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		We start from Splatt Bridge on the edge of Frampton-on-Severn with a view of the church. .
		Joe explains about the engineering feat of building the Gloucester Sharpness canal, most of which is well above the level of the surrounding land. .
		The swans have heard it all before .
		What could be finer than to walk on this glorious morning .
		The towpath is part of the National Cycle Network, as shown on this splendid signpost .
		Gone fishin' .
		One of the many former bridge keepers' cottages .
		Just the job for young children to ride .
		Joe gets a move on and soon we reach the edge of Cambridge, with Slimbridge church in sight .
		Ryalls Lane with adjacent drainage ditch .
		Joe meets a young family he knows as we are about to enter newish woodland .
		Which was planted a few years ago on a little island created when the river Cam was rerouted. .
		We enjoy going round .
		And can only image what it will be like in the Spring .
		Joe suggests we have the group shot .
		On the bridge near the George Inn at Cambridge .
		And he's off again - keep up! .
		Joe points out the platforms built for disabled fishermen .
		And asks us to note that the flood defences are higher on the right, so that the land towards Frampton will take any flood water, rather than Cambridge .
		We now pass through fairly new woodland, with lots of young oak trees, near to Nebrow Hill (13m) .
		Ornithologists spot flocks of finches in distant trees .
		Suzanne swaps notes about the make up of the flock with another bird watcher .
		There is a little coniferous planting here and there .
		Old spots are spotted .
		Back in Frampton winter colours show up well against ancient brickwork .
		A nearly finished restoration .
		Our picnic spot by Frampton Lakes .
		Joe has laid on some seating for our picnic stop .
		We don't stop long as a biting wind has sprung up .
		More ornithologists with some smart kit .
	Off we go past the grand gates .
	Until we reach Walk Bridge - which will need to be raised to allow boats to go east towards the Thames one day .
	Joe shows us St Andrews Church at Whitminster, and tells us a ghostly tale - true! .
	Returning over Junction Bridge we see both Willow Trust boats tied up .
	Anyone fancy a ride? .
	Things are looking black, so .
	The charms of the Saul Junction Heritage Centre are too strong to resist .
	Where we have a refreshing drink and a warm up, and admire the excellent exhibition put on by the Cotswold Canals Trust before striding briskly back through worsening weather back to the cars.
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	Photos and captions by Mike.
		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 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 national Ramblers' Association.