southcotswoldramblers.org.uk The mysteries of the Toadsmoor Valley Wednesday 25 November 2009

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		In anticipation of a walk of ghosts and the supernatural (led by Richard and Di) the witches of the South Cots coven turn out in force .
		And we leave the layby at the Pavillion heading across the railway .
		Before heading back up Toadsmoor ..
		A steep climb with some difficult stiles .
		And grassy banks .
		Our route takes us along the side of the valley, Andy making a welcome return to walking .
		Lucky for some that we are able to get round the side of this narrow squeeze stile .
		A cottage nestling in the valley .
		Plenty of berries on this tree .
		The Haunted House - Nether Lypiatt Manor - our first ghost sighting .
		Spot the unsymetrical part of the gate and save yourself from hanging .
		Continuing up the valley .
		Before a steep descent with a very slippery slope .
		Now that stream wasn't there when we did the walkover last week! .
		Toadsmoor Lake - damp and mysterious in the Autumn light .
		The Ramblers favourite sign .
		We detour up a side valley where our leader explains deadly nightshade was grown in the war .
		We cross the stream at the bottom of the valley, rain now preventing the photographing of the next ghosts .
		Over the Toadsmoor Road .
		And up the fields - do you need a licence for that stick John? .
		The rain easing again .
		As we take a familiar track through the woods .
		Along the other side of the valley .
		Heading back to the cars .
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.