southcotswoldramblers.org.uk Avening figure of eight Wednesday 3 June 2009

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		John leads us uphill out of Avening .
		He must be a busy man .
		We follow a permissive path .
		While Mike cuts a lonely figure following the official right of way .
		We meet up with Mike who demonstrates the correct route on his new electronic gubbins .
		Now heading up the valley through fields of buttercups .
		Following an old farm track .
		And stopping in the shade of a tree for coffee .
		Hiding in the long grass .
		Then descending back .
		Into Avening .
		And lunch .
		The afternoon begins with a climb .
		As we head towards Steps Lane .
		A brief walk along the road .
		Which we leave via a rather high stile .
		Followed quickly by another as we head across fields .
		To the golf course .
		Makes for quite pleasant walking .
		As we stride across the fairways .
		Having a short break once we are out of range of wayward golfballs .
		Soon to be confronted by a new hazard .
		As we drop down from another tricky stile .
		And head downhill .
		Past Avening Court .
		And a picturesque cottage .
		I think the map is upside down .
		Could have done with his fly buster when we were beseiged by horse flies this morning .
		Jacqui expecting rain as we head across cropped fields .
		And back into Avening .
Photos and captions from 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.