The penultimate leg of the Diamond Way from Farmington to Church Westcote going through Clapton-on-th-Hill, the south east edge of Bourton-on-the-Water, Wyck Rissington and Icomb. About 11 miles with 1100 feet of ascent. A cold dry and overcast day.
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A beautiful autumn mornig for a walk with the Cleeve Ramblers from Quenington. An easy walk to Bibury returning along the Coln Valley then through Coln St Alwyn's and back to Quenington. About 6 miles with 600 feet of ascent.
A longer and harder walk today in an iconic part of the Cotswolds. Starting from King's Stanley and following the path up through the woods to Coaley Peak. Then down along the Cotwold Way past Hodgecombe Farm and steeply up again to Cam Long Down with fine views across the Severn estuary. A short excursion to the top of Cam Peak to look across to Dursley. Returning around Downham Hill to Uley, through the Owlpen valley and steeply up again to Nympsfield. The final leg was back to Coaley Peak, along the Cotswold Way to King's Stanley. A coffee stop at Court Fam before the drive home in the dark. About 12.5 miles with 2,200 feet of ascent.
With Pete, Bruno, Alex, Jo and Susanne.
Oh what a beautiful morning! Walking from the car park at Dover's Hill on the Cotswold Way near Chipping Campden. Cool and fresh with fine views in every direction on a wonderful autumnal day. 7 miles with 700 feet of ascent
