southcotswoldramblers.org.uk Minchinhampton figure of eight Saturday 13 February 2010

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		Alex entertains with her Tommy Cooper impression - "just like that" .
		As we head off on her walk from Minchinhampton .
		Soon encountering our first stile ..
		As we head round .
		Burleigh Common .
		I've got my eye on you lot .
		Our path takes us downhill .
		Into the valley .
		Past a year's supply of pork chops .
		Through Swellshill .
		And down to the canal .
		Where we stop for coffee .
		Safely segregated from the unruly members of the group .
		We continue through Brimscombe Port ..
		And along the canal .
		To St Mary's .
		Where we begin to climb .
		Past the houses on Hyde Hill .
		St Mary's Mill disappearing behind us .
		Eventually picking up the narrow road .
		Early snowdrops growing by its side .
		Full advantage being taken of a children's swing .
		Nearing the top John is given an encouraging pat on the back as we catch our breath .
		We continue along the hilltop .
		Picking up our morning route back into Minchinhampton .
		Our afternoon walk takes us out of Minchinhampton over Tetbury Street .
		Across a stile .
And downhill .
The slope getting steeper and steeper as we look down to the stream in the valley .
Which we follow .
Along to Longford's Mill .
Now rather smart housing .
Before taking the Avening road .
Then heading uphill .
To Box .
And out onto the Common which takes us back to Minchinhampton .
Past an interesting herd of llamas .
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.