Home page Walks photos Archive 2006		southcotswoldramblers.org.uk Miserden mystery tour revealed 16 September 2006 Richard writes, "We had thirteen walkers so being superstitious I offered to drop out but they seemed to think they needed a leader. You will probably have noticed that this area is becoming quite popular for walks and this is the fifth time I have done a similar walk this summer. However this time I went in the opposite direction and everybody thought it was a new walk Could be they were too busy talking."
		We leave Miserden and head down into the Park .
		Towards the lake, shrouded in mist .
		Then up the hill again pausing to rest at the top .
		Before heading across the fields to Winstone .
		Then over a stile .
		And down the valley, watched by some curious spectators .
		To Duntisbourne Abbots .
		Where we stop for coffee .
		See the unusual rotary gate in the lych gateof the church .
		And make friends with the only visible inhabitant .
		We then head into Duntisbourne Leer via the Long Ford, once a cart wash .
		And over the hill .
		And down the valley .
		To Duntisbourne Rous and lunch in the churchyard of the old Saxon church .
		With views over some magnificent willow trees .
		We have a quick look in the church .
		Where our group organist treats us to an impromptu recital .
		Then it's cross country - yes, that is a daddy long legs in the top right hand corner .
		Down through the woods .
		Past an old clapper bridge .
		And up past Edgeworth House .
		And church before heading out of the villlage .
		Where we spot some interesting vegetation and Alex tells us she is looking for fun guys .
		We walk down into .
		The Upper Frome Valley .
		With its grassy meadows .
		Over a stream with some tricky stepping stones .
		Before climbing back up the hill .
		And into Miserden .
		With another lych-gate .
		And church .
	Heading back to the cars passing flags put out by the locals to celebrate our return .
		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.