southcotswoldramblers.org.uk Cowley walk Thursday 14 May 2009

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		Our walk takes us past Cowley Manor .
		As we head along the road - a small but rather select group .
		Looking back across the manor grounds .
		Patrick leaps a stile .
		And we pause at a junction with the Gloucester Way .
		Ray's sartorial elegance knows no bounds .
		We head up the valley .
		There has to be one picture of sheep .
		Another stop as we near the top .
		Before walking up a tree lined road .
		Which takes us past these cows - strange one of them has a ring in its nose .
		And we thought this sign referred to Patrick's pre walk talk .
		Still quite gloomy but mild as Ray decides to shed a layer .
		We look across the fields to Gloucester Beeches .
		Before starting the descent back to Cowley .
		They all looked at this flower - don't know what it is .
		As we enter the woods there are signs of logging activity .
		We pass through an avenue of trees .
		With more signs of newly cut timber .
		A secluded woodland pond .
		And the automatic tree feller .
		Still plenty of bluebells left .
		A good photographer will adopt all sorts of strange positions to get the right photo .
		As we return to our starting point, at the Guide HQ, someone has put the balloons out for us .
Photos and captions from Richard, can't you tell?!

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.