southcotswoldramblers.org.uk Uley Poet's Walk Saturday 24 October 2009

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		It was one of those days when it rained .
		And rained .
		Water gathered in swollen ponds ..
		Cows were too wet to heed a party of Ramblers .
		This year's crop of sloes remained firmly attached to their trees .
		It's alright said Kathy, we will stay in the valley .
		Where it got muddier and muddier .
		Plenty of winter fuel stored up here .
		Coffee and the rain has eased up a bit .
		At least it doesn't impair the views over to Dursley .
		But not much call for holiday cottages today .
		We nervously eye the top of the hill .
		We can go up the Bury if the rain eases, says Kathy .
		And so up we go .
		Looking back across the valley .
		Struggling manfully (and womanfully) on .
		Autumn colours unaffected by the rain .
		As we enter the woods .
		Sunlight creeping through the trees .
		Giving them a spectral appearance .
		Till we reach the top .
		Once an ancient fortress we are told .
		A last look over Downham Hill to watch another wave of rain approach .
		A quick snap of a gate down in the woods -the last one before the rain hits us .
		Photos and captions from Richard (from his new romantic period)

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.