Since the lockdown in March, we have added 146 sets of members’ photos from their own “isolation” walks in our beautiful area. We have added a category of “Even less isolated walks” as people meet up with 5 other people for a walk. Why not join in and send a few from your neck of…

All of our group walks and events have been suspended until further notice. Our top priority is the health of our members and volunteers, and to help suppress the spread of COVID-19. Please visit the Ramblers website for updates:  LATEST UPDATE HERE Leaders, one day we shall be asking for your help in planning walks…

It is pleasing to report that Malcolm Taylor has now taken over from Bob Frewin as South Cotswold Footpath Secretary. Malcolm about to lead a VERY wet walk on 14 August 2019 from Cowcombe Hill.

It’s been amazing the number of photos that have been sent to me to go on the website, and also the number of different people who have got interested in doing this. The photos have appeared in all sorts of formats and sizes, and hopefully have encouraged South Cots to learn new skills. After unsuccessful…

Lawrence has been to Miserden recently and noted that the sign at the entrance to the CP by the school has been recently changed to “School Car Park – No Parking Mon – Fri”. This means that the car park should not be used for mid-week walks, at least in term time. (Jill and Sue…

Be tick aware at this time of year. Here’s a link to a very good summary of how to spot ticks, and hopefully avoid possible health problems. How to remove them safely  

Ramblers remedy Walking through uncertainty 01 June 2020 by Dr Nick Summerton Read more

Sally and Mike thank all the contributors to our special edition of the Group Newsletter, now emailed to members. If anyone not on the email list has obtained an email address in the last few weeks, perhaps they might like to let us know – use the Contact Us form and join our lists. Thanks…

    From Richard Davis Hello everybody. Yes I am still here. Like a lot of you I have been trying to continue walking regularly in isolation but I will be glad when we can get our walks programme up and running again. As part of my ‘regular exercise’ programme, this Thursday, I will be…

Click each line to read more … The Green Lanes Blog UPDATED 30 MARCH Save the Lake District Off-road vehicles – Little Langdale and High Tilberthwaite, Lake District Stop 4x4s ruining the beauty of the Lake District National park’s decision not to ban 4x4s from tracks is outrageous, says action group  

Quite by chance caterers from two golf clubs have recently contacted our group offering lunches after our walks. Some of you might be interested in investigating one of them when planning a walk during July-October. Normally you would pick your date in April. But ring or email Mike for contact details at any time. Stinchcombe…

https://www.ramblers.org.uk/news/blogs/2019/november/battle-for-the-cambrian-way.aspx You can see 661 photos of the scenery as if you were walking the route! CLICK HERE to start. About Tony Drake