South Cotswold Ramblers 2009 Walk Photos

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Ramblers Resolution Thu 1 January 2009 Joe leads us good sized group on his customary New Year walk near Frampton-on-Severn

Wysis Way No 6 Sat 3 January 2009 A glorious yet freezing day, where we reach the half way point on our trek from Wye to Thames

Left over Christmas Cake walk Sat 10 January 2009 Perhaps the coldest walk of the century (seriously), with temperatures well below zero all day does not discourage a good crowd of walkers.

Hyding in Toadsmoor Wed 14 January 2009 Richard leads a bright shower on a dull morning up to Hyde and back through the Toadsmoor Valley

Cotswold Water Park Sat 17 January 2009 A sunny, milder morning encourages a good group to walk round some of the lakes and enjoy a pub lunch afterwards

Hillesley Hike Wed 21 January 2009 Ivan and Cath lead a throng on their first walk on a sunny Winter's morn with harbingers of Spring on view including daffodils and cygnets

Miserden figure of eight Sat 24 January 2009 A very quiet area, but not today, as a particularly large turnout for Richard and Di's walk

Dursley and Uley Wed 28 January 2009 Allen leads an interesting walk on a dull morning, and we see the Sculpture Trail

Chalford Hill and Bisley Sat 31 January 2009 Richard stands in for Jacky and leads an intrepid bunch on a hilly walk - here they are at Eastcombe

Stinchcombe Hill Wed 11 February 2009 Two walks cancelled and the start of this one moved due to snow,we are glad to get back walking in a winter wonderland

Cainscross and Selsley Sat 14 February 2009 Back to normal walking with a trip along the canal and cycle track, and an uphill section to keep us in trim

Kingswood circular Wed 18 February 2009 Lots of us struggle through the foggy uplands and find Kingswood a good place for a morning walk with John

Hill and Ham Winter Warmer Sat 21 February 2009 Joe leads us on his annual pilgrimage along by the Severn and back through the deer park. Winter warmer? More like an early spring day!

Signs of Spring? Thu 26 February 2009 Starting at Wotton-under-Edge, Brian takes us exploring with lunch at Hillesley

Sapperton circular Sat 28 February 2009 Another grey day doesn't stop 35 turning out for Alex's morning walk towards Oakridge, and on the way back we are in for a surprise! An invitation to see Daphne Neville's otters!

Purton & Sharpness Tue 3 March 2009 A dull day weatherwise, but full of historical interest on Ann's walk by canal and river

Wysis Way No 7 Sat 7 March 2009 Past half way now on our series of circular walks from Wye to Thames (Isis), we climb two good hills today

Severn Bore Walk Thu 12 March 2009 Up bright and early (8:20 am) to see the Bore and then a morning walk around the district

Tale of Two Tunnels Sat 14 March 2006 From Frampton Mansell Mike and Heather lead us over Canal and Railway Tunnels, with a pleasant lunch stop and a sunny day

Stroud to Painswick Wed 18 March 2008 John leads a select group up to the Queen of the Cotswolds - warm work

Around Malmesbury Sat 21 March 2009 Starting in the village of Lea we walk over many bridges into Malmesbury. Jacqui then leads us back to Lea where some stay for a pub lunch

All around Arlingham Sat 28 March 2009 Kathy leads the Group around the peninsula on a blustery day. Lovely spring flowers inland.

Uley and Owlpen Thu 2 April 2009 Kathy stretches our legs around two sides of the valley.

Castle Combe Sat 4 April 2009 We travel a little further south on a lovely spring Saturday, when Graham leads us on a very pretty route.

Daneway circular Wed 8 April 2009 Richard and Di lead us on a relatively level walk in this hilly area. Young and old enjoy themselves!

Cotswold Canals Walk No 1 Sat 11 April 2009 Bernard sets off on his series of walks in beautiful Spring weather

Tunnel House walk Wed 15 April 2009 On a somewhat gloomy day, walkers cheerfully follow John before a good pub lunch!

Three Commons Walk Sat 18 April 2009 Olivia leads us on an invigorating walk over Selsley Common, a pub lunch and two more commons in the afternoon

Coaley Peak to Upper Cam Sat 25 April 2009 A beautiful spring day for Karen's very scenic walk

Shipton Moyne walk Wed 29 April 2009 Jacqui guides the group between the rails before crossing the river near Easton Grey

Around the lakes at South Cerney Sat 2 May 2009 Lots to see today on Kathy's morning walk

Stinchcombe walk Thu 7 May 2009 A small but happy group enjoy Carol's walk

Wysis Way No 8 Sat 9 May 2009 A circular route via Pitchcombe and Edge before following the Wysis Way over Painswick Beacon to Bulls Cross

Cowley walk Thu 14 May 2009 Patrick and Angela lead a select group on a rather gloomy day through the woods - lots to see.

Tortworth area walk Sat 23 May 2009 We follow Tim past the ancient Tortworth Oak on a lovely day

Luckington and Sherston Wed 27 May 2009 A very wet start for John's walk, but it dries up and most of us enjoy a great pub lunch afterwards.

View from the Tump Sat 30 May 2009 Only three men - could be something to do with the Cup Final. 11 ladies - could be the attraction of the three men!

Avening figure of eight Wed 3 June 2009 On a day hot enough to be bitten by horse flies, we do two walks in one day

Clearwell and Newland Sat 6 June 2009 A really memorable day out in the Forest of Dean, visiting the scowles, the "Cathedral of the Forest" and a tour of Clearwell Caves.

Bisley Day Out Wed 10 June 2009 Mixed weather for a moderate to hilly walk in lovely countryside enjoyed by 17 people

Nailsworth: Beating the Bounds Sat 13 June 2009 Helen takes us around the edge of Nailsworth, and our legs discover that there are four valleys

Midsummer Walk around Stroud Tue 23 June 2009 Helen leads the keen ones on a 14 miler with 2,500 feet of ascent on a hot and humid day - none dead!

Ford and Castle Combe Wed 1 July 2009 A hot and humid morning for Jacqui's walk. Fortunately there is plenty of shade

Wysis Way No 9 Sat 4 July 2009 From Bulls Cross to Bisley and a little walked section to The Camp and then back via Dillay

Fostons Ash figure of eight Tue 7 July 2009 Bill picks a really wet day in this reasonable summer, but everyone seem to enjoy themselves. If you like the colour green then see these pictures!

Cotswold Canals Walks No 2 Sat 11 July 2009 Bernard leads us from the Ocean to Thrupp and we climb two big hills on the way back

Horsley circular Wed 15 July 2009 After a wet start, walkers are rewarded with an interesting and sunny walk

Birdlip Summer Walk Sat 18 July 2009 Graham manages to choose some good weather for his walk in this generally damp "summer"

Two Hills from Woodchester Wed 22 July 2009 A grand old "Duke of York" walk from John, visiting all the local high points

Painswick half day Welcome to Walking Weekend Sat 25 July 2009 Mike and Heather lead a 6 mile walk with great views, and pioneer a forgotten route

Painswick whole day Welcome to walking Weekend Sat 25 July 2009 Richard and Di follow the Cotswold Way before heading over to the Slad Valley for a very scenic walk

Luckington walk Wed 29 July 2009 This is the walk which most of you missed. Hope you will not be too disappointed when you see the pictures and the fun we had walking in the rain

Somerford Keynes level walk Sat 1 August 2009 John leads us around many lakes and by the Thames to Ashton Keynes and back

Whiteshill and Randwick Woods Thu 6 August 2009 Carole picks a fine day to take walkers all around the hillsides, with good views

Bulls Cross to Miserden Sat 8 August 2009 A summer's day for Olivia's walk through Slad and wooded valleys to Miserden

Haresfield Beacon and Pitchcombe Wed 12 August 2009 On an extraordinary morning weatherwise, Pam leads us around the hills

Painswick and back Sat 15 August 2009 John leads a good sized group all the way to Painswick from Stroud, and back another way

Cam Peak circular Wed 19 August 2009 Maurice surprises the walkers by going a new way, but has to beat a hasty retreat

Waterley Bottom and Stinchcombe Hill Sat 22 August 2009 A good place to start and finish a walk - the New Inn in Waterley Bottom

Daneway dawdle Wed 26 August 2009 Richard and Di and 10 others defy Hurrican Bill and a dowsing - which never comes!

Cold Aston and The Slaughters Sat 29 August 2009 Summer weather for an enjoyable excursion into the North Cotswolds

Wysis Way No 10 Sat 5 September 2009 We follow the route from Bisley to Sapperton and return via Edgeworth

Miserden morning walk Wed 16 September 2009 Bright weather and a good turnout for lots of ups and downs in and near Misarden Park led by Richard.

Bisley, Battlescombe and beyond! Sat 19 September 2009 As our final walk (of four) for the Stroud Walking Festival, we explore little used paths near Sudgrove and Througham

Castle Combe area Wed 30 September 2009 Quite a few make the trip to visit North Wraxall and West Kington

Westonbirt figure of 8 Sat 3 October 2009 Tim takes us on two walks, morning and afternoon, with lots of level walking and the odd livestock. The weather improves throughout the day.

Common to common to common walk Wed 7 October 2009 Brian leads his first walk from a graveyard, and we go downhill from there!

Cotswold Canals Walk No 3 Sat 10 October 2009 Our journey continues towards the Thames, and it's another bright day

The Ebworth Estate Tue 13 October 2009 Early Autumn down through Workman's Wood, then up on to Sheepscombe Common and amazing views

Bisley Cakewalk Sat 17 October 2009 Not surprisingly a large turnout for Di's delicious cakes, and of course Richard's ravishng walk!

Uley Poet's Walk Sat 24 October 2009 Whether it is to rain for the duration of the walk or perchance to stop, that is the question!

Nailsworth walk Wed 28 October 2009 John's walk up and across to Chavenage Green attracts many out to see the Autumn colours.

Avening and Tetbury Sat 31 October 2009 A beautifully sunny Autumn day for John's 8 mile walk

Frampton-on-Severn Wed 4 November 2009 John's third walk in a row round the very attractive village and a tasty surprise for everyone!

Wysis Way final instalment Sat 7 November 2009 See us completing the 55 mile linear walk but in circular walks, totalling about 110 miles

Slimbridge area Wed 11 November 2009 Bernard takes us round a favourite area of his, and we see a memorial to Sir Peter Scott

Framilode, Saul and Barrow Hill Sat 14 November 2009 Another gloomy day weatherwise but good company as we tour the Saul area

Roaming around North Wraxall Wed 18 November 2009 The rainy season continues and sorts out the really keen walkers on this trip into Wiltshire

Leighterton and Westonbirt Sat 21 November 2009 The last leaves of Autumn are still on display on yet another soggy walk. But it does one good to get some air!

Exploring the mysteries of the Toadsmoor Valley Wed 25 November 2009 Richard spins a yarn or two and the rain holds off for the first two hours!

Cotswold Canals Walk No 4 Sat 28 November 2009 From Frampton Mansell down and along the canal to Daneway, then over the top of the tunnel to Tunnel House and another steam train!

Arlingham Hare Walk Wed 2 December 2009 A no stile walk around the atmospheric far end of the peninsula

Peak, Common and Park Views Sun 6 December 2009 From Coaley Peak to Selsley Common then down to Inchbrook and up through Woodchester Park

Miserden to Winstone Wed 9 December 2009 A misty moisty morning walk from Miserden, down by the eerie lakeside, then up and a stroll around Winstone

Minchinhampton and Rodborough Commons Sat 12 December 2009 Tim shows us some of the highlights of this amazing open space

Shipton Moyne and Long Newnton Wed 16 December 2009 A trot across the Escourt Estate and a rare vist to Long Newnton for cakes and mince pies

Group Christmas Lunch Sat 19 December 2009 We meet for a lovely meal at Minchinhampron Golf Club New Course. The only rambling is done by Richard

Alderley to Ozleworth Sun 27 December 2009 Joe's walk (called Ozleworth Departure, I wonder why?) is blessed with a brisk, fine day and a sunny afternoon

Sweat First - Steam Later! Thu 31 December 2009 On a cold day we walk from Toddington to Winchcombe via the Cotswold Way - then back by steam train.