southcotswoldramblers.org.uk Cotswold Canals Walk No 3 Thrupp to Frampton Mansell Saturday 10 October 2009 Walk No 2 / Walk No 4

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		Bernard picks a good weather day to continue his trek eastwards along the Cotswold Canals .
		After reminding us where we have got to .
		We continue ..
		Passing bridges .
		And Gough's Orchard Lock, where a work party has been making an impression .
		To Brimscombe .
		And its historical port - Read more here and here .
		On we go towards Chalford .
		Passing a Grade 2 Listed signal box .
		So Bernard informs us .
		Then a coffee stop inside here for some .
		Old and new - Brunel's viaduct carries the latest models .
		Only 23 and 3/4 to the Thames! .
		Near Frampton Mansell Bernard makes sure we are all together .
		Before climbing steeply .
		And crossing the railway carefully .
		More ups .
		Nearly there now .
		A sunny spot for our picnic stop .
		Our return is via sunny hilltops with posing sheep .
		Don't forget us! .
		Is it Bussage or Chalford Hill across the valley? .
		The Golden Valley looks just that .
		Eventually we descend .
		Leaving a trail on the way .
		Jane and Janet last through the squeeze stile .
		What's that to the left? .
		Lloyds Bank might like this snap? .
		Our cars are somewhere down there! .
		Down we go on a little walked path .
To emerge by Brimscombe Cemetery, where 'tis but a short step retracing our way along the canal to the cars. .
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Photos and captions from Mike for a change

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.