27 seven starting at Stow-on-the-Wold. Bright sunshine but with a cool breeze. To Maugersbury where the group split with 6 going on a shorter version of the walk. The main group went on to Icomb for a coffee stop at the church. Due to the muddy conditions we followed minor roads Upper and Lower Oddington and then through the fields to Broadwell for lunch. Whilst some were finishing their pub lunch the group split again to follow the rest of the route to Donnington, Donnington Brewery and Upper Swell for the return to Stow.
12.5 miles with 1250 feet ascent.
Gathering at the start
The view from Maugersbury with the Wyck Beacon just visible
Icomb
Coffee stop
Dramatic skies with the odd shower
Lower Oddington
Black Pit farm and the impatient lorry driver.
Black Pit farm and this hasn't been anywhere for a while.
In the mud
Heading into Broadwell and an old barn falling down
The green in Broadwell
The monument for the battle of Stow
Donnington Brewery
A fine bridge near Upper Swell
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