Awonderful wander over Cleeve Hill with a light dusting of snow on the higest part. Always amazing how snow transforms the landscape.
Following the main track out with the memorial tree in the far distance.
The memorial tree from the other side. Malvern Hills behind.
Starting from Mickleton, a figure of eight walk going past Mickleton Wood Farm, Hidcote Bartrim, Mickleton Hills Farm, Hidcote Boyce and Bakers Hill. 8miles
From Winchcombe and up to Belas Knap 6.5 miles. Meanwhile the Fivers group did a 4 mile walk. This was followed by our Christmas lunch at the White Hart. 22 of us in total and almost everyone involved in the group. Dull at the start but brighter later. So much rain that both groups avoided some of the muddiest bits with alternative routes.
We started from the Cotswold Barn cafe on the A424. They have a direct link onto the footpath at the back of the car park, following the track past Hans hill Farm to Hinchwick Manor. Then a loop through the valley and over Bourton Down eventually returning on the track we took out. The weather was not a wet as forecast but it was still very, very wet and windy too! 8 miles with 500 feet of ascent.
On the track out - this was previously a training track for horses
Five of us on the Fivers walk this week from Snowshill. Lovely morning to be out, bright sunshine and a cool breeze. 5 miles
Another beautiful morning for a walk in the sunshine and a cool breeze. A ground frost at the start. 8 miles with 500 feet ascent. Going to Windrush, Little Barrington and Great Barrington. After the recent rain the winter mud is back!
