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Olivia
billed this walk as hilly, and it certainly is - 1,400 feet of ascent. |
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We start by
climbing from the Ram Inn at Woodchester up to Amberley, on the other
side of the valley. |
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Marie and
Norm pose as we have a breather. They say "Hello" to their
friends in the USA! |
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After
reaching the summit we traverse the common for a short way until we
plunge down again. David points to our next objective, Windsor Edge. |
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We pose in
front of Dunkirk Mill, converted to rather smart apartments from its
working origins. Olivia is 5th from the right. |
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Time for a
drink and/or a banana. |
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We set off
again and obtain great views of Inchbrook across the valley. |
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Blossom
time. |
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We pass the
new Crystal Fountal Mill retirement village, built on the site of a
former factory. Very peaceful here, some might say a little too quiet? |
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We make the
long climb up to the edge of Selsely Common, before leading back down to
the pub. where some of us take a well deserved lunch. |
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Facts and
figures about our two climbs to Amberley and Selsley Common. Windsor
Edge is the pimple in the middle! |
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