It's going to be muddy, says Peter
As we meet in the village hall CP next to Coaley Church
Heading off onto the fields and mud and water
A gentle climb
Then more water - Brian displaying the "in" fashion for waterproofs, zips undone to above the knee
Stopping to look at an old tree
A quick hug
Then more water
Soon reaching Frocester Church
Then more muddy fields
Escaping from a close encounter with cows
Doverow Hill looming in the background
As we head towards Leonard Stanley
A gate installed by South Cots
Timber framed houses in Leonard Stanley
Two years obviously long enough
We reach Leonard Stanley Church
Time for coffee
The old priory
There's a life-sized lion next door!
Crossing a stubble field as we head towards the hills
An interesting stile
Not long ago it was impassable but pressure from walkers, including Ramblers, got it cleared
Contouring round the bottom of Frocester Hill
Then heading up through the woods
On a broad track
Stopping on an old burial mound, the Soldiers Grave
Then passing the Nympsfield Long Barrow
The view from the top of the hill into the misty valley
Following the Cotswold Way
Which is now divderted away from the road to cross it at the top of the hill
Now making our way downhill
To our leaders' house where we have tea on the lawn
With cake
Served by our friendly waitress
Greatly appreciated
Garden looking quite colourful
But it's time to leave
Round the bottom of the hill
Cam Long Down over to our right
Crossing a field of spring wheat to reach Far Green
Then more fields
Bringing us back to the start
Photos and captions by Richard and Sally, uploaded by Sally