southcotswoldramblers.org.uk Nailsworth and Kingscote Woods Saturday 30 January 2010

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		Everybody looking very cheerful as Christine waits for stragglers to arrive .
		And we set off through Nailsworth .
		To the millwheel at Ruskin Mill ..
		Where we stop to look around .
		Before heading up the valley .
		Along the stream .
		Climbing up to Horsley .
		Where we stop for coffee .
		Our route takes us back down into the valley through woods .
		Heading towards Kingscote .
		Now over frost covered fields .
		A pause for Christine to she still has 39 walkers with her .
		And we continue across the top of the hill .
		Until a suitable sheltered spot is found ..
		For lunch .
		There follows a short uphill climb .
		Before we cross the top of the hill .
		Carefully descending the frozen north facing slope on the other side .
		A stile takes us along the side of the valley .
		Now in bright sunshine .
		A few muddy spots a the ground starts to thaw .
		Eventually reaching Horsley .
		We head down into Downend .
		And back up over rough pasture .
		Spread out as we each try to find a passable route over some boggy ground .
		We then follow a footpath between some rather makeshift fencing .
		Nailsworth now appearing in front of us .
As we head downhill .
Into the town .
And back past a waterfall in the Avening stream to the cars .
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.