Home Walks Photos Archive 2004		Around Minchinhampton and Rodborough Commons - 17 November 2004

	Tim gave his mid-week walk an intriguing title - "Back to the Jurassic (but no monsters!)".
	Tim explains that the Jurassic refers to the limestone geology of the area. Having lived in the area for most of his life, he could tell us many an interesting snippet. For instance the covered reservoir on the Common (behind him) used to be an open reservoir many years ago.
	We descend off the common through the village of Amberley ...
	... and along interesting pathways ...
	... with gardens still showing some colour.
	We keep obtaining views of Woodchester, and up on the skyline, Selsley Common.
	We pass a particularly striking garden.
	Woodchester Church spire and the north part of the village.
	A delightful quiet road under Rodborough Common.
	Derek takes a couple of photos of some of us as we survey the view. Wonder what Alex has seen - surely not a Jurassic monster?!
	Most of us do not seem too worried!
	Off we go after our drink stop up to the top ...
	... passing a colourful larch plantation ...
	... to see even wider views over Stroud to Doverow Hill and the Forest of Dean beyond.
	Tim points out that where we are standing used to be the main Roman route between Cirencester and Gloucester.
	After walking around the commons, we head back to the cars after a very interesting local walk.