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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Sunday 20th November 2022 - Stanton

A solo walk from taking the Cotswold Way from Stanton to Shenberrow Hill and Snowshill. Return  parrtly on the Winchcombe Way to near Buckland and back to Stanton. Nearly 7 miles with 1100 feet of ascent.


Stanton


Autumn colours on Shenberrow Hill

Next years crop




Snowshill




The route back


The Winchcombe Way near Buckland Wood complete with electric fencing. Just not acceptable in my view - dangerous for children and dogs.

St Michael Church at Buckland

Stanton


Wednesday 16th November 2022 - Bredon Hill

Our walk on Tuesday was cancelled due to leader sutaining an injury. As it turns out it was a very wet morning. So a solo walk today from Ashton-Under-Hill as recce for a walk next year. An earlier start than usual and a wonderful autumn morning to be out. A different route up going through Grafton, Conderton Hill, Shaldon Farm, Sundial Farm to Banbury Stone Tower. Returning on the Wychavon Way. 9 miles with 1000 feet of ascent

St Barbara's Church 






The land down to Beckford

Sundial Farm


Pershore below

Banbury Stone Tower.  The Malvern Hills in the distance with cloud over the highest hills

Elmley Castle and Evesham in the distance

Wychavon Way on the way back down.




Wednesday 9th November 2022 - Lower Slaughter

A very gentle 3 mile walk through the Slaughters with the Winchcombe Probus group with lunch at the Black Horse, Naunton











Tuesday 8th November 2022 - Mickleton

With the Tuesday group starting in Mickleton going to Chipping Campden, Dover's hill and back. Just under 11 miles with 1200 feet of ascent. Very mixed weather with sunshine and heavy showers. Wet and muddy under foot after all the recent rain.


Looking back at Mickleton on the way up to Bakers Hill



Mickleton Hills Farm

Chipping Campden


Coffee stop

Looking back down on Chipping Campden

Going down for a loop through the Lynchees wood

Very heavy shower on the way back up to Dover's Hill but we had lunch at the Rainbow Cafe at the top.



Disused barn with Mickleton in the distance