Home page > Walks photos <		southcotswoldramblers.org.uk Summer round France Lynch 2 June 2007 A 5 mile walk to visiting Chalford Vale, Oakridge, Bournes Green .
		The programme said meet at the Kings Head - well here is the sign .
		The only walker in sight is this trainee rambler under instruction .
		But down the road in the pub car park Jacqui has gathered an enthusiastic crowd .
		Something to look forward to at the end of the walk .
		We leave France Lynch heading down into the valley .
		Crossing the stile recently renovated in memory of Frank Longhurst a long time member of South Cots Group and Stroud Club .
		We arrive at the canal at Chalford .
		And head along the towpath .
		Looking back at Bruno's house - now under offer we understand .
		What's in the bottle Brian? .
		We reach Bakers Mill .
		And have a brief stop .
		Before proceeding past this house - once a pub for the navvies building the canal .
		Then we move away from the canal .
		Up the hill .
		Pausing for our coffee break .
		Or a quiet snooze half way up .
		We then continue up the hill .
		Into Oakridge .
		A lovely display of lavender .
		Past another chocolate box cottage .
		Then through the garden of the Butchers Arms .
		Over the fields and down through Lilleyhorn to Bournes Green .
		Queuing to cross a stile .
		A brief break as we climb back up the other side .
Then back along this path to The Kings Head .
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	Thanks to Richard for the photos and captions
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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.