southcotswoldramblers.org.uk Coaley Peak to Upper Cam Saturday 25 April 2009

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		From our starting point on Coaley Peak we look across at Cam Long Down, another point on our walk .
		Karen greets us for today's walk .
		And we set off along the Cotswold Way .
		Through the woods .
		Pausing at the viewpoint at the start of Uley Bury .
		Where we look across at Downham Hill .
		We then walk round the top of Uley Bury pausing to look down over Uley .
		Then continuing round the hill to rejoin the Cotswold Way where we left it .
		Coffee is taken - a string of horses also out enjoying the morning sunshine .
		We know what comes next - its down the hill and up the other side as we climb Cam Long Down .
		Watched suspiciously by a couple of mothers with their babies .
		The final climb to the top .
		Where we are greeted by a carpet of bluebells .
		After the Long Down we head for Cam Peak .
		Where we stop to admire the views .
		Over Dursley, Cam and the River Severn .
		Taking the easy way down .
		We follow a path through a wood .
		Heading across fields .
		Round the valley .
		And stopping for lunch in a meadow of wild flowers - well dandelions .
		Oh and some of these as well (Link for Richard and everyone else - very interesting Ed.) .
		Pressing on we cross a stream .
		And a path round a field takes us into Coaley .
		As we climb up the valley a friendly local points out that we have taken the wrong path .
		Karen leads off on the correct one .
		And all ends happily as we find our way .
		Out onto Frocester Hill .
		We look across to Doverow .
		As we climb back up to Coaley Peak .
		Heading back to the cars through a field of cowslips .
		And a final treat .
Meanwhile down in the valley a storm is brewing and we are glad to reach the safety of the cars .
Photos and captions thanks to Richard.

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.