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southcotswoldramblers.org.uk Cranham easy paced walk 5 September 2007 .. |
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| John
turns on his GPS in the car park of the Black Horse at Cranham . |
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| And
listens to Keith (2nd on right) outlining the route . |
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| We
set off across the common . |
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| The
Black Horse now behind us, and heading for the school . |
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| We
leave the road and head up behind the school, admiring the lush growth . |
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| Including
a fine mullein . |
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| And
many other species . |
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| A
peaceful spot . |
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| Many
mallow-like flowers here but the leaves look like cranesbill - help
needed . |
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| Heading
down the lane we are intrigued to see an un-Cotswoldy roof . |
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| But
on closer inspection discover it is a temporary erection over a new
extension .. |
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| We
pause to admire the variety of plants . |
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| In
the cottage garden . |
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| Keith
has warned us about a narrow path with holes and drops, so . |
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| We
proceed cautiously . |
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| Having
survived, we emerge by this fine specimen . |
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| Over
we go into . |
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| A
field with two horses . |
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| Protection
from horse flies? . |
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| Over
the valley we get a misty view of Cranham Church . |
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| And
the cottages near the school . |
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| Most
of the rest of the walk is through Cranham Woods . |
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| A
particular favourite, with its open feel . |
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| Keith
explains the difficulties of navigating in this wood, as there are many,
many paths . |
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| Storm
damage . |
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| We
have found a way out . |
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| John's
GPS has confirmed where we are, working quite well in the well spaced
trees . |
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| No
rain this morning . |
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| This
must be pretty unusual, a village post office in a scout hut . |
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| John
sees a good reason to climb a steep hill - the pub! . |
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| We
thank Keith for an excellent short walk . |
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| Photos and captions from Mike | |||
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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. | |||