South Cotswold Ramblers 2012 Walk Photos

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Frampton on Severn Sun 1 January 2012 Our traditional New Year's walk is led by Joe in the opposite direction

Andoversford to Withington Mill Thursday 5 January 2012 Roy leads a good 10 miler on a very windy day

Walk around Dursley Sat 7 January 2012 Allen leads an 8 miler around the local hills on a good winter's day

STW gentle walk Frocester Mon 9 January 2012 A visit to the 700 year old Tithe Barn precedes our 4 mile walk to Coaley and back

Ham and Stone Wed 11 January 2012 We visit the Deer Park on Maurice's morning walk, returning along a river bank

Avening to Barton End Sat 14 January 2012 John leads a figure of 8 on a fine frosty morning.After lunch around the golf course.

A circle of the Stanleys Sat 14 January 2012 Alex leads a select group around the area, including the Stroudwater canal

Whiteshill in the mist Wed 18 January 2012 The weather suddenly turns milder - and mistier for Denys's walk

Sherborne Park Estate Sat 21 January 2012 Andrew leads us round the National Trust owned estate and through nearby villages.

Fostons Ash gentle paced walk Mon 23 January 2012 A good turn out for Bill's Start the Week 4 mile walk through Climperwell.

Kilkenny, Foxcote and Shill Hill Wed 25 January 2012 We travel a little north to do a circuit in horsey country led by Enid.

From Prinknash Sat 28 January 2012 Catherine takes us around Painswick Beacon to Sheepscombe and back via Cranham Common.

Miserden morning walk Wed 1 February 2012 Richard leads us near Whiteway, over to Caudle Green and back through the park on a frosty morning.

Hill and Ham Winter Warmer Sat 4 February 2012 Joe's walk is well named as 3 of us rush around in sub-zero temperatures to beat the forecast of snow.

Daneway Dash Sat 4 February 2012 Richard chooses a shorter walk to enable time for a pub lunch before the snow. The river Frome freezes over!

Chavenage and Beverston Mon 6 February 2012 Anne leads us on a gentle Start the Week walk to the castle on a frosty morning.

Hawkesbury Upton Wed 8 February 2012 Ray finds a new walk for us through woods and nuture reserves before returning along the Cotswold Way

Minchinhampton to Cherington Ponds Sat 11 February 2012 Amazing freezing yet bright conditions for our slithery walk

Painswick and Paradise Wed 15 February 2012 Olivia leads us on a hilly walk north of Painswick -and we see a few more snowdrops!

Ghost Walk No 3 Sat 18 February 2012 Bernard explores ghostly Cheltenham and we do some shivering

Uley snowdrops Mon 20 February 2012 Kathy finds many, many snowdrops for us on our Start the Week gentle walk

Bulls Cross walk Thu 23 February 2012 Bill points out planning policies in the Painswick area - and we see some snowdrops!

Stanton and Broadway Sat 25 February 2012 A quite hilly walk on a glorious day to Snowshill and Broadway including the Tower

Pinbury Perambulation Wed 29 February 2012 Starting from the Daneway Inn Brian does a morning circuit including Sapperton

Gloucestershire Way No 2 Sat 3 March 2012 Down in the forest something stirred - the South Cots Group on their second instalment of their walk

Upton St Leonards Start The Week gentle paced walk Mon 5 March 2012 We walk around the parish, watched by many horses, and spot old spots.

Newark Park walk & visit Wed 7 March 2012 A walk from there down into the Ozleworth Valley and back, then a look around the house for some.

Bulls Cross to Bisley Sat 10 March 2012 Alex leads us on a sunny day up and down several hills to ancient Bisley, and we return via Lypiatt and Slad

Crudwell walk Wed 14 March 2012 We take a tour of the Wiltshire village led by Jacqui, and many of us stop for lunch

Fostons Ash walk Sat 17 March 2012 Brian leads a walk through lots of woodland and as far as views over Witcombe Reservoirs.

Newark and Ozleworth Mon 19 March 2012 We pass London Bridge on Sheila's first STW gentle walk - not the famous one although this one too is falling down

Uley Daffodil walk Wed 21 March 2012 A host of golden daffodils are visited on our walk and two photographers get clicking.

Dursley to Wotton walk Sat 24 March 2012 Michael leads us via Nibley monument to Wotton Hill. Could this be our last walk from Dursley Long Stay Car Park?

Whiteshill walk Wed 28 March 2011 Denys leads us on a lovely sunny day up and down the local hills.

Tetbury & Long Newnton Sat 31 March 2012 A new way out of Tetbury Old Station car park is found by Jacqui and we see many signs of spring.

Hawkesbury Upton walk Mon 2 April 2012 Anne leads a gentle Start the Week walk on a beautiful day which is once again well attended

Coaley and Cam walk Wed 4 April 2012 Karen's level walk in the hills contains lots of signs of Spring including much white blackthorn blossom.

A Cotswold Way Train Ride Sat 7 April 2012 After a train journey from Cheltenham to Winchcombe we walk back for 11 miles over Cleeve Common

Stroud to Painswick walk Wed 11 April 2012 John takes us up through Whiteshill, Pitchcombe wood, Rudge common to Painwick and back across the fields

Lower Slaughter walk Sat 14 April 2012 Sally and Ros lead us to Naunton and through a very pretty part of the North Cotswolds

Cricklade fritillaries Mon 16 April 2012 After a town tour we visit North Meadow National Nature Reserve and the photographers have a field day

Stonehouse walk Wed 18 April 2012 Bernard takes us up Doverow Hill on the Cotswold Way to Randwick

Redbrook walk Sat 21 April 2012 Enid takes the group across the River Wye to visit Penallt in Wales on a pleasant Spring day

Shipton Moyne walk Wed 25 April 2012 Olivia teaches the group how to walk on water. A pub lunch is something to look forward to.

Purton walk Sat 28 April 2012 Andrew takes us along the Severn Way, visiting the Hulks and Sharpness - wet once again.

Toadsmoor gentle STW walk Mon 30 April 2012 A sunny morning after the rain. The lake is brimful and the waterfalls cascade.

Cotswold Way Bus Ride Wed 2 May 2012 After catching a bus from Stroud, Steve leads us back along the Cotswold Way.

Shortwood evening walk Thu 3 May 2012 We celebrate the installation of a South Cotswold Kissing Gate at Standish.

Fromebridge figure of 8 Sat 5 May 2012 Bernard leads us across the meadows to the Gloucester Sharpness canal and a few stay for more in the afternoon

Gloucestershire Way No 3 Sat 5 May 2012 We walk out of the Forest and up May Hill, before having tea and cakes at Huntley and crossing to the river Severn

Painswick STW gentle walk Mon 7 May 2012 Plenty of water including a swollen stream to walk down on Patrick and Angela's walk

Brimpsfield walk Wed 9 May 2012 Richard leads us to Syde on this damp day, visiting Climperwell and Caudle Green.

Sheepscombe woods Sat 12 May 2012 Lovely sunny weather at last for aflower strewn walk in the woods

Painswick walk Wed 16 May 2012 Bernard leads the group around this lovely area.

Eastington evening walk Thu 17 May 2012 Goff and Trish lead us around and near the village before adjourning to the pub

Chavenage Green walk Sat 19 May 2012 John takes us on a good walk across to Hunters Hall for lunch and back through Kingscote

Berkeley walk Wed 23 May 2012 The weather has turned to high summer for Maurice's walk along the River Severn

Northleach walk Wed 30 May 2012 Another lovely day as we visit Hampnett and Northleach with Ros and Sally

Cam Peak one climb walk Sat 2 June 2012 David and Maurice take us around the local hills, except for one, where we climb it

Our Changing Canals Wed 6 June 2012 Tim gives us a good tour of the restoration work on the canal, and we see hidden places

Broadwell walk Sat 9 June 2012 Andrew takes us on another excursion to another part of the Cotswolds

Amberley STW walk Mon 11 June 2012 A gentle walk in the gentle rain for the few, and we DID enjoy it.

Bulls Cross walk Wed 13 June 2012 Some pictures of Brian's surprisingly sunny walk in the Slad Valley

North Cerney walk Sat 16 June 2012 John leads us on 2 walks (a figure of 8) in this area near Cirencester

Painswick & Pitchcombe walk Wed 20 June 2012 A lovely morning as Brian leads us through fields and woods and we spot the bee orchid.

Frampton Mansell long walk Sat 23 June 2012 Richard leads us on an energetic longer walk including a visit to Bisley

Daneway STW walk Mon 25 June 2012 A short gently paced walk to Sapperton where Richard points out the history of the area

Sherston walk Wed 27 June 2012 Ray leads us on a very interesting walk along a Roamn Road to the site of a Roman bridge

Whiteshill walk Sat 30 June 2012 John leads us over Rudge Hill (aka Edge Common) where we see some amazing orchids

Cranham walk Wed 4 July 2012 Graham introduces us to a few American trees as we walk to Sheepscombe

Nailsworth evening walk Thu 5 July 2012 One of the few really pleasant summer evenings for Christine's walk

Gloucestershire Way No 4 Sat 7 July 2012 From Minsterworth we follow the Severn , then head inland, reaching Gloucester and following a soggy route to Twigworth.

Uplands STW gentle walk Mon 9 July 2012 Sheila leads us through flower filled meadows and the grounds and woods of Hawkwood College

Ashton Keynes walk Wed 11 July 2012 Sunshine and showers, lakes and River Thames and a pub lunch for some afterwards

Daneway evening walk Thu 12 July 2012 Another wet Thursday evening, but Richard finds some glistening flowers before the pub

Ilmington walk Sat 14 July 2012 Karen and Tony lead us from a favourite Warwickshire village back into Gloucestershire

Dursley walk Wed 18 July 2012 Karen's walk could not be much wetter, but are we downhearted? See for yourself.

Slimbridge gentle walk Sat 21 July 2012 A glorious morning for a short walk around the meadows, visiting the church, river Cam and canal

Up to Haresfield Sat 21 July 2012 Richard does some clearance combined with the longer walk on a hot day.

Stroud gentle walk Mon 23 July 2012 Anne takes us up via Whiteshill to Pitchcombe and back on the other side of the valley - it's hot!

Roman march around Chedworth Wed 25 July 2012 Ros and Sally's walk on one of hottest days of the year is pretty cool

Cowley evening walk Thu 26 July 2012 A lovely evening for Enid's pleasant walk and pub stop

Upton St Leonards walk Sat 28 July 2012 Mike B leads us on his first walk up to Painswick and back via Prinknash Abbey

Painswick walk Wed 1 August 2012 John takes us for a long morning walk to the Beacon and back to Edge before lunch at the Falcon

Uley evening walk Thu 2 August 2012 We don't mind the rain - well we have no choice! Another wet one

Eastington to Coaley Peak Sat 4 August 2012 A small party have an almost dry walk on "Super Saturday" of the Olympic Games

Nailsworth STW gentle walk Mon 6 August 2012 Olivia leads us up the valley with lots to see near Ruskin Mill and through Horsley village

Seven Springs walk Wed 8 August 2012 Enid takes us to Coberley and Cowley for a walk full of interest

Cainscross evening walk Thu 9 August 2012 Tim picks a lovely evening for a walk, however he has to compete with the Olympics

Tunnel House walk Sat 11 August 2012 Ron and Ros lead us to Tarlton and Rodmarton ona lovely day

Hawkesbury Upton walk Wed 15 August 2012 The height of the monsoon season for Anne's walk brings out some enthusiasts

Cranham evening walk Thu 16 August 2012 It almost doesn't rain this evening on Pam's walk, and a meal ensues for some

Marshfield walk Sat 18 August 2012 Ray takes us for a walk in the deep valleys and finds a bit of mud for us

Bisley gentle STW walk Mon 20 August 2012 Brian and Ann have a good morning for a quiet walk in the area

Sharpness walk Wed 22 August 2012 A fascinating walk led by Maurice with plenty to see on river and canal

Coates and Kemble walk Sat 25 August 2012 Tim leads us from near Coates and there is actually water in the infant Thames

Malverns walk Wed 29 August 2012 Not a very good day for views as Ray takes a few of us up the Malverns

Dursley evening walk Thu 30 August 2012 Amazing! A sunny evening walk with outstanding views from Cam Peak

Gloucestershire Way No 5 Sat 1 September 2012 One wedding and a 10 mile walk across the Vale and up to the Cotswolds

Dursley STW gentle walk Mon 3 September 2012 Yet more sunshine in and near Dursley followed by an excellent pub lunch

Bisley walk Wed 5 September 2012 From Bisley we head through Lypiatt Park to overlook Slad on another good day

Cricklade walk Sat 8 September 2012 After changes of route due to the wet conditions we have a good walk

Fostons Ash walk Wed 12 September 2012 A very civilised affair, with a stop for proper morning coffee in Sheepscombe

Eastington walk Sat 15 September 2012 John leads us around a favourite haunt through many of our kissing gates

Uley STW gentle walk Mon 17 September 2012 Another lovely day, and we tour this beautiful valley with Sophia and Linda

Miserden walk Wed 19 September 2012 The weather cannot last much longer. A tour of Miserden in the sun.

Marshfield walk Sat 22 September 2012 Graham has lovely weather for his 11 mile walk in the deep south

Waterley Bottom walk Wed 26 September 2012 Jane leads a walk from the middle of nowhere to look down on Wotton

Dursley walk Sat 29 September 2012 More sunny weather for Allen's walk around the hills near Dursley

Wotton STW gentle walk Mon 1 October 2012 A very interesting walk up and around the town led by Anne

Hawkesbury Upton walk Wed 3 October 2012 A completely dry morning for Ray with heavy rain before and afterwards

Gloucester and Cud Hill Sat 6 October 2012 A few photos from Allen taken on Bernard's walk led by John

Rodmarton walk Wed 10 October 2012 Tim leads us on a favourite walk in the area, espying these fungi on the way

Newark Park walk Sat 13 October 2012 Olivia leads "Peter's walk" finding sunshine and muddy conditions.

Bisley short walk Mon 15 October 2012 Richard leads the group around the Bisley area on a pleasant day

Woodchester and the Park Wed 17 October 2012 From Bottle Green we climb to the Cotswold Way and return via the Park

Minchinhampton day out Sat 20 October 2012 Down through Avening and the weather brightens up later on.

Winchcombe walk Wed 24 October 2012 Enid's walk has colourful moments, but is a bit of a mudlark

Gloucestershire Way No 6 Sat 27 October 2012 From Chepstow in Oct 2011 we are on the 2nd half over the Cotswolds

STW Frampton on Severn Mon 29 October 2012 We know how to relax on our Easy Paced Monday walk across the vale

Painswick to Prinknash Wed 31 October 2012 Over the common, through the woods to the Monastery for coffee

Wotton & Kingswood Mon 5 November 2012 Colin leads us on a gentle walk with plenty of sunshine - and mud!

Dursley walk Wed 7 November 2012 Karen leads us on an all day walk, visiting this waterwheel near Cam

Cowcombe walk Sat 10 November 2012 Via Hyde Woods, the canal and Frampton Mansell with Bernard

Thrupp walk Wed 14 November 2012 Up two good hills to Lypiatt and Bussage and back by the canal

Rodborough AGM walk Sat 17 November 2012 Denys leads us up and down and up again before our AGM and the cakes!

Brimscombe STW walk Mon 19 November 2012 Up to Nether Lypiatt Manor for the old ghost story and lunch at the Ship Inn

Ham water babies' walk Wed 21 November 2012 Six hardy souls try walking on water - and fail! They seem to have had a memorable experience

Dursley walk Sat 24 November 2012 The rainy season continues as we walk to Uley with Maurice and David

Randwick walk Wed 28 November 2012 Down the Cotswold Way, along the canal and up again with Steve and Rosemary

Helen's walk Sat 1 December 2012 Alex leads us all day up and down three hills around Stroud

Selsley and Woodchester Sat 1 December 2012 A morning walk through the newly planted Woodchester Vineyard with Tim

Bisley gentle walk Mon 3 December 2012 After a wet start we have a good walk to France Lynch and a pub meal after

Cowley walk Wed 5 December 2012 Patrick takes us over less familiar paths on a beautiful morning

Coaley Peak strenuous walk Sat 8 December 2012 Brian takers the group up all the local hills in the sunshine

Cranham and Painswick Wed 12 December 2012 James sets us questions and we see the Vale as never before, with hills protruding out of the mist

Shipton Moyne walk Sat 15 December 2012 Olivia leads us across the fields, some muddy, to Brokenborough

Rooksmoor STW walk Mon 17 December 2012 A gentle walk around Woodchester and the lower slopes of Rodborough Common

Arlingham walk Wed 19 December 2012 Miserable weather although not miserable walkers on the peninsula

Chairman's Mince Pie and Mulled Wine Walk Sat 22 December 2012 A festive walk for a festive occasion around Rodborough

Dursley walk Thu 27 December 2012 Michael takes us on a post-Christmas tour near Uley and Downham

Winchcombe Train & Trail Sat 29 December 2012 A ride to Gotherington and a squelchy walk back ends our walking year