Picture Index to Book One Quick Link 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 About the "Favourite Walks" series LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES WITH INFO ABOUT PLACES ON OR NEAR THIS WALK Wotton-under-Edge 1 Wotton-under-Edge 2 Wotton-under-Edge 3 Katharine Lady Berkeley's School, Kingswood local history Newark Park (NT) This unusual and atmospheric property was built c.1550 as a hunting lodge and added to in the 1790s. It stands high on the edge of a 40ft cliff with outstanding views. Country walks leaflet available. Cotswold Way National Trail which follows the Cotswolds escarpment with its stunning views and charming villages We would be delighted to receive your best digital photos for possible addition to this page - please send them to pics (at) southcotswoldramblers.org.uk		southcotswoldramblers.org.uk/books Walk 16 Wotton-under-Edge circular
		This 5.5 mile walk is full of contrasts with views of Wotton-under-Edge from all directions. The route goes through the historic town (well worth exploring at some stage), then follows a meandering stream before a steep climb up Coombe Hill, with impressive views. It continues through lovely Conygre Wood and reaches the landmark trees on Wotton Hill, with its tremendous panorama. Later the walk levels out, before climbing back to Wotton. For a full day’s walking, combine this walk with number 17 to make 9.5 miles. Start point The Chipping CP Wotton-under-Edge see map and Area Map Bus Timetables No 40 to Wotton-under-Edge from Stroud and Nailsworth No 309 to Wotton-under-Edge from Dursley, Thornbury and Bristol No 627 to Wotton-under-Edge from Yate
		Section A - Perhaps have a look at the Perry and Dawes Almshouses through the archway on the right. Do go inside and experience the peaceful atmosphere so near to the town centre.
		Section A - See the lovely stained glass windows in the chapel in memory of Thomas Dawes and Hugh Perry.
		Section B - After walking along the stream the walk turns up through Coombe, with views back to the tower of Wotton parish church.
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		Section B - Perhaps sit on the very old bench (in remarkably good condition) to take in the view.
		Section C - Climb up passing strip lynchets (ledges made by ancient ploughing).
		Section C - The view from above the strip lynchets back to Wotton and all points south.
		Section D - Follow a delightful path through Conygre Wood, here seen in early Spring.
		Section D - Walk down to the walled clump of trees on Wotton Hill (first planted in 1815 in honour of the Battle of Waterloo).
		Section D - Views to the River Severn and the Forest of Dean, and faintly in the distance the Welsh mountains. In the middle distance is the amazing new house referred to in walk 17.
		Section E - Looking back up to the clump of trees on Wotton hill from Bradley Green.
		Section F - Approaching the edge of Kingswood village.
		Section G - Go over a stile onto a wide grassy path near a school playing field. When you reach the road, opposite, up to the L, is the Chipping car park, where you started.