Home page Walks photos Archive 2006		southcotswoldramblers.org.uk Gossington and Purton - 22 July 2006 Richard writes, "Herewith pictures of Gossington Walk. Only four on parade increased briefly to five along the canal, but it was a very hot day." .
		As we leave the layby on Gossington Bridge our intrepid leader, Bernard, cautiously approaches the first stile, stick at the ready. .
		A fig tree .
		We stride out down a country lane .
		We spot a flower. Ah!!! .
		Reaching the Sharpness Canal at Patch Bridge .
		Where we spot an interesting sculpture .
		And an elegant swan .
		Then we walk along the towpath - looks like they take in washing .
		Dont think this is the weather for icebergs .
		And on to Purton - and a typical canal side building .
		Where we stop for lunch, watched by a proud mother and her growing offspring .
		Then up the hill with views back over Purton and the Severn .
		Across fields of corn .
		And fields of wheat .
		And fields of fields .
		"I'll take the short one in the front with the stick. You take the rest!" .
		Over dubious bridges .
		And doubtful stiles .
		Back to the safety of the A38 and the cars. . John sends 3 pictures:
		John reports, "Although I didn't actually go on the walk (chickened out too hot) I did come across them whilst strolling round the canal, so I took the odd photo! Here are the few who braved the heat!"
		The Bristol Rover Canal Boat - wonder if there is a Bristol City around somewhere? .
		Old World War II Pill Box 60 odd years ago this would have been bristling with machine guns!
		Photos and captions from Richard and John
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