Home page > Walks photos < Walks programme Message Board Guest Book About group walks Walks in the region Holidays photos News items How to join Contact us Footpath problems Local links Walking links Favourite Walks Books		southcotswoldramblers.org.uk Cowcombe Hill to Brownshill 26 March 2008 A moderate (to hilly) 6 (to 7) mile walk led by Richard and Diana .
		The start of our walk takes us from the layby on Cowcombe Hill across the A419 . .
		Through fields along the top of the hill . .
		And down through the woods . .
		Where the paths still show signs of recent heavy rain .. .
		We stop to look at the graves of two racehorses . .
		Then climb down over this rather tricky stile . .
		Here the footpath is blocked by a fallen tree but fortunately there is a way round . .
		At the bottom of the hill we come to St Mary's Mill . .
		We then have a short walk along the canal . .
		Before we climb the banks towards Brownshill . .
		Stopping for coffee halfway up with views across the valley . .
		Our route now takes us across the top of the hill through the Manor Estate . .
		Meant for dogs but the thought of a hydrobath appeals to some . .
Past the pretty cottages of France Lynch . .
Then down the valley in the late morning sun . .
Over the recently renovated stile . .
A reminder of the Easter story as Jim cleans Caroline's boots with a handily placed brush - not a good precedent to set! . .
	We cross the canal at Valley Corner . .
	Then climb the hill back to the cars . .
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	Photos and captions thanks to Richard. .
	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.