southcotswoldramblers.org.uk Framilode, Saul and Barrow Hill Saturday 14 November 2009

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		It was the best of days, the worst of days - company good, weather foul, as Olivia greeted us at Framilode .
		And we set off along the canal .
		Into Saul village ..
		Pausing to look at the quaint sculptures of two sailor boys who lost their lives at sea .
		And the captain of their ship .
		Olivia fills us in on the story .
		We soon leave the high street .
		And head off across the fields .
		Followed by a short road walk .
		Leaving the road with a choice of stiles - not everyone goes for the easy option .
		Eventually reaching the Severn .
		Which looks pretty choppy .
		Now who have we got under these hoods? .
		Fretherne church provides a brief respite from the weather .
		With its unusual spire .
		A pause at the bottom of the only hill in the area before we start to climb .
		Passing a rather tempting seat .
		Forced to go round a field of decaying corn .
		Then a chance to get our boots really muddy .
		Watched with disdain from afar .
		We look down to the horseshoe bend .
		From the shelter of a tree .
		And then heading downhill encounter another tree .
		Which requires further investigation .
		We run the gauntlet of some inquisitive horses .
		And survive .
		Somebody forgot to pick their apples this year .
		We head back to the banks of the Severn .
		Following the river to our starting point .
Thank you Richard for the photos and captions

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.