southcotswoldramblers.org.uk Painswick to Edge walk - part of Welcome to Walking Weekend Saturday 25 July 2009

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		Having welcomed 46 people at Painswick Walkers Car park for this joint event with Stroud Rambling Club, Richard takes 22 off on a day walk, while Mike and Heather lead 24 people on a 6 mile half day walk. Here we pass Gyde House .
		Through narrow streets .
		Passing Painswick House (of Rococo gardens fame) .
		Down a virtually unused footpath - until Mike and Heather's walkover a few weeks ago - now it has been used a little (by dog walkers?) - perhaps it will become well used soon? (Try it yourself from GR SO 861102 to SO 860102) .
		At the bottom is an excellent footbridge and gate complete with waymark .
		Climbing up the next field the trail through the long grass is in the background .
		A short stiff climb up to Highfold Farm .
		Some people love cats, others don't even see them .
		On the Cotswold Way now .
		Heading up towards the Edgemoor Inn .
		Drama as we try to move a broken branch out of the way .
		The Edgemoor Inn wall proves a good spot for a quick stop - no, the pub isn't open yet! .
		We continue up across Rudge Hill, otherwise known as Edge Common .
		This was used for tank training in the war .
		Down the other side the Severn Vale hoves into view .
		May Hill on the skyline .
		And of course the Malverns .
		Oh - an obstacle greets us here .
		If you feel strongly that this type of hazard should be removed and would be willing to send in a complaint (as Mike has already done) .... .
		Please email prow@gloucestershire.gov.uk quoting the junction of paths EHE 23, 22 and 21 at Edge, Grid Reference SO 843095 .
		We emerge to gain more views .
		Glorious sunshine .
		We climb back up to cross the main road .
		And down the other side on Huddinknoll Hill .
		And along a path heading north new to everyone .
		Downhill to the inevitable muddy corner .
		Through the stingers and up the path following the stream bed .
		Continuing uphill we pass this well sheltered house .
		We reach the top, and it's downhill all the way back to the cars with smiles on our faces .
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.