Crowding on the roadside in Avening ready to start the walk in memory of Denys
We cross the stream
And head out of the village
Gatcombe House across the valley
And a herd of white cattle just down the hill
She must be feeling the cold
And so is the pig
We head downhill
And cross the Avening road where this large house can be seen across the lake
Heading down through Longfords Mill
To the bottom of Bubblewell
Following the stream up the valley
Criss crossing as we go
Queue for a stile
Cattle across the valley
Looking back at the stream
Then continuing uphill past somebody having a riding lesson
Before stopping for coffee and cake and a chance to remember Denys
Opportunity taken to sit down
Don't worry, we moved it to the roadside
Skirting the edge of Minchinhampton
Then heading down into Bubblewell again
Backmarker Andrew checks for stragglers
House with some pretty impressive defences
Looking back as we head uphill
Mares and foals gazing
Ready for Gatcombe Horse Trials
Now on the road to Avening
Upside down runners
Down Steps Lane where there are no steps
Long barrow with trees on top
Across the valley we see the herd of white cows we saw earlier
New water jumps?
Back again and a final farewell
Photos and captions by Richard, uploaded by Sally