southcotswoldramblers.org.uk Shipton Moyne and Long Newnton Wednesday 16 December 2009

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		Differant pictures on each side of the pub sign. One the literal interpretation. .
		The other the story on which it was based .
		Either way we start from the Cat and Custard Pot ..
		In Shipton Moyne where Mike is waiting to lead us oe'r hill and dale .
		Well out past the church .
		And over the fields .
		Passing the first of a number of rather splendid mansions .
		A horses' eye view of Ramblers .
		And the horses doing the viewing .
		A feature of the Estcourt Estate where there is much evidence of horse breeding .
		We head down to the river .
		Heather multi-tasking, back-marking and chatting .
		Crossing the river .
		We reach Shipton Mill .
		An old mill property ..
		Which Mike explained is where they purchased their delicious Shipton Mill organic flour .
		Continuing across a field .
		We reach Long Newnton .
		A bar at the back of this stile makes it rather difficult to get over .
		But we all negotiate it safely .
		And eventually reach Long Newnton Church .
		Where coffee is taken with cake and mince pies .
		Supplied by Mike, Heather and John .
		We follow a broad grassy track .
		Pausing to cross a road - is that the Hunchback of Notre Dame? .
		Through the mist we catch sight of Tetbury Church .
		As we follow the road to the outskirts of town .
		Before turning off onto a path .
Which takes us down to the river again .
Over a bridge .
And back into .
The Estcourt estate .
Estate signpost so that the staff don't get lost .
But Mike knows where he is going .
As we follow the path between two large houses .
And continue across the Estate .
Over a variety of stiles .
Rain starting to fall .
Another strange stile .
Now what does a young foal do when confronted by a herd of scary Ramblers? .
He hides behind his mother .
Then runs for it .
Meanwhile we take the final steps back to Shipton Moyne and a pub lunch for many of us .
Photos and captions thanks to 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.