southcotswoldramblers.org.uk Whiteshill walk Thursday 6 August 2009

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		Now I know everybody turned up early but I think the playground clock might be a little slow .
		Still we wait in the village hall car park, eyeing the coffee shop, waiting for Carole to start the walk .
		We slow down as we near Whiteshill church .
		Before heading down the fields .
		Towards Callowell .
		And along the side of the valley .
		To Pitchcombe .
		With views across the Painswick Valley .
		Eventually reaching Scottquar Hill .
		Where we stop for coffee and to allow stragglers to catch up .
		Then it's to the woods .
		And across the fields to Bird in Hand .
		Plenty of shade from the sun (well it looked out occasionally) .
		As we walk through Standish Woods on the Cotswold Way .
		Till we come out on the top of the hill and admire the views over the Severn Vale .
		And towards Cam Long Down .
		We continue along the Cotswold Way .
		Heading towards Randwick .
		Passing narrow stiles where some people need a push to get through .
		Before heading down the valley .
		Over the bridge at the bottom .
		Climbing again as the path takes us round a football pitch .
		Through a stable yard where the occupants come out to say hello .
		Looking cheerful - the end must be in sight .
		Slowed down by another narrow stile - give her a push Christine! .
		Continuing downhill .
		Past Ruscombe pond to the end of our walk .
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.