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Bah, Humbug!

Tue 23 December 2008

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Some exuded seasonal goodwill
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Some didn't
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But we all turned up determined to have a good walk with Les(lie) at Coaley Peak
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We followed the Cotswold Way and then down through the woods
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Pausing towards the bottom
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Before entering Leonard Stanley
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Where the wall of the church made a suitable place for a coffee stop
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Our route took us over this bridge
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And along the bottom of the valley
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Might be a useful addition to the Committee
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Mud becomes a feature of this walk involving some nifty footwork
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And careful circumnavigation
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While this stile had to be held together by Ray and Keith for everyone to climb over
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But we all made it safely
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And continued round the bottom of Frocester Hill - or is that Coaley Peak?
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A slight uphill section
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Now I wonder how they got there!
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Plenty of mistletoe here
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A short gully where there is some difference of opinion on the correct path
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As we continue towards Knapp Lane
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With more rough going
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And our destination towering above us
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We start the climb back up the hill
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Following the Cotswold Way
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As it dips into a quarry
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Before heading along the top of the hill to the cars and lunch in Nympsfield
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With final views over Cam Long Down
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Photos and captions thanks to Richard
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top 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.