Home page Walks photos Archive 2006		southcotswoldramblers.org.uk Chalford to Battlescombe - 4 March 2006 Richard, our photographer for the day says, "I am afraid that the weather was rather good so I went a bit mad."
		We set off behind Bruno from our meeting place at his house ...
		... through sun kissed woods, bathed in the warm glow of Spring's awakening light
		The nearest we get to a pub!
		Before taking a bearing on Bisley Church Spire and while skirting the village ...
		... we pass a Gents, which Bruno assures us has got hot and cold running water - but there are no takers
		And some redundant agricultural machinery
		Stopping for lunch ...
		... before fording a stream ...
		... and looking down into Battlescombe
		A stile at the top of the hill
		Before going down to Througham ...
		... where the streams are frozen
		Climbing a steep bank ...
		... with views back up the valley
		A pause for breath in the sunshine ...
		... and another steep climb ... (Bruno our leader)
		With more valley views
		Gates don't only provide access
		No bird flu here
		We stop for tea ...
		... and another rest at Whitehall Bridge before ...
		... heading back along the canal where the catkins are plentiful this year ...
		... and the ducks walk on water!
		Photos and captions thanks to Richard
		As you can see, we thoroughly enjoy getting to know the South Cotswolds. We try to keep fit and succeed in having a good old chat. If you are interested in coming with us, see our walks programme and ring the leader if you have any questions about a particular walk. After two or three walks we hope you will then want to join the group as part of the national Ramblers' Association.