southcotswoldramblers.org.uk Ebworth circular Tuesday 13 October 2009

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		Mike and Heather standing in for Patrick and Angela, browse through the menu for lunch .
		Before giving us a run down on the walk ahead .
		Which first takes us downhill ..
		To the Ebworth Estate .
		Where the sun shining through the trees inspires the poets among us .
		A halt at the information point .
		Brian rolls up a trouser leg exciting the ladies .
		While the men study the information board .
		Before continuing past this pond .
		Along more wooded paths .
		The autumn colours resplendant in the morning sun .
		As we come out of the woods we look back up the valley .
		The sunshine and steep climb up to Sheepscombe Common causing some to shed clothes .
		Don't look now but we are being watched .
		We stop for coffee at the top .
		Where our curious friends finally catch up .
		Some ernest discussion .
		Then we head for the woods .
		A last look over our shoulders to Sheepscombe .
		And Painswick .
		Into Lord's and Lady's Woods .
		Then out into the fields .
		With views over the valley .
		Which we pause to admire .
		As well as over to Cranham with the top of May Hill in the distance and the top of Robinswood Hill at Gloucester just visible in front of it .
		A short road walk .
		Brings us into the field .
		Which takes us back .
		To the Birdlip road .
		And the footpath at its side given by John Workman .
At the end of which we arrive back at the Fostons Ash Inn .
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.