Home page Walks photos Archive 2006		southcotswoldramblers.org.uk Around Painswick - 23 March 2006 Fourteen of us endured some very cold but sunny weather to circle around Painswick.
		We meet in the Ramblers Car Park near the Roccoco Gardens at Painswick House
		Where Bernard, our leader, briefs us on the walk
		Giving good value here!
		Even the birds find it interesting!
		Setting off we pass in front of Painswick House
		Another view of the house
		Then down the valley
		And over a stile
		Through an area of scrub
		And climb back up the hill
		A pause at the top before breaking the ice on our water and taking our morning break
		With views over Painswick
		And to Painswick Beacon
		The snowdrops are good this year
		Bernard stops to check our route
		We pass Washbrook Mill
		Then down to a sluice and bridge
		Over the Painswick Stream
		Views of Painswick looking up from the other side
		Then past another old mill
		Before a final stop for Bernard to impart more information about the area - was this really a red light district in the 50's?
		Photos and captions thanks to Richard and John
		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.