Home page Walks photos Archive 2006		southcotswoldramblers.org.uk Minchinhampton and Rodborough Commons 4 November 2006 A cold but bright, frosty morning at the Reservoir on Minchinhampton Common .
		Tim addresses the troops (and their shadows) .
		We head off across the Common .
		And into Amberley .
		Passing our first herd of cows .
		We head out of Amberley towards St Chloe .
		And our leader, Tim, stops to point out points of interest on our walk .
		We walk through woods with views over a sunlit valley .
		A bridge over an old water course .
		Our route taking us round the edge of the valley
		Until eventually the sun breaks through and we see the Autumn colours .
		We climb up onto Rodborough Common .
		Pausing to admire the view .
		Over Woodchester while Tim tells us about the Roman Pavement .
		Then walk round the edge of the Common .
		Again stopping for views .
		Now across towards Selsley .
		A pause for coffee before dropping down round the top of Kingscourt .
		Then back up the hill pausing half way for the views and further information from Tim .
		And a quick chat with a relatively new arrival .
		Before continuing round towards .
		Rodborough Fort .
		With views over Stroud .
		Passing a local farmer rounding up some of his cattle .
		Tim stops at a car park to remind us that his walk on New Year's Eve (click here for details) starts from here at 11.30pm .
		Then points out an old boundary stone, now sporting a new mileage sign .
		We stop at Winstones Ice Cream Factory .
		A treat we have all been waiting for .
		Before heading back across the Common to the cars .
		Photos and captions from Richard
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		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.