South Cotswold Ramblers Our Covid Walks Programme December 2020 and April/May 2021

Wed 16 Dec Amberley circular BOOKING REQUIRED could be boggy depending on weather. There will be a short Moderate 5.5m Start 10:00 Est finish13:15 Down to stop for coffee after an hour's walk. We will stop for lunch at Watledge, along to Box woods, Minch and back. Terrain 1 Not our half way point which is at the Gilbertine Cafe on the much climbing. Only real climb up through Box Woods, outskirts of Poulton. Those wishing to bring their own lunch otherwise a couple of slight inclines. Everywhere seems to be can eat nearby. 10 places. To book text leader or call mobile. muddy at the moment. To book a place on this walk contact Leader - Janet W 01793 752540 or on day 07765 276534 the Walk Leader - Ann A 07931 114439 Meet 09:50 Amberley Meet Latton Church. (SN6 6DS) SU093957 There is limited war memorial, the one on the common. (GL5 5AA) L162/E168 parking at the church and at a pull in area just past the church. SO851016 Maps http://tinyurl.com/mapAmberleyWM The leader can also offer spaces for 3 cars at her house (this needs to be pre arranged). Mon 12 Apr A (short) Walk in the Park BOOKING REQUIRED Leisurely 3.5m.The boathouse walk in Woodchester Park. Sat 1 May Ridgeless Ridge Walk BOOKING REQUIRED Terrain 2 Hilly and level mix. A few hills but will be taken at a Moderate 6m Start time: 09:50 Est finish 13:15. Sapperton, gentle pace. 10 places. To book, please text Leader - Ann A Siccaridge, Far Oakridge, Oakridge and back along canal path. 07931 114439 Meet 10:00 Woodchester Park NT car park. Terrain 2 Hilly and level mix. Coffee stop half way round. 10 Turn off B4066 road for Nympsfield. Follow signs to places. To book, please call landline. Leaders - Brian and Woodchester Park (£2 or free for NT members). (GL10 Sheelagh 01453 872220 or on day 07749 931449 Meet: 3UP)Maps http://tinyurl.com/mapWoodchesterPkNTCP Sapperton village, near Church. (GL7 6LG) L163/E179 SO947033 Maps https://tinyurl.com/mapSapperton Thu 15 Apr After all this, it's the Hangman! FULLY BOOKED Moderate 7.5m Start time: 9:45 Est finish 13:30 Yanworth, Wed 5 May Around Birdlip and Caudle Green BOOKING Northleach, Hampnett. Terrain 2 Hilly and level mix. Bring a REQUIRED Moderate 8m Start time: 10:00 Est finish 14:00 A picnic. 10 places. Please book by text. Leaders - Sally & Ros circular walk in mainly woodland from Birdlip passing through 01453 872729 or on day 07818425088 Starting point Brimpsfield Park, Caudle Green and Climperwell Wood. Terrain Hangman's Stone layby on old A40 west of Northleach 2 Hilly and level mix. Bring picnic lunch/snack. 10 places. To between Hampnett/ Yanworth. (GL54 3QF) Grid ref SP088151 book, text leader - Lawrence A 07486 415265 Meet 10:00 (GL54 3QF) http://tinyurl.com/mapHangmansStone Birdlip, roadside parking near school. L163/E179 SO928142 (GL4 8JH) Mon 19 Apr Relaxed Revival FULLY BOOKED Leisurely 5.5 m Start time: 10:00 Est finish 13:15 Love Lane, Burleigh Thu 6 May Good use of old railway track BOOKING REQUIRED Common, Blue Boys, Tobacconist Farm, Box. Terrain 1 Not Leisurely 5.5m Start time 9:45 Est finish 13:00 Start Tetbury much climbing. One short sharp ascent. Bring snack perhaps railyard past Tetbury Hospital and on to Ashley. Return along for communal picnic at end. 10 places. To book, please call the old rail track. Great views weather allowing including sight landline. Leaders - Brian and Sheelagh Telephone: 01453 of the huge number of aircraft parked on Kemble airfield. 872220 or on day 07749 931449 Starting point Amberley War Terrain 0 Level walk using well maintained stIles and gates. Memorial. Park on Common without damaging grass. Leaders - Ron B and John G, To book call Ron on 01285 L162/E168 SO851016 (GL5 5AA) Maps 239054 or 07917 808234. 10 places. Start Tetbury old station https://tinyurl.com/mapAmberleyWM CP (free). (GL8 8DQ) L162/E168 ST893933

Wed 21 April Water or wine BOOKING REQUIRED Wed 12 May What a Find! BOOKING REQUIRED Moderate 5.8 m Start time: 10:00 Est finish 13:15 Down Leisurely 5.8m Start time: 10:00 Est finish 13:15 A circular walk through the vineyards to South Woodchester and back to in mainly woodland from Cranham passing through Buckholt, common along Water Lane. Terrain 2 Hilly and level mix. 10 Cranham, and Workman’s Woods. Terrain 2 Hilly and level mix. places. Book by text or call my mobile. Leader - Ann A 07931 Mostly woodland paths with one steep descent across a field. 114439 10 places. Starting point Common main car No stiles. 10 places. To book, please text leader Malcolm T park on B4066. (GL5 5PL) L162/E168 SO828026 07817 395486 Starting point Cranham, Buckholt Wood CP http://tinyurl.com/mapSelsleyCom approx 3m N of Painswick on A46, turn R to Birdlip/Cranham for 100 yds, then bear R, continue for 3/4 mile towards Wed 28 Apr Walking where the Gilbertines used to pray Cranham. CP on L just before 30mph sign. L163/E179 BOOKING REQUIRED Moderate 8 m Start time: 10:00 SO893130 GL4 8HP Est finish 14:00 A level walk from Latton to Poulton via Down https://tinyurl.com/mapCranhamBuckholtCP Ampney. A charming walk on level paths and across fields starting from Latton Church. No stiles!! One short section South Cotswold Ramblers Our Covid Walks Programme May - June 2021

Mon 17 May Tantalising Toadsmoor BOOKING REQUIRED Sat 5 June A tale of two valleys BOOKING REQUIRED Leisurely 3.3m Start time: 10:00 Est finish 12:00 A gentle walk Moderate 5.8m Start time: 10:00 Est finish 13:30 Down to , up to Manor Woods over the top to Butterrow and along the Toadsmoor valley, a great start to a day. Terrain 2 back. Terrain 2 Hilly and level mix. 30 places. Text or ring my mobile Hilly and level mix. 10 places. To book, please call mobile or to book. Leader Ann A Telephone: 07931 114439 Amberley War text Leaders Terry and Elaine Telephone: 01242 541271 or Memorial. Park on Common without damaging grass. (GL5 5AA) 07964 691995 Starting point Eastcombe, park by village green Maps https://tinyurl.com/mapAmberleyWM in centre L162/E168 SO890043 (GL6 7DP) Maps https://tinyurl.com/mapEastcombeVillageGreen Wed 9 Jun Staying on top BOOKING REQUIRED Moderate 6.3m Start time: 09:30 Est finish 13:15 On the top of Sat 22 May Hills and Commons BOOKING REQUIRED Common via Amberley, Bownham, Besbury, Hyde, Minchinhampton, Pinfarthings. Level. Could be muddy near Moderate 9m Start time: 10:00 Est finish 14:30 Hillesley, Besbury if rained recently. Bring a snack. 15 places. Book by text to Kilcott, Hawkesbury, , , Inglestone 07818 425088 Starting point Amberley War Memorial. Park on Common. Terrain 1 Not much climbing. Bring a snack, pub at common without damaging grass. Grid reference: SO851016 Nearest postcode: GL5 5AA walk end may be open for a drink. 10 places. Book by phone. Maps https://tinyurl.com/mapAmberleyWM Leader Ray F 01454 294284 or 07742 957897 Starting point: The Fleece Hillesley CP. We may have to park in nearby lane. Mon 14 Jun Westonbirt leisurely stroll BOOKING REQUIRED ST770897 (GL12 7RD) Maps Leisurely 3.5m A gentle (Monday-paced) walk past the grand house https://tinyurl.com/mapHillesleyFleece with Dorchester connections and now a school, through the tiny village and along the public bridleway through the National Wed 26 May Lakes, canals and a pretty village BOOKING Arboretum, returning along the Macmillan Way with lovely vistas REQUIRED Moderate 5m Start time: 10:00 Est finish 12:30 through the trees. Terrain 0 Level. 15 places, please book by text. A level walk around the and through the Leaders Mike and Heather G Telephone: 07749 282087 Starting point Westonbirt narrow side road (going north to south, see OS village of South Cerney. An easy walk across fields to Cerney map) linking Bowldown Road and A433 behind the Hare and Wick, along the disused railway line into the pretty village of Hounds Hotel. (GL8 8QL) L162/E168 ST861903 Nearest postcode: South Cerney and then back to the start point along the canal GL8 8QL Start 10:30 path. Canal path can be slippery if we've had a lot of rain. The Gateway cafe serves a good range of snacks and drinks. 10 Thu 17 Jun A visit to Beverston Castle - NO NEED TO BOOK places. Please book by Mobile Phone or text. Leader Janet W Easy 4m Chavenage Green. Tetbury church visible on left. Cross Tel: 01793 752540 or on day 07765 276534 Starting point A4135 through Beverston to the castle and church. Return via Chavenage Manor grounds. Terrain 0 Level. Easy walk. Care needed South Cerney Gateway Centre, Café CP. Please park in area when crossing A4135. Coffee and snacks available in Chavenage closest to Spine Road. (GL7 5TL) L163/E169 SU072971 Manor grounds after walk. No need to book, just turn up. Names taken on arrival. Leader John G Telephone: 01452 728760 or 07796 Thu 27 May Woodland Wander BOOKING REQUIRED 984557 Starting point Chavenage ST865956 Nearest postcode: GL8 8XS Start time: 10:00 Easy 3.3m Start time: 10:00 Est finish 12:45 Ladlecombe, Cranham Church and Mill, Buckholt Woods. Terrain 2 Hilly and Wed 23 Jun Both sides of the Uley Valley BOOKING REQUIRED level mix. Hills will be taken slowly! Bring a snack. 10 places. Moderate 6.5m Dursley, Sheephouse Farm, Stouts Hill, Uley, return Please book by text or mobile call. Leaders Patrick and Angela along the north side of the valley. Mainly through fields on good mobile 07778 662951 Patrick says,"My estimated finish time of paths, several stiles but no hills. Terrain 1 Not much climbing. Bring 12:45 allows for the very slow pace which I hope will a packed lunch. 15 places. Please book by text or phone 07721 605409. Leader Karen D Meet 09:50 Dursley, junction of Kingshill encourage folk who want just that!" Starting point Buckholt Road ( A4135) and Kings Drive (by Lidl Supermarket) Dursley. Park (near bungalow) on north side of road. L162 SO903135 (GL4 8HE) considerately in nearby side roads and please leave some parking Maps https://tinyurl.com/mapBuckholt spaces in front of the shops for their customers. Grid reference: ST751989 Nearest postcode: GL11 4DQ More maps: https://tinyurl.com/mapDursleyNearLidl Thu 3 Jun Welcome back with a familiar Minchinhampton walk BOOKING REQUIRED Leisurely 7m Start time: 10:00 Est Sat 26 Jun Peak and Park finish 13:30 via Peaches Farm to Devils Churchyard and on to Moderate 6.3m From Coaley Peak along the top of the woods to Cherington Ponds. Via across golf course to Selsley Common and down to the bottom entrance of Gatcombe Park then return to Minchinhampton. Easy walk Woodchester Park. Terrain 2 Hilly and level mix. Bring coffee and a with 2 climbs and several stiles. Some road walking. Bring sandwich to eat at the end if you wish. No need to book but names lunch. 20 places. Please book by text or phone. Leaders John G and phone numbers may still have to be taken for Track and Trace if it’s still in operation. Leader: Ann A Telephone: 07931 114439 and Ron B 01285 239054 or 07917 808234 Starting point Starting point Meet 09:50 at Coaley Peak Picnic Site CP. Do NOT Meet behind Church. (GL6 9JR) follow SatNav to GL11 5AU for last mile as it is not near the CP. The SO872009 site entrance is on the level B4066 road near Woodchester Park entrance. L162/E168 SO794012 South Cotswold Ramblers Our Covid Walks Programme May - June 2021

Wednesday, 30 June 2021 Take another Peak - NO NEED TO BOOK - Start time: 10:00 (Estimated finish time: 13:30) Moderate 5.2 miles Circular walk from Cam Peak. Terrain 2 Hilly and level mix. Still quite wet and muddy in places. One long and fairly steep descent and several hills. Coffee stop, bring sandwich to eat at finish if you'd like to. Leader: Ann A Telephone: 07931 114439 Starting point Cam Peak CP (Peaked Down). L162/E167. ST767993 https://tinyurl.com/mapCamPeakCP. Grid reference: ST767993 Nearest postcode: GL11 5HH This is a circular walk. No need to book but names will be taken for Track and Trace.

Thursday, 8 July 2021 The Holy Rail - NO NEED TO BOOK Start time: 9:30 (Estimated finish time: 13:30) Moderate 6.5 miles Moderate: Tetbury to Ashley over fields. Long grass. Back on old railway line. Level. Bring snack. No need to book but contact details will need to be taken if Track and Trace is still in place. Leader: Sally Telephone: 01453 872729 or 07818 425088 on day Starting point Tetbury Old Station car park. Free. L162/E168 Grid reference: ST893933 Nearest postcode: GL8 8EY