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 Around the Wysis Way No 4 - Plump Hill to May Hill Sat 6 September 2008 See our plans for walks 1 to 3 See our plans for walks 3 to 5 See our plans for walks 5 to 7 See our plans for walks 7 to 9 See our plans for walks 9-11 All about the Wysis Way See our photos for walk1 walk2 walk3 walk4 walk5 walk6 walk7 walk8 walk9 walk10 walk11
		Well, would you look happy faced with a 10 mile walk in pouring rain? . .
		Undaunted Mike leads us off . .
		Soon taking to a forest track . .
		Then past some very old beech trees . .
		Now what exactly are those stones doing there? . .
		Our path takes us down into Mitcheldean (with May Hill in the distance) . .
		Unusual weather vane. Owner used to own Cottrells coach company according to Heather . .
		Part of old Mitcheldean . .
		Uphill now . .
		With a pause at the top on the ridge . .
		Before we head back down the other side . .
		Stopping of course to hug a tree. Where are the men in white coats with straight jackets? (Size 5 and a half) . .
		We continue downhill with May Hill on the horizon . .
		Crossing the A40 where Mike dons a fluorescent jacket . .
A rest on our way to the top of May Hill where we stop for lunch . .
After lunch only one way to go and that's down - a vague view of the Horseshoe bends in the distance . .
Might do for dinner. Keith has already collected a few . .
Crossing a bit of open access land . .
Then we leave the Wysis Way . .
Making our way into the little walked valley . .
Where an encounter with a farmer puts us on the right path through this gate - a waymark would be useful . .
To Hobbs Quarry . .
	We walk along the edge . .
	And then continue down the hill . .
	Towards Longhope - now experiencing a short dry spell . .
	Where we contemplate the practicalities of getting this back on the road . .
	Or making a phone call - the sign says "Conforming. Passed Inspection. Ready for use"! . .
	Another steep climb - the third out of four - May Hill receding now . .
	Then over Pool Hill to another valley where we see the Wilderness across the othe side. The returning rain speeds us 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 and beyond. 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.