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 Hillesley and Hawkesbury Sat 5 April 2008 .
		Jacqui leads us off from Hillesley towards the hills . .
		Passing a beast - looks like a cross between sheep and cattle - anyone know? . .
		A bit cool for fishing this morning . .
		What are all those people doing, Mummy? .. .
		Trying to keep warm? . .
		Primroses are blooming . .
		We pause at the Somerset Monument at Hawkesbury Upton . .
		Then pass the pool . .
		Gaining wide views over the Severn . .
		Before descending to a sheltered place for . .
		Our refreshment stop . .
		Suitably fortified we continue downhill . .
		To reach the ancient church in Hawkesbury . .
Where we are enthusiastically invited in to clean? - No, for a mini tour . .
The church has very early origins and you can spot many places where it has been altered . .
Good idea - increase your knowledge here - Did you know pattens were worn up to the early 20th century? . .
We are invited to inspect the Monk's Room . .
	Situated above the porch .
	Complete with fireplace . .
	And ancient door hinges on display about 900 years old . .
	Jacqui thanks the local people for a fascinating few minutes . .
	Off we head into a cold North Wind . .
	Passing some Anglo-Nubian Goats . .
	Across Inglestone Common . .
	Suddenly we round a corner and see this panorama - from Nibley on the left to Wotton - can you spot the Church tower? . .
	A close up might help . .
	We head back through Hillesley.
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	Photos and captions by Mike. .
	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.