Home Walks Photos Archive 2004		The Furzes - 5 May 2004

	Another damp day - and this is May, nearly mid-Summer. Never mind, Jim took us on an excellent walk on the outskirts of Stroud and Stonehouse.
	Here we are about to hit open country after walking through some housing. Note the old barn.
	Rather soggy here as we head towards Doverow Hill.
	We keep getting views of Selsley Common, and its unusual church just below.
	We are so fortunate in this area, being able to walk into wonderful countryside right on our doorstep. Rodborough Common is visible on the right,
	Another view of Rodborough (left) and Selsley (right) Commons. The chimney of Ebley Mill is clear (mid left).
	After descending from Doverow Hill we spot the Arlingham Peninsula on the River Severn. As you look at this photo the river goes away on the right and comes back towards you on the left (near Slimbridge), a distance of 9 miles!
	Two calves with the "aaahh" factor.
	Heading up to Maiden Hill on the Cotswold Way. Jim calls this clump of trees The Furzes, although the Ordnance Survey have not recorded this name.
	It's going to rain - May Hill is very clear on the far side of the Severn. The camera was put away after this, but we enjoyed walking through the woods to Randwick before returning to Cashes Green.