Home page > Walks photos <		southcotswoldramblers.org.uk Edge and Painswick 2 September 2007 ..
		Outside Edge Church. A silent A road to Gloucester behind us. The A46 is blocked by a landslide. Our leader, Brian, encouragingly clutching a map .
		We head off down the road .
		Eventually crossing a stile into fields .
		We steadily climb .
		Following a path running below Cud Hill .
		With views across to Painswick Beacon .
		As we leave the fields we look behind to see this sign which seems to suggest we have taken the wrong path .
		So we stop to examine our maps and discuss the position .
		Or look down the valley to Painswick .
		The footpath position unresolved the only option seems to be to stop for coffee .
		Before continuing towards the Beacon .
		We start to climb .
		Crossing the road below the Beacon .
And reaching the foothills, photographer at the rear .
At which point the cry goes out - let's have a photo of us climbing the hill from the front .
I sprint to the front grabbing these two shots before requiring oxygen .
	Eventually we reach the summit - looks a bit windy .
	And pause to take in the views .
	Into the valley .
	And out over Gloucester .
	Then we head off along the side of the golf course .
	And down into Painswick .
	Past these old cottages .
	Must know a sailor to get a knot like that in her hair! .
	To our lunch break at Brian's .
	Disappointed that there is no Sunday roast we hungrily eye this fellow .
	But a plate of cream scones especially baked by Brian soon help us to relax in the afternoon sunshine .
	And admire the well tended garden .
	After lunch we head off down the valley .
	Passing houses which apparently keep more exotic pets .
	Our route taking us along the Painswick stream .
	Some dense undergrowth raising doubts over the wisdom of wearing shorts .
	Then a particularly muddy gateway .
	Calls for some fancy footwork .
	As we head on down the valley looking back at Painswick .
	A squeeze stile causes problems for some as John gives Brian a helping push .
	And is followed by an equally narrow stone stile .
	As we continue along the valley .
	Past more imposing stone houses .
	And a bridge over a stream .
	Crossing more fields .
	Disturbing the livestock .
	A pause for a drink .
	Before the next obstacle - Brian demonstrates the hard way to cross .
	We climb to the A46 closed by the landslide .
	Take once more to the fields with help under an electric fence .
	Pausing for a rest at the top of the hill above Pitchcombe .
	Looking back at Stroud .
	And down into the Painswick Valley .
	Before heading back .
	Over Edge Common to the cars .
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	Photos and captions thanks to Richard
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