My Country Walks



Welcome to my new blog following my move to the Cotswolds in early 2018.

Previously living on the edge of Dartmoor I shared details of my walks on Dartmoor on my previous blog My Dartmoor Walks. As I explore this new area I will share details of the routes here.

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Tuesday 15th April 2025 Fish Hill

 From Fish Hill. To Broadway Tower, Broadway, Saintbury, Dovers Hill and back. Just over 7 miles.




Going down to Broadway


Saintbury



Back up



Tuesday 4th March 2025 Cleeve Hill

 A walk mainly around the edge of Cleeve Hill on some paths most of hadn't walked before including some off piste bits too.  A good opportunity to see just how much the west and east sides of the hill have been quarried. A beautiful sunny morning, cold at first but quite warm later. A more demanding walk than anticipated. 7 miles with 1250 feet asecent.


From the club house


Through some difficult terrain to come out just below the iconic two trees.


Then on the Cotswold Way for a while.

Coffee stop above Cheltenham

The old quarries on the east side of the hill

Gorse out in full bloom



A steep path down to the old sheep dip and reservoir





At the trig point and topograph

The golf club with Dumbleton Hill in the distance.



Tuesday 25th February 2025 Andoversford

From Andoversford. Going through Shipton Oliffe, Salperton and Hawling. A beautiful sunny day. 11 miles with 900 feet ascent.


Andoversford






Hampen Manor


Salperton war memorial

Salperton

Salperton under the old railway bridge

Hawling

Waiting for a special Barn Owl

Syreford