southcotswoldramblers.org.uk King's Stanley circle Saturday 14 January 2012

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	Just 17 out - down on the other group walk today
	But what we lack in numbers we make up for in quality as Alex pauses for us to negotiate a stile
	Heading up through the woods we pause for a quick drink
	Then climb some precipitous steps
	Making our way along the hillside
	With views across the valley
	A family of pork chops
	As we continue along a woodland path
	Now looking across to Ebley and Randwick
	As we pause for coffee
	Then we follow a track uphill
	To Selsley Common
	We cross the top
	And make our way down to the church
	Where we assemble
	Then head down along the Cotswold Way across frosty fields
	Following a rutted path
	Along frozen riverside fields
	A dog trainer out for a walk
	Passing Snow Business with its intruder deterrents as we make for the canal
	Walking along the towpath
	Seats arranged in the garden ready for the opening of the canal
	Approaching one of the bridges which cross our route
	And as we continue we spot the inaugural sailing on a newly cleared section of the canal
The old college boathouse - be nice if that was restored
Now passing Bridgend
And another bridge
St Cyr's Church on the opposite bank
And a wedding taking place in Stonehouse Court
The weir at Beard's Mill
And a train flashing by on the railway above us
We now recross the railway
Stand in the middle of the track and take a photo - we will tell you if there is a train coming!
Now heading towards the Stanleys
Leonard Stanley Church and Priory across the fields
And King's Stanley ahead as we make our way back
Photos and captions from 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.