southcotswoldramblers.org.uk Hill and Ham Baton Walk Saturday 23 January 2010

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		Joe prepares us for our day's walk .
		But nobody is prepared for this .
		Yes, it's the Baton walk to mark the Ramblers' 75th Anniversary ..
		After a brisk start Joe pauses to give us chance to catch our breath .
		Before we continue our walk to the Severn .
		Where the river provides a backdrop for our first photo call .
		Smile please .
		Looking across the river .
		We cross one of the drainage streams .
		Where Joe stops to tell us abour their origin - followed by that man again! .
		Continuing along the banks of the river .
		At least it's high tide .
		Another familiar sight .
		As you can see the printing is upside down on the back of the Baton! .
		We head up the road from the power station - potholes evidence of the recent winter weather ..
		Past the old sea mill .
		Stopping for lunch on the green at Ham .
		Before heading up to the Deer Park .
		With its old trees .
		Walking briskly along the top .
		Then heading downhill .
		And looking back across the fields, in the distance, the Baton is still following us .
		As we reach the spooky house on the top of the hill .
		Another photo stop .
		As we look at the view with the old Severn Bridge in the distance .
		And a second group photo .
		We are not alone in the countryside .
		This stile proves difficult .
Our final stretch is somewhat waterlogged .
And we arrive back, the Baton still flying proudly if slightly deflated .
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.