southcotswoldramblers.org.uk The WAS way (Walk Around Stroud) Wednesday 24 March 2010

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		We leave the car park at the allotments in Folly Lane .
		Taking a look back over Stroud .
		Our route well marked ..
		We make way for a lorry to pass us .
		Before heading downhill .
		Through a hedge .
		And out into the Slad Road .
		Where leader Helen dons her reflective hat to see us safely across .
		A pause at one of the diversions caused by the roadworks in Stroud .
		We then climb the hill looking back at Uplands Church .
		No! .
		And on to Stroud Cemetery .
		A lot of history here .
		And nice views across the valley as we stop for coffee .
		Even some handy benches .
		We now head up the Horns .
		Crossing a stream towards Wasa Wasa .
		And on to the Heavens .
		Now looking towards Doverow Hill .
		And being watched ourselves .
		A catch up stop before we head downhill .
		Welcome but watch out for the horns .
		We arrive at the end of Thrupp Lane .
		And after crossing the A419 find a bridge over the river Frome .
		Before reaching the canal .
		Which we follow .
Property still awaiting redevelopment .
Now walking between canal and river .
As we reach Stroud .
And go round by the viaduct .
Along the turbulent river .
The Hill Paul building looking over the top of some newer industrial units .
Our lunch break .
After lunch we cross the Bath Road and make our way .
Through part of the town's .
Industrial heritage .
Making our way along the canal .
Which we leave at Dudbridge .
We then head over to Paganhill .
And up to Bread Street .
Crossing the valley .
Through Whiteshill .
And down to Salmon Springs .
Where we cross the busy A46 .
Passing Rockfield House .
Helen stops to do some shopping .
As we make our way across the hill .
And back 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.