Home page > Walks photos <		southcotswoldramblers.org.uk Leckhampton, Crickley Hill and the Peak 25 August 2007 ..
		Alex's first job as leader is to convince us that we are not required to climb straight up the quarry face .
		Instead she has chosen a circuitious route up Leckhampton Hill .
		As we spot a group of mountain bikers riding along the top .
		Before heading through the woods .
		And across the top of the hill .
		To the path .
		Leading down through Cotswold Hills Golf Club .
		At the end of which we find this warning - a bit late! .
		Some horses remind us that there are easier ways of getting around .
		As we turn up the road .
		Look out Di - that end bites! .
		Eventually making our way along the side of the hill .
		With views down over the Severn Vale and our coffee stop .
Where we hold a synchronized banana eating display .
Supervised by Wendy .
As we sit admiring the view .
	Then it's up to Crickley Hill .
	And another brief stop .
	We then head towards the Air Balloon .
	And along the side of the hill .
	On the Cotswold Way .
	With valley views in one direction .
	And Crickley Hill behind us .
	We take lunch at a popular viewing spot, The Peak .
	Where Tracey demonstrates her banana guard - used by all synchronised banana eaters - available from Amazon in yellow or pink .
	And we all take in the magnificent views .
	This one towards Crickley Hill but with some foreground interest for compositional purposes .
	We then continue into the woods .
	With dappled sunlight .
	Towards Birdlip .
	Before making our way .
	Across a stile .
	And back towards the main A417 .
	Once safely across .
	We head over the fields .
	And back down towards the Golf Course .
	Where, duly forewarned, we climb back up the flood damaged path .
	And at the top turn back down to the cars .
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	Photos and captions thanks to 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.