—– Do come and try a walk with us —– EXTRA WALK Bank Holiday Monday 26 August led by John G —– Photos done up to Wednesday 14 August 2019 —–

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John G has rescheduled his Chavenage Walk for Bank Holiday Monday 26 August

Have no fear, the walk stopped by the wind on 10 August will now be led by John G on Monday 26 August.

Dursley Long Street Car Park now open

The long awaited Long Street Car Park opened recently. Click here to read more. Perhaps a leader or two could give it a go and lead from there in the next programme (November to February). Date offers to be collected in August by John G (Saturdays), Olivia (Wednesdays) and Margaret (Mondays). See dates

10% Discount now at Go Outdoors too

Hi South Cotswold Ramblers, It’s Jacob from GO Outdoors, did you know we’ve teamed up with Blacks, Millets and Ultimate Outdoors to give you the biggest range, widest choice and the best value? As a member of the Ramblers your entitled to an extra discount of at least 10% in store and online. This further…

Our latest photos are in a new format

Our newer photos (starting on 3 July 2019) are now displaying in a new format which we hope you will like. The older ones going back to 2016 are now in two columns, which may be a problem on a smartphone. You could try turning it sideways, ie landscape and may then be able to…

Stonehouse Cotswold Outdoor Walking Festival – September

Advance notice that the brand new Stonehouse Walking Festival takes place from Friday 13th to Sunday 22nd September 2019. The small town of Stonehouse lies alongside the Cotswold Way and the restored Stroudwater canal, surrounded by scenic, rolling, open countryside, and more challenging hills within a day’s walk. The programme ranges from a 10 mile…

Every Convenience – Cranham walk – 31st July

In addition to being able to use the loos at the scout centre where we will be able to park for a £1 donation, at coffee time, planned for St Mary’s Birdlip, the church warden has offered to unlock the loo there for us between 11-12 and kindly pointed out a cold water tap and…

Walking holiday – Spring 2020

Ann A is planning a walking holiday to Catalonia in Spain for Spring 2020. Details will be in the next newsletter which will come out in June. However, if you want to look at the holiday in advance, you will find it on the Preferred Travel Services website. The holiday is called Catalonia – Trails…

Ticks!

Sue J picked up a tick on last Wednesday’s walk so it’s probably a good time for a reminder, as people hopefully soon will no longer be wrapped up in layers of clothes. Plenty of advice online about how to avoid getting ticks and what to do if you do!

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Interested in walking? Try up to 3 walks without obligation.

Monday, 19th August 2019: Top of Stinchcombe Hill
Join the South Cotswold group for a 3.5 mile leisurely walk.Drakestone Point, Cotswold Way, Sheep Path Wood, Golf Course. Terrain 1 Not much climbing.
Wednesday, 21st August 2019: Acknowledging Ivor and Enid
Join the South Cotswold group for a 5.0 mile moderate walk.The banks of the Severn, a medieval tithe barn, Ashleworth Quay. Pre-order food. Terrain 1 Not much climbing.
Thursday, 22nd August 2019: Summer evening in Slad Valley
Join the South Cotswold group for a 3.7 mile moderate walk.Frith Wood, Furners Farm, Steanbridge, Trillgate. Terrain 3 Hilly 200m ascent/descent, 1st mile level. Food available at the Woolpack, though could be busy.
Saturday, 24th August 2019: What's in a name?
Join the South Cotswold group for a 7.0 mile moderate walk.Skirting Yanworth and Stowell, visiting Coln St Denis and passing through Fossebridge. Terrain 1 Not much climbing. Bring coffee and a snack.
Monday, 26th August 2019: Chavenage in Reverse Rescheduled Extra Walk
Join the South Cotswold group for a 5.5 mile moderate walk.Macmillan Way, Avening Church, Avening Park, Lodgemore Bottom and Pond. Terrain 1 Not much climbing.
Wednesday, 28th August 2019: Horsley views and valleys
Join the South Cotswold group for a 7.0 mile moderate walk.Newington Bagpath, Hazelcote Valley, Horsley, Kingscote. Terrain 2 Hilly and level mix. Pub lunch at finish, pre-book.

Before climbing up into Horsley and coffee at the village shop

To see maps and where to meet on the above walks, click the date of each walk.

To see details of later walks, click the Walks menu above and then Walks Programme - or simply click HERE

About the South Cotswold Ramblers Group

South Cotswold Ramblers Group is one out of nearly 500 in England, Scotland and Wales who are part of Ramblers, Britain's walking charity. VISIT RAMBLERS WEBSITE HERE.

Why not walk with us on our varied Group walks in the Stroud district including Painswick in this beautiful part of Gloucestershire? Every week we put on two, three or even four walks and would love to see you.

Get to know the best rambles around the Five Valleys around Stroud including the Slad Valley made famous in Laurie Lee's Cider with Rosie, Westonbirt, Nailsworth, Berkeley, Slimbridge, Dursley, Frampton-on-Severn, Wotton-under-Edge and Tetbury as well as our regular walks outside this superb walking area.

If you decide to join our friendly group, you will also be supporting the valuable work of Ramblers in Britain and you will also be entitled to walk with any Ramblers' group in Great Britain! It's easy to join our group here.

Come and try a few walks with us soon, (there is no need to join Ramblers for up to three walks). Our walks are anything from 4 miles at an leisurely pace up to 10 miles or even more. Keep fit, have a chat and see the beautiful Gloucestershire countryside.

VISITORS FROM ABROAD, you will be very welcome to join us on a walk (hike) without being members.

CARING FOR FOOTPATHS AND OTHER RIGHTS OF WAY - Our volunteer members keep an eye on the local footpath network, working with Gloucestershire Public Rights of Way (PRoW) Officers to help solve problems. Tell us about footpath problems here online.

FOOTPATH VOLUNTEERS - Some of our members clear and waymark paths, and erect and repair signposts and stiles. Could you help?

WALK IN THE COTSWOLDS - You do not have to be a member to try three of our walks before joining Ramblers! We lead varied walks each weekend and mid week in the scenic South Cotswolds. see a map of our home area.

VISIT OUR HUGE PHOTO GALLERY - Our regularly updated walks photos show you our delightful area and the people who take part!

SOCIAL EVENTS & HOLIDAYS - We also arrange enjoyable walking holidays for our members and social events.

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