southcotswoldramblers.org.uk Painswick whole day 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. Part of the assembled throng trying to decide which walk to go on. .
		And on the longer walk we soon pick up the Cotswold Way .
		Allen holding everybody's attention .
		As we continue on the national trail .
		To just below Edge .
		We descend across the valley .
		Heading up the other side .
		Half way up .
		We pause for coffee .
		On reaching the top - we head down again .
		The sun shining as we walk down towards Slad .
		A short stop as we reach the bottom of the valley .
		Then climbing again .
		Rewarded by lunch .
		Before entering Redding Wood followed by Catswood .
		Eventually reaching Piedmont where Mia grabs the camers and takes this rather splendid photo .
		Before we leave the woods .
		Coming out at the bottom of the valley through some thick undergrowth .
		Di's turn to grab the camera as I stride out in front of my fine body of men (or should that be persons) .
		Uphill again .
		Towards Snows Farm .
		We stop at the top to look across to Bulls Cross .
		Janna having explained that mistletoe has great significance in he home country of Slovakia .
		Shortly after Bulls Cross Painswick comes into view .
		We eventually enter the town over the Painswick Stream - harnessed here to provide a water feature .
		Then head up into Painswick .
		Where the party splits, some heading for the nearest tea and cakes others making for the car park .
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.