Olivia explains that there are a number of stiles but most are well constructed
And soon we are leaving Haresfield over the first one
We continue across fields
Work on the new water pipeline very much in evidence
A short stretch of road walking - we make way for traffic
Back on farmland
Following a path along the edge of a field
Sarah sporting the latest in walking headgear - Angela having a quick drink
Meanwhile someone would like to come with us
Or does he just want to go for a swim?
We can't go that way
Mother and foal doing well
And they have been busy - could give them a few jobs
Queuing at a stile
Then another stile into the road
Tree with carbuncle
A brief stop
Arriving at Harescombe Church
A quick look inside where coffee is provided
Pausing to look at the grave of a doctor on the way out
Back through Harescombe village
Badger weather vane
And that must be the village hall
House name takes Patrick back to his mis-spent youth
Another stretch of road walking
Daffs starting to appear
Old barn
Sun catching Gloucester Cathedral
Stopping to admire an old tree
Then continuing on our way
Still a bit damp in places
Could that be an incinerator behind the hedge?
Re-crossing the pipeline
Brian contemplates jumping in
As we get back to the pub.
Photos and captions by Richard, uploaded by Sally