A cool wind, sunshine and a couple of showers.
11 miles and 1100 feet ascent
From Winchcombe, I followed the main road to Corndean Lane. The Cotswold Way way from Castle Street is very muddy and slippery.
St Peter's Church
Out past the cricket pitch.
Following the Cotswold Way up.
Looking back to Winchcombe with Langley Hill on the left and Dumbleton Hill in the far distance.
Up through the woods and Belas Knap came into view.
This is a neolithic long barrow constructed 3000 BC
Continuing on the Cotswold Way.
To the track which leads to Wontley Farm.
Still very wet and muddy in places.
The Cotswold Way goes right at this point and through the Breakheart Plantation I continued straight on to....
...the abandoned Wontley Farm
Apparently built in 1824 it became derelict in 1964
The track towards West Down
Car park at the West Down.
West Down is a narrow strip of land which leads to Cleeve Hill. After about 250 metres I took....
...the footpath (Sabrina Way) to the left - not been on this short path before.
This brings you out on the road leading up to the three Aerial masts.
I turned up toward the masts and got this fine view across to the Malvern Hills
Two of the three masts.
I headed across to the valley - here you can see the Memorial tree in the distance.
A wider view of the eastern side of Cleeve Hill
Down through the valley with many quarry workings on either side.
To the little reservoir at the bottom.
Around Postlip Hall
Past the spring lambs enjoying the sunshine
The Postlip paper mills
A small reservoir supporting the paper mills. My understanding is that the paper mill do recycle lots of water taken from the River Isbourne but the water below the mills is always cloudy.
Returning to Winchombe past the Corner Cupboard.
Thank you again Michael, I will be looking forward to following you on your walks. I planned on seeing many of these sites in person, but now will have you as a virtual guide. Thanks again, Tommy
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