Home page > Walks photos <		southcotswoldramblers.org.uk Bisley cake walk 28 July 2007
		It is with some relief that we gather in Bisley to improved weather news .
		Where Richard, today's leader, explains some alterations to the route and warns of possible wet feet following flooding .
		We head out through Bisley with Jim looking very determined .
		Walking past a well manicured lawn .
		Our back marker and back marker's back marker in fine form! .
		Bernard, looking pleased at having found a shortcut, briefly finds himself in front .
		And we reach our first water jump .
		Followed quickly by the second - very stylish Alex! .
		Then we look down Battlescombe valley .
		Before heading uphill, taking a brief pause at the top .
		At this point we take to a field to avoid a flooded footpath .
		No way through there .
		After a long uphill climb we stop for coffee and to sample Di's cakes, baked especially for the walk .
		She even persuades some to have second helpings .
		We then head over to Edgeworth and its church with the infamous carpet tapestry - see walk on the 25/11/2006 .
We look around this time without mishap .
Before heading out through the lych-gate .
Diverting around the top of the valley .
	Which is only slightly less waterlogged .
	Than the valley meadows which we avoided .
	Now we walk along the Frome valley .
	Looking down to Bull Banks .
	And past Valley Farm, now in the process of renovation .
	This fellow has got it made .
	We head up past some old friends .
	Who, as usual, follow us into the gateway .
	As we head towards Miserden .
	Where we gather for lunch .
	At the convenient shelter .
	Before adjourning for a swift half in the local .
	We then set off on the afternoon walk, Bernard briefly to the fore to clear the way .
	As we reach the top of the valley at Sudgrove we see Bisley church spire in the distance .
	Then we head down into the valley .
	Spread out .
	As we each make our own way down admiring the views .
	There then follows a steep climb .
	The leaders giving encouragement to the stragglers as they reach the top .
	A long walk follows across fields of wheat .
	In bright sunshine .
	With views of colourful fields of linseed (we think) .
	Before we head down into the valley and our last water jump .
	Climbing back up we spot Sunday's breakfast .
	As we gather briefly at the top .
	Looking back towards Througham .
	Then make the final push .
	To our final destination of Bisley and the church spire which has dominated our skyline for over an hour .
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	Photos by both Diane and Richard, captions by just one of them, regulars will know who by the style!
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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.