southcotswoldramblers.org.uk Around the Wysis Way No 9 - Bulls Cross to Bisley Saturday 4 July 2009

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		We all arrive early at Bulls Cross having been forewarned that the Cotswold Wardens will also be there .
		And we head off down the hill .
		Encountering some water at the bottom in spite of the recent dry spell .
		** Immediately we climb up again .
		We pass the cottage used by the BBC in the 1970's production of Cider with Rosie .
		And another relic of a bygone age .
		Continuing along the Wysis Way .
		Into woods .
		Stopping to admire the flowers .
		As we climb towards Bisley, with our old friend May Hill behind us in the distance .
		Our progress startles a deer and it sets off energetically through a field of barley .
		As we pass within sight of Lypiatt Park .
		In Bisley foliage over a house name turns it into something more meaningful .
		And leaving the Wysis Way we head towards Througham .
		** Another steep down and up .
		A field of nettles makes some people regret that they are wearing shorts .
		We continue across fields .
		Passing a rambler studying his map under a tree .
		** Through sturdy wheat .
		And pausing for a break .
		Before turning down the path into Througham .
		Taking in the views across to Sudgrove .
		As we enter the village pausing to examine the beautiful houses .
		Ranging from Througham Court .
		To small cottages .
		** Leaving the hamlet we stop for lunch in a field .
		Where a stone wall provides a handy backrest for Bernard .
		The afternoon starts with a somewhat dodgy stile .
		And then thick undergrowth .
		Followed by more stiles and thicker undergrowth .
Until eventually we reach "The End" - not really, just a house in The Camp .
Where we cross a busy road .
Before taking the track .
** Down to the Dillay Valley .
Now what is Heather laughing at? .
Could be she knows that the path now climbs almost vertically uphill .
** Continuing up through woods .
** With several pauses .
Then down the other side .
Pausing at a pond for some quiet contemplation .
Then the final sprint uphill .
To the cars .
Photos and captions thanks to Richard and Keith (**)

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.