southcotswoldramblers.org.uk Shipton Moyne and Easton Grey Wednesday 29 April 2009

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		We gather outside the village hall in Shipton Moyne .
		Then set off up the road past the church .
		We are soon in the well manicured avenues of a large stud farm .
		Passing these gnarled old trees .
		While a gnarled old rambler checks to see whether a gate will open to save climbing over a stile .
		A mound of earth! .
		Retrospective planning application for a mound of earth - must have a quiet word in Hetty Pegler's ear .
		Now on the Fosse Way doing our Roman soldiers walk .
		A chance to stride out .
		We pass this tower - all that remains of an old Italian prisoner of war camp .
		A few bends now - we must be off the Roman road .
		A bridge over untroubled water .
		Running through tranquil meadows .
		A good place for coffee .
		If we hadn't pre-ordered lunch we could stay here all day .
		But we set off soon arriving in Easton Grey .
		Where cottages compete with blossom .
		And flowers .
		And even the roadside is a splash of colour .
		Looks like someone is for it .
		Have you noticed that there are always a couple of old men at the back seeking peace and quiet? .
		As we make our way across the fields .
		And back to Shipton Moyne .
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.