From Brailes Hall we take a short walk down to ‘The George’ public house, where we take a footpath to Rectory Farm, then on to Chinslade Barn and Fisher’s Coppice, then a short climb to Round Hill where we follow the culvert to Lower Atchill and Traitor’s Ford. We stop here for coffee and a paddle.
We then pick up the Macmillan Way, climbing to brilliant views and then join Ditchedge Lane to Gallow Hill and out to the village of Epwell. We lunch here and make a visit to the interesting little church of St. Anne’s.
Once ready we will head off west taking an interconnecting footpath to Winderton. In this small village we will take the opportunity to visit the church of St Peter and St Paul’s, and take a sneak view of Alice Hyde’s Cottage: Alice was a famous resident of the village in the 1900s. Our return will be across open fields with the Cathedral of the Findons in clear sight. The option of a direct return to the Village Hall is available, or for those more energetic, a climb up Castle Hill to the ancient motte and bailey castle, taking in splendid views before returning to the parking.

A pleasant stroll along the banks of the River Wye following the Wye Valley Walk with views of the Symonds Yat viewing point and Peregrine Falcon nesting site.

A ramble through some of the South Cotswold Valleys with fantastic far reaching views throughout most of the day. We pass by the sites of 2 lost medieval villages and some out of the ordinary livestock.

A pleasant walk through a peaceful area including sections of the Monarch’s, Diamond and Gloucestershire Ways.

Judith and Alan Bolton from Chepstow Welcomes Walkers will jointly lead this walk which showcases the beautiful Wye Valley. We visit the Cleddon Falls before an exhilerating ridge walk with breathtaking views. There is an optional 3 mile extension to Tintern Abbey towards the end of the route.

The Old Station Tearoom is a welcome bonus at the end of the walk

Starting in peaceful Ebrington then on to the charm of Chipping Campden and through the Cotswold Villages of Broad Campden, Blockley, and Paxford.

A circular walk with some wonderful countryside views and finishing with a stretch of the Thames and Severn canal towpath.

A figure of eight walk taking in some beautiful Oxfordshire countryside. The morning will take us to Lidstone and then through Heythrop Park. Take a dip in an ancient bathing pool if you dare. The afternoon is a shorter walk which takes us through Church Enstone and past a waterfall.

A great walk with plenty of open spaces and views of the surrounding villages and landscapes. We visit the attractive villages of Brimpsfield and Caudle Green

A couple of challenging climbs leading to the top of Dover’s Hill, where you’ll be rewarded with stunning panoramic views. We then descend through The Lynches Wood to Willersey. Along the way, you’ll hear fascinating history and the tale of a doomed love affair. After lunch the walk continues to Broadway, passing Foxhill Manor, before returning to the starting point along a disused railway line.

This year the Chair has chosen her favourite Vale of Evesham circular walk (Walk 5) for my Chair’s ramble. It is a delightful circular walk taking in the villages of Charlton and Cropthorne with lovely views over the River Avon and our great local countryside.

Varied walk, hopefully something of interest to everyone. Bluebells should be out. Weather permitting lunch with a view from May Hill.