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 Brimscombe, Chalford and Oakridge Sat 24 May 2008 .
		Jacky prepares to lead our walk - mind that rather smart car behind you, Allen . .
		We set off along the canal . .
		To Chalford . .
		Where we leave the Canal .. .
		And head up the lanes . .
		Past hillside cottages . .
		Before heading along the valley side . .
		Negotiating stepping stones . .
		And stopping at the Strawberry Banks Nature Reserve for coffee . .
		We arrive at Oakridge with its Millennium Bus Shelter . .
		Taking lunch leaning against the cricket pavilion . .
		We cross the top of the hill . .
Before heading down into the valley . .
Through fields of buttercups . .
Passing this proud mum . .
And up the other side through dense undergrowth . .
	And over hazardous stiles . .
	At Eastcombe we pause at the village shop for icecream . .
	Well if ever we are short of walks leaders..... . .
	Our path takes us across Bussage playing field . .
	Through the farm at the bottom of Brownshill . .
	Where we spot a new arrival . .
	Then back down the Station Banks to the cars - and yes the station was closed and demolished many years ago . .
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	Photos and captions by 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.