Home page Walks photos Archive 2006		southcotswoldramblers.org.uk Painswick and Sheepscombe - 19 August 2006 .
		We meet in the car park in Painswick where our leader, Olivia, shows how to stand completely still looking at the ground .
		Then she leads us off down the hill and along the bottom of Painswick .
		Passing a garden with a large water feature .
		And another .
		Crossing peaceful meadows .
		Where we are joined by a prospective new member .
		Who gives up as we head uphill and the going gets tough .
		"If we jump over this fence and then race over to ... .
		... that church in the distance we could become steeple chasers" .
		We pass the site of a Quaker burial ground .
		Then look back for more views over Painswick .
		Before heading down the valley and into Sheepscombe ,.
		Where we stop for a break, some admiring the views down the valley, others looking at wedding photos .
		As we move off we have more views over the valley .
		Before the path passes through a private garden .
		And we head down into the Painswick Valley again .
		Where we negotiate a hazardous water crossing .
		Those successfully across stopping in the hope of watching someone fall in .
		We pass the ruins of an old mill, Olivers .
		Then head off along the Painswick Stream .
		Gradually moving up the side of the valley
		Stopping to look back over Saltridge Hill .
		"Nuff said!"
		And into Painswick with a spot of blackberry picking - a good crop this year .
		Before finally reaching the famous church with its yew trees .
		Photos and captions from 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.