southcotswoldramblers.org.uk Fostons Ash figure of eight Tuesday 7 July 2009

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		The car park at Fostons Ash and six of us gather for what promises to be a totally wet and miserable day .
		Setting off we pass a farmer making hay while the rain pours .
		Bill waits patiently for a straggler to catch up .
		Then we head off towards Saltridge Wood .
		Looking across the valley at leaden skies .
		A short break .
		Taken on Sheepscombe Common .
		Where we look down over the village .
		No signs of life - too wet to go out .
		Before heading downhill .
		Wild flowers on either side .
		And looking across the valley at the many shades of green .
		We stop to examine a flower border at the entrance to Workman's Wood .
		Then head off along the woodland path .
		Passing a small pond .
		And stopping while Steve draws our attention to some unusual grasses .
		Growing on the side of the path .
		A long climb takes us back to Fostons Ash for lunch .
		Refreshed and ready to go we head off in the afternoon rain .
		Along the side of a Polo field towards Brimpsfield .
		The rain getting heavier .
		Our route takes us down .
		Through another wood .
		And back to the cars .
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.