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 and Chalford Valley Sat 18 October 2008 .
		Allen in pensive mood as we head down into Cowcombe Woods . .
		Now looking across the valley to the Bourne .. .
		Our route takes us along through Burley and Bownham Park - put that cow down Sue . .
		Before coffee/early lunch is taken at Winstones . .
		There follows a long descent into the valley . .
		Crossing the railway and Jubilee Bridge .. .
		Joint leader Di - well I think she scrubs up quite nicely! . .
		We start to walk back along the other side of the valley - a natty style in hats there Mike! . .
		A tricky stream to cross . .
		A fine view over Doverow to the Severn . .
		The end of a break at the Heavens as one older member struggles to his feet . .
		Allen squeezes through a narrow gap - hope they all manage it! . .
		We walk along the top of the hill . .
		Dropping down to St Mary's and over the railway . .
		Before taking to the canal bank . .
The round house appearing through the trees as we head towards Chalford . .
We all file into a - flower shop? . .
It's ok they also sell teas - and cakes . .
Refreshed we continue along the canal . .
To Valley Corner . .
Then up the hill . .
	To Westley Farm - not sure what Sue is doing - Singing? Catching flies? . .
	And with a last look over the valley . .
	We head back to the cars, Tim bringing up the rear . .
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	Photos and captions thanks to Richard, who also co-leads the walk.. . .
	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.