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Cotswold Water Park

Sat 17 January 2009


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In the car park of the Bakers Arms Jacqui gets our walk going
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And we set off through Somerford Keynes
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Into the Water Park
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Lakes on both sides
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As we pause to look at a nature reserve
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Before heading off to the other side of the lake
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The smart lakeside houses of the Lower Mill Estate standing out in the morning sun
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We continue along the side of the lake
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Spotting a heron on the other side
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Till we stop for our coffee break at a lakeside bird hide
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Birds eye view of ramblers drinking coffee in a hide- scary!
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We prepare to continue our walk
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What is Brian doing with his walking stick?
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A crested grebe
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A Newfoundland dog. "I just love this water"
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Our path continues
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Along the infant Thames
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Over bridges
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And across fields
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First sighting of a new lamb - looks a bit full of himself
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"My mum has made me wear this stupid coat!"
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All too soon we arrive back in the pub car park and head inside for lunch
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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.