I have just started putting photos of our brilliant sunny holiday on the website. You can find them under Group <Group Holiday photos> Polperro – Sept 2020. I will add to them, as I expect others in the group will be sending me theirs. Sally

As you know from our chairman Richard’s message “Resumption of Walks“, South Cotswold Group have decided to wait a little longer before resuming our normally extensive Walks Programme. Some members are wondering what to do if they wish to go on a led walk in the near future. Here are two options: Led walks from…

Many of you might be wondering when we are going to start walks again in South Cots, particularly as some groups and clubs are once more open for business. We have been giving the matter much thought over recent weeks, both among Committee members and with some of our members who we rely on for…

Dursley’s annual walking festival is back again and a lot of hard work has gone into making it fully compliant with the Covid-19 regulations and as safe as it possibly can be. To facilitate social distancing there will be no more than 12 people on any walk including leader and backmarker and all places must…

All of our group walks and events continue to be 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 RAMBLERS’ UPDATE HERE Leaders, one day we shall be asking for your help in…

Hi, I am wondering if any of your members who walk in or around the Far Oakridge area would be willing to assist the local inhabitants in objecting to a 20M mobile phone mast, which a planning application has been submitted to erect the mast and subsequent outbuildings at the edge of the hamlet, which…

Since the lockdown in March, we have added 158 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…

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