Sunday 18th August 2024 - Southam

With Cleeve Ramblers celebrating their 40th anniversary. From Southam up to the edge of Cleeve Hill. Across to Cockbury Butts and then Prescott. Returning around the edge of Nottingham Hill and back to Southam. Just over 7 miles with 900 ft ascent. Perfect walking conditions sunshine and not to hot. Tea, coffee and cake in Southam village hall afterwards to celebrate.

Going up to the main road from Southam.

Then the steeper bit on the edge of Cleeve Hill. A stop at the Golf club for coffee or ice cream.

Down to Dryfield and Cockbury Butts and pas the Frog Wood.

 

Manor Farm

Up hill to the exit of the Prescott hill climb

The view over to Alderton and Dumbleton Hill

Lunch with a view....

...looking down on Gotherington with the Malvern Hills in the far distance

Slades Farm...

...and a very old truck which has seen better days

Heading down above Woodmancote