My Country Walks

Tuesday 24th June 2025 Shipston-on-Stour

Always good to start a walk from a place I've never been to before Shipston-on-Stour in the north Cotswolds. An eight mile walk in beautiful rolling Cotswolds. Through Willington, Burmington and Todenham as the day slowly got hotter and hotter!

It's that time of the year.

Brailes Hill in the far distance

Heading to Todenham.

Todenham

See the bear in the shed.

Wednesday 18th June 2025 - Elmley Castle

An easier walk today from Elmley Castle with the Winchcombe Probus group - goiing up the side of Bredon Hill and through Ashton and Kersoe. 4 miles on a very hot morning.

Tuesday 17th May 2025 - Stanton

A figure of 8 walk to Manor Farm, St Eadburgha's church Broadway, alnong the Cotswold Way and returning through Stanway. Just under 11 miles with 1500 feet ascent. Very hot at the end!

St Michael Church, Buckland

North over Broadway

St Eadburgha's church

On the Cotswold Way

Down through Lidcombe wood

Main entrance to Stanway House

Stanton

Monday 16th June 2025 - Gloucester Cathederal

A fascinating trip to Gloucester Cathederal. There were two tours with our very own Stewart Aylward as our guide. Stewart is an official guide and regularly shows groups arond. Firstly to the top of the tower, a total of 269 steps! Stopping on the way up to see and hear the St Peter’s bell strike 11.00am – it was loud! Then to the ringing chamber and belfry. Finally to the top where we were rewarded with fine views acroos the city. The second tour was in the cathederal where we learned about the construction of the building through the centuries and the history. Stewart certainly has an incredible knowledge of this place. A super lunch afterwards at the Fountain Inn.