Home page Walks photos Archive 2006		southcotswoldramblers.org.uk Cowley and Stockwell 19 September 2006 Slightly north of our area, we meet on a lovely morning for a walk led by Patrick and Angela .
		We meet at the Guides Headquarters at Cowley, where Roger, the Warden, tells us something about the facilities .
		Then we set off up the road .
		Passing the area where Guides learn the finer points of archery .
		And how to hang car tyres from a clothes line .
		We then head up through the woods .
		Passing a small pond .
		And up to the top of the hill .
		Then we walk along the top .
		Passing this interesting sign which prompts some discussion .
		Before spotting the correct answer on the post itself .
		Across the fields are some unusual land slips .
		We stop for coffee - seating provided courtesy of a local farmer .
		We spot a Cotswold craftsman at work. What is he building? It's a rather luxurious dog kennel. .
		We continue along the top of the Cotswolds .
		Encouraged by Patrick our leader .
		We have a quick look in the church .
		Eventually heading down the valley .
		In bright sunshine .
		With more hidden Cotswold valleys .
		And rolling uplands with another of those signs .
		Until we head down towards Cowley with Laila, a visitor from Finland, in the lead .
		Crossing the former Churnside camp site .
		Still well maintained .
		We pass the imposing Cowley Manor - now a rather smart hotel .
		And arrive back at the Guides Headquarters before adjourning to the Green Dragon .
		Photos and captions from Richard and Mike
		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.