L162/E179 SO 831086 http://tinyurl.com/mapShortwoodCP A pleasant walk through woodland and heathland with lovely views of the Painswick Valley and the River Severn. Items of interest include Cliff Well, the Cromwell Stone and Rudge Hill Nature Reserve. Bring light picnic. Wed 14 Sep day 10m L/M A visit to Miserden Richard & Diana - 01453 762373 on day 07973 860669 Meet 09:30 for 9:40 coffee and 10:00 start from Carpenters Arms Miserden. Park in pub CP or road if full. Order pub lunch at start when coffee will be available courtesy of the Landlord. L163/E179 SO 937088 http://tinyurl.com/mapMiserdenCArms Figure of eight based on Miserden. Pub lunch available after morning walk. Fri 16 Sep evening 5m M Rodborough Parish Council Walk Richard & Diana - 01453 762373 on day 07973 860669 Meet 17:50 for 18:00 start from Rodborough Pavilion Car Park. Go up from Golden Cross A46 and straight across Rodborough Hill into Butterow West. L162/E168 SO 847044 http://tinyurl.com/mapRodboroughPavilion Rodborough and Kingscourt revisited. Sat 17 Sep EITHER figure of 8 10.5m L Saul Junction and Eastington Bernard - 01453 884013 on day 07816 834828 Meet 09:50 for 10:00 start from Fromebridge Inn on A38, access from A419/A38 roundabout. L162/EO14 SO 769073 http://tinyurl.com/mapFromebridgeInn AM 6 miles Walk Bridge, Whitminster, Eastington. PM 4.5 miles Frampton, Saul Junction. Pub Lunch possible. Sat 17 Sep OR day 9m M Tetbury Circular John G - 01453 834141 Meet 09:50 for 10:00 Park near church at Avening. B4014 Nailsworth route closed for repairs, approach via Minchinhampton or Chavenage Green. L162/E168 ST 880980 http://tinyurl.com/mapAvening Via Chavenage, Tetbury and Steps Lane. Picnic.

Wed 21 Sep morning 5m M Frampton Mansell circular Ros - 01285 655521 on day 07752 397855 Meet 09:50 for 10:00 start from Frampton Mansell, park in the car park at the rear of the Crown Inn. L163/E168 SO 923027 http://tinyurl.com/mapFramptonMansCrown More Favourite Walks No 7 - 'A moderate walk which gives a variety of scenery - it descends into the valley through fields, lanes, woodland and finally to the Thames and Severn Canal towpath.' Lunch possible. Sat 24 Sep short day 8.5m H St Catherine's Valley Ray - 01453 547213 Meet 09:50 for 10:00 start from slip road off the A420 at west end of Marshfield by new Barn Conversions. L172/E155 ST 771737 http://tinyurl.com/mapMarshfield St Catherine's Court, Limestone Link & Cold Aston. Picnic as pub at Cold Aston now closed. Tea Shops etc. available in Marshfield after walk. Thu 29 Sep morning 5.5m L Watch the Severn Bore Bernard - 01453 884013 on day 07816 834828 Meet 09:20 for 09:30 prompt start from lay-by on West side of Elmore Road. just before half timbered black & white house. (over canal at Sellars Bridge & straight on). L162/E179 SO 789150 http://tinyurl.com/mapElmore Route:- walk to river (4 star bore forecast), Poolpits Wood, Church Covert, Farleys End, Elmore. PLEASE NOTE RING the leader if you are in any doubt about taking part, especially if you haven’t walked recently. Try shorter walks first. TERRAIN RATINGS L - Level or little climbing L/M - The odd hill M - Moderate amount of climbing, but with plenty of easy walking M/H - Moderate to Hilly with quite a lot of hills H - Hilly ups and downs for most of the time. WHAT TO BRING Bananas are popular as a snack, and bring plenty of water, to avoid dehydration. On day walks you are advised to bring food supplies, even if planning a pub lunch, in case the pub is closed. Wear strong footwear. Brings waterproofs and/or warmer clothing. It is advisable to bring a simple first aid kit. Remove muddy boots in pubs/churches. Sorry, dogs not allowed. PLEASE don't walk ahead of the leader unless asked. MESSAGE BOARD will show any changes or additional information about any walk, see www.southcotswoldramblers.org.uk/messageboard NON MEMBERS You are welcome to walk with the Group three times. We hope you will then wish to join, either on-line at www.ramblers.org.uk or with a leaflet, quoting GR03 if you wish to be in our particular Group. Once a Member you can walk with any group in Britain. Newly joined members please email Mike ([email protected]) or ring 01453 873625 for new member information. THE RAMBLERS ASSOCIATION is a registered charity (England & Wales no 1093577, Scotland SC039799) and a company limited by guarantee in England and Wales (no 4458492) Registered office 2nd floor, Camelford House, 87-90 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7TW. South Cotswold Ramblers Led Walks Programme October 2011

Sat 1 Oct morning 6.5m M Selsley Common Steve & Rosemary - 01453 860130 Meet 09:50 for 10:00 start from Selsley Common main Car Park. L162/E168 SO 829027 http://tinyurl.com/mapSelsleyCom King's Stanley, Stanley Downton, Stroudwater Canal, Selsley. Wed 5 Oct long morning 7m M Luckington and Didmarton John G - 01453 834141 Meet 09:50 for 10:00 start from Royal Ship Inn CP, Luckington. L173/ E168 ST 833840 http://tinyurl.com/mapLuckington Sopworth, Didmarton, Brook End. Morning food advised. Pub Lunch available afterwards. Sat 8 Oct EITHER day 10.5m M Alex's Walk Alex - 01453 826907 Meet 09:50 for 10:00 start from Cam & Dursley Railway Station (free parking). L162/E167 SO 752021 http://tinyurl.com/mapCamDursRailStat Cam, Dursley outskirts, Uley, Coaley. Picnic. Sat 8 Oct OR morning 6m L/M The Old and The New Tim - 01453 757104 Meet 09:50 for 10:00 start from Selsley Common main car park on B4066. L162/E168 SO 829027 http://tinyurl.com/mapSelsleyCom Visiting the old railway and the latest Cotswold Canals.developments. A steady climb to end. Mon 10 Oct morning 4m L/M Start The Week easy paced short walk from Kingscote Mike & Heather - 01453 873625 Meet 10.20 for 10:30 start from Kingscote, Hunters Hall Inn CP. http://tinyurl.com/mapKingscoteHuntersHall L162/E168 ST 814960 Hay Bottom. Newington Bagpath, Kingscote Park. Pub lunch possible at end. Come and try out our new type of walks. Wed 12 Oct morning 6m M/H Whiteshill Circular Denys - 01453 751581 on day 07783 269574 Meet 09:50 for 10:00 start from Car Park next to Village Shop by Playing Field in Whiteshill. E179/L162 SO 839070 http://tinyurl.com/mapWhiteshillCP Whiteshill and beyond. Again. Anti-clockwise on Cotswold Way. Snacks available at Village Shop before and after. Sat 15 Oct day 10m L/M Symonds Yat Andrew - 01452 857958 on day 07900 390351 Meet 09:50 for 10:00 start from Kerne Bridge Picnic Site (just off B4234). L162/OL14 SO 582187 http://tinyurl.com/mapKerneBridgeCP Goodrich, Wye Valley Walk (under Coldwell Rocks and past Welsh Bicknor). Bring Picnic. Wed 19 Oct short day 7.5m M Nympsfield and Owlpen Olivia - 01453 751716 Meet 09:50 for 10:00 start from Coaley Peak CP. L162/E168 SO 794014 http://tinyurl.com/mapCoaleyPeak Nympsfield, High Wood, Lutheredge Farm, Owlpen Manor. Terrain moderate with two steep downhill sections. Bring packed lunch. Sat 22 Oct day 8.5m M/H The beautiful villages around Stow on the Wold Sally & Ros - 01453 872729 /01285 655521 on day 07818 425088 Meet 09:50 for 10:00 start from free public car park at Tesco, Stow, on A429. If full try all- day car park on edge of Stow on A436 to Chipping Norton (about 10 mins walk). http://tinyurl.com/mapStowTescoCP OL45 SP 191261 A walk round the villages around Stow - Broadwell, Donnington, Upper and Lower Swell and Maugersbury.Bring a picnic. Mon 24 Oct morning 4m M Start The Week easy paced short walk from Amberley Richard & Diana - 01453 762373 Meet 10.20 for 10:30 start from Amberley War Memorial (NB this is up on the Common not by the Amberley Inn). Park with consideration on the Common without damaging grass. L162/E168 SO 851015 http://tinyurl.com/mapAmberleyWM Bit of the Common, Manor Woods and back to Black Horse. Lunch or shandy afterwards Terrain: M moderate. Try our new type of walks. Wed 26 Oct morning 6m L/M Malmesbury Bridges Walk Jacqui - 01666 826139 on day 07778 948615 Meet 09:50 for 10:00 start from Old Station Yard CP, Malmesbury (Pay & Display) . E168/L173 ST 932875 http://tinyurl.com/mapMalmesburyOldStationYard Round the environs of Malmesbury with its historic bridges. Lunch poss. Sat 29 Oct day 10.5m H Gloucestershire Way No 1 Mike & Richard - 01453 873625 / 01453 762373 on day 07749 282087 Meet 09:20 for 09:30 start from Bream Church CP (via A48 to Lydney and turn R along B4231 Bream Road), then car share to Chepstow Castle CP (£3.50) (arrangements on day depending on numbers). L162/OL14 SO 601054 http://tinyurl.com/mapBreamChurchCP A hundred mile linear walk - Forest, Vale and High Blue Hill - to Stow & Tewkesbury - eventually. Today's section is from Chepstow via Tidenham Chase and Woolaston Common to Bream with views if clear. Picnic. IMPORTANT - KEEPING TOGETHER ON A WALK Larger parties will ONLINE USERS have a back marker appointed for the walk. Please inform them if you If you view this programme on line, you can click the need to drop behind for a comfort stop, and tell the back marker when maps, eg http://tinyurl.com/mapSelsleyCom you catch up again. All members of larger parties are asked to help by keeping a look out behind them. If the people behind you are in danger of Zoom Control - and + will give you 8 different losing touch, please pause and tell the people in front of you to stop too, types of map including Road, Landranger, Explorer and especially at woodland path junctions. Thank you. even Street Maps. Have you tried yet? If not, why not! ALL LEISURE ACTIVITIES have inherent hazards associated with them including rambling. In spite of participants’ safety always being the paramount concern, accidents will occasionally occur. It is important that each person appreciates their responsibility to identify hazards and take all reasonable steps to eliminate or minimise the potential for accidents. ADVERSE CONDITIONS Leaders may decide to cancel or shorten the walk, taking into account everyone's health and safety. Please contact them if doubt about conditions before travelling. Leaders are welcome to have news put on the message board. Just contact Mike. 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