southcotswoldramblers.org.uk Severn Bore Walk Thursday 12 March 2009

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		Bernard is up bright and early to greet over 40 walkers to see a promised 4 star Severn Bore .
		Stiles string out the group .
		As we cross a few fields .
		To reach the river bank .
		Where we find a vantage point .
		Others are wondering where to stand .
		One person has it sussed .
		All in place now .
		Is it coming? .
		A surfer chases up river in a boat hoping for a bigger wave as the river narrows .
		And here comes the bore - a bit disappointing really .
		You never can tell .
		The river rises afterwards and is fairly agitated .
		Last look .
		And last photo as the wave disappears around the bend .
		We set off across the fields and most of us continue on a morning walk .
		Past a cottage .
		And an interestingly constructed farmhouse .
		Horses are active in this field .
		Will they charge the group? .
		Safe so far! .
		The last of the group are ushered out of the field by the residents .
		Looking back we see Gloucester and the swollen river .
		It's a morning of awkward stiles in this little walked area .
		Bernard leads the way .
		Daffodils brighten up the dull day (weatherwise) .
		Madam's End Farm and its chief guard .
		We now set off on a cross country course .
		Refusing the jumps .
		Or sneaking through the gaps! .
		Fancy a bath? .
		Julie takes advantage of the facilities .
Eventually we reach Elmore church .
Passing under the yew trees .
Distant views of May Hill .
And close ups of primroses .
We pass Elmore Court, the home of the Guise family for generations .
Willows are bursting forth, it must be nearly Spring .
And we pass the former shop and post office - not much passing trade now - to return to the cars. .
See our sunny photos taken in 2007
Photos and captions from acting deputy assistant no-one-else-will-do-it photographer unless you know otherwise Mike

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 Led 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 Ramblers.