Majestic beech trees

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Saturday, 23rd March 2019: Birdlip, prizewinner on the Syde
Join the South Cotswold group for a 6.0 mile moderate walk.Birdlip towards Syde via Brimpsfield return by river Frome. Following streams and rivers, may be muddy. Only 2 stiles. Terrain 2 Hilly and level mix. The George and Fostons Ash are nearest pubs.
Wednesday, 27th March 2019: Not the Magic Roundabout
Join the South Cotswold group for a 5.5 mile moderate walk.Steps Lane, Golf Course, Shiptons Grave Lane. Terrain 2 Hilly and level mix.
Saturday, 30th March 2019: Hillesley to Kingswood and back
Join the South Cotswold group for a 6.0 mile moderate walk.Fields, woods, a sanctuary, more fields. Terrain 1 not much climbing. A few stiles. Can be muddy. Please pre-book lunch on day.
Monday, 1st April 2019: No B&B here!
Join the South Cotswold group for a 4.0 mile leisurely walk.Bear Inn Bisley, Rectory Farm, The Pike, Accommodation Lane, Nashend, Bisley. Terrain 1 Not much climbing. Bear Inn pre-book food.
Wednesday, 3rd April 2019: Kartikeya’s vehicle
Join the South Cotswold group for a 8.0 mile moderate walk.Kilkenny, Withington, Thorndale, Foxcote, Upper Dowdeswell. Terrain 2 Hilly and level mix. Bring a picnic.
Saturday, 6th April 2019: Ups and Downs
Join the South Cotswold group for a 5.8 mile moderate walk.Two vineyards. Terrain 3 Hilly.

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

Lunch - Keith looking very determined as he heads back the way we have come

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.

VISIT AGAIN - If you have enjoyed looking at our website, please visit again. Send us a message if you wish. We usually update the website several times a week. Good walking.

Then dropping down through the woods

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