southcotswoldramblers.org.uk The Five Peaks Challenge Not for the faint-hearted Thursday 1 April 2010

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		Our first ascent looms down on us in the background .
		As Carol addresses us in the car park below Cam Peak .
		Before we get down to the serious job of getting to the top ..
		Where we look down over the valley .
		Then walk along the ridge .
		The first hill now behind us .
		To our next climb of Cam Long Down where the leaders .
		Stop to watch the stragglers struggling up the hill .
		Our view now taking in the wide sweep of the Cotswolds towards Frocester, Stonehouse, Standish and all points north .
		Before we descend again .
		Into the valley .
		Daffodils growing by the sheltered road side .
		On to our next ascent .
		Uley Bury .
		Where we walk round the top of the hill .
		Stopping for coffee .
		Then descending .
		Picking our way down a muddy track .
		Gathering at the bottom .
		Di considers the possibility of getting this one through its MOT .
		Then we read up on our next climb .
		Where we have all round views .
		That's where we were an hour ago .
		We walk between an avenue of trees on the top of the hill .
		Looking down over Dursley .
		Getting ready for our next challenge .
But first we must walk back down the way we have come .
Then up towards Cam Peak again .
Some opting for the easy way back .
While the rest of us press on to the top .
Before a steep descent .
To the car park .
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.