Home page Walks photos Archive 2006		southcotswoldramblers.org.uk Hidden Valleys on the edge of the Cotswolds 7 September 2006 We meet at Fern Farm, near Marshfield, courtesy of Enid, our leader.
		Enid starts by showing us her pony. .
		Before heading off down our first hidden valley, over private farmland - thanks to Enid .
		A view back up the valley .
		We pass a cross country jump .
		Then head on up the valley .
		And down a path through woods .
		A blackberry stop .
		We see Slaughterford across the valley .
		But stop by a quiet stream .
		For a break .
		Then we cross the stream .
		Pausing for a game of Pooh sticks .
		Then down into Slaughterford .
		With its church .
		Down another tree lined road .
		Into Ford, after anxiously checking our watches to ensure that our lunch venue is open .
		One of the penalities of being the photographer's wife - the sign needed some human interest .
		We leave Ford .
		Taking the byeways round Castle Coombe .
		Into another hidden valley .
		With wild flowers .
		Looking up the valley .
		We pass an unusual cattle grid .
		Then watch as a west country cowboy shows how to round up cattle without using a horse .
		We then reach North Wraxall, passing the church .
		And pausing to check out the new boots .
		We spot an imposing gateway .
		Then head back across the fields .
		For tea at Enid's .
		And finally a look around her garden.
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		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.