southcotswoldramblers.org.uk Ford and Castle Combe Wednesday 1 July 2009

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		Jacqui leads us off past the village pub at Ford in Wiltshire .
		Along the verge .
		Admiring the wild flowers .
		And on to a footpath .
		Across fields .
		We are pleased to spot a wood ahead .
		To escape the sun for a while .
		A huge stile to negotiate .
		Peaceful glades .
		And the waters of the Bybook .
		Passing older cottages .
		And grander places .
		These old beech trees could tell a tale .
		Must be reaching civilisation now .
		Pretty Castle Combe .
		This has been used for filming, the first time in 1967 for Dr Dolittle starring Rex Harrison, where this corner was converted to look like a fishing village for three months! .
		All TV aerials were hidden, and cables put underground .
		Still no cables etc - why don' t they do this everywhere? The place looks much tidier .
		The old buildings help .
		And the hanging baskets .
		We gather under a shady arch .
		Then pass more flowers .
		Under a mini bridge .
		To reach our coffee stop in the shade .
		We set off again .
		Over a very tidy bridge .
		And a tidy golf course .
		Then an old bridge .
		Are we in France? .
		No, still Wiltshire .
Heading back down .
Meeting another group of walkers .
Then back to Ford, where we give some custom to the White Hart .
Photos and captions from 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.