Photo Gallery

Last updated 3/1/2022, 1.45 pm, SO’H

We hope eventually to get older photos more organised, but for the last few years we have at least managed to group them by month!

Photos from 2022

Photos from 2021

Photos from 2020

Photos from 2019

Photos from 2018

Photos from 2017

Photos from 2016

Until we’ve finished doing that, you will have to work your way down this page, with the most recent photos at the top.

Photos taken on Neville Brewis’s (last as leader)walk from Hinton Blewett -The Butcombe Trail Revisited!, on Sunday 17th July when 12 walkers enjoyed the walk in lovely weather.Thanks to Gordon for the photos.

Group setting off from Hinton Blewett towards Coley Reservoir — Group setting off from Coley towards East Harpwood.

Neville skillfully holds down the cattle electric wire with his big boots!for others to cross. — Neville skillfully holds down the cattle electric wire with his big boots for others to cross.

Group enjoying their lunch in the grounds of East Harpwood Church

Neville demonstrates his pruning skills-hoping for an invite to Chelsea Flower show next year!

Group resting after the very steep climb up to Prospect Stile near Hinton Blewett

Group surveying the wonderful view across the Chew Valley from Prospect Stile

Photos taken on Steve Day’s walk on Thursday 14th July in the Wye Valley -a circular walk from Brockweir to Bigsweir and back again using both the Wye Riverside path and then Offa’s Dyke . 8 walkers enjoyed a great walk in wonderful weather. Refreshments in the pub in Brockweir after the walk were most welcome!

The Wye Valley from about Bigweir at lunchtime — The Wye Valley from above Bigsweir at lunchtime

Group relaxing at lunchtime in the sunshine

Photos taken at the visit organised by Pat Walter to the FUNKY FARMER’S farm at Tytheringham on Thursday 7th July evening . 20 club members(plus a group of WI ladies from Iron Acton) were shown round the farm and given a very informative and assuming tour by Richard Cornock (aka the Funky Farmer) followed by refreshments and cake. Everyone present thought that it had been a very worthwhile and enjoyable evening’s visit.

Richard talking to the group in front of the 400 year old farmhouse at the start of the tour.

Richard explaining about the fruit tree management in the orchard.

Richard's cows played a big part of the evening -they were very interested in us! — Richard’s cows played a big part of the evening -they were very interested in us!

Group having their tea/coffees and lovely home made Victoria Sandwich Cake!

Straw bales used as seating in the refreshments area.

Photos taken on David McGregor’s Waterfalls walk on Sunday 3rd July when 8 members enjoyed a memorable day’s walking in lovely weather in the Brecon Beacons National Park. (Photos are from David and Gordon)

Group resting after the first long climb of the day.

Gill and Wendy appear from behind the Waterfall

John looking down on the impressive waterfall.

Group shot of the Magnificent 7 (plus John taking the photo) & ( — Group shot of the Magnificent 7 (plus John taking the photo)

Helen deep in thought towards the end of the walk.

Gill and Sue surveying the scene at the end of the walk.

Group having their well earned lunch break after a strenuous morning's walking — Group having their well earned lunch break after a strenuous morning’s walking

Photos from the annual coach outing to Salisbury via Stonehenge on Saturday 11th June.

Group doing the shorter walk on the day -at Old Sarum.

Longer walk group gather in front of the stones at Stonehenge-is that a Gordon Wise lookalike with the guitar? — Longer walk group gather in front of the stones at Stonehenge-is that a Gordon Wise(circa 1960) lookalike with the guitar?

Photos from David Hayes Walk on Sunday 5th June when 12 walkers enjoyed a fine walk from Cold Ashton into St Catherine’s Valley in superb weather.

Walkers relaxing in the sunshine -leader David modelling latest "plus fours" fashion.! — Walkers relaxing in the sunshine -leader David modelling latest “plus fours” fashion.!

Four happy ladies in their shades -haven't Pam's People aged well ! — Four happy ladies in their shades -haven’t Pan’s People aged well !

Photo from Sue Bartlett’s short walk around Burrington and Rickford on Thursday 26th May when 11 walkers enjoyed a fine walk and a nice pub lunch afterwards.

Group taking a break in the lovely village of Rickford during the walk.

Photos from John Goulding’s walk from Littleton upon Severn on Sunday 22nd May when 13 walkers enjoyed a fine and varied walk alongside the river estuary.

Group stop for coffee/refreshments break near the boat marina at Oldbury.

Group taking a break at the Anchor pub boules pitches benches in Oldbury May 22nd 2016

Group proceeding in Indian file past newly mown field on way back into Littleton.

Photos from Sara Willmott’s walk around Blagdon Lake on Thursday 11h May when 11 walkers enjoyed the walk in “perfect” weather.

Group walking towards the lake early in the walk.

Group enjoying the view from the bridge -what are they looking at?

View from the bridge od Blagdon Lake — View from the bridge at Blagdon Lake

Photos from Neville Brewis’s walk in the Cotswolds near Winchcombe on Sunday 8th May 2016 when 10 walkers enjoyed a good walk on the hottest day of the year to date (25*C +!!)

Morning coffee stop at Hailes Abbey on the Cotswold Way

The ruins of Hailes Abbey -a 13th Century Cistercian Abbey

Group climbing up the Cotswold Way through Hailes Wood in wonderful sunshine!

Group having lunch in Guiting Wood (having just been "seen" off the Farmcote Estate by security guard! — Group having lunch in Guiting Wood (having just been “seen” off the Farmcote Estate by security guard!)

Photo from Pam Porter’s walk at Wickwar on Thursday 28th April when 9 walkers enjoyed a fine walk in sunny but windy weather.

Group photo of the walkers outside Wickwar Church.

Photos from Jean Sutcliffe’s walk on Sunday 17th April around Standish and Stockend , when 9 walkers enjoyed a fine hilly walk in good weather. Thanks go to David McGregor for the photos.

Group shot of the walkers during the walk

Bluebell time -these were out and on display through out the walk, — Bluebell time -these were out and on display throughout the walk,

Photos from John Goulding’s walk in the Wye Valley/Offa’s Dyke on Sunday 3rd April when 16 walkers enjoyed a fine walk in good weather . The new Etrex 10 GPS device was used (successfully) “in anger” for the first time to check our exact location during the walk and subsequently alter our route taken back to the carpark at Tintern Abbey!

Group taking a break in the village of Brockweir early in the walk.

Walkers having a coffee break above the magnificent Wye Valley on the Offa's Dyke footpath. — Walkers having a coffee break above the magnificent Wye Valley on the Offa’s Dyke footpath.

Group of 16 very happy walkers ! -photo kindly taken by a fellow walker we met on the walk.

Photos from the visit to the Tobacco Factory to watch the performance of HAMLET on Thursday 25th February. This was in lieu of a short walk that day and was organised by Felicity Brewis. 17 members enjoyed the show and there was no mud/wind /rain involved!!

Unfortunately no photography was allowed of the performance.

Group enjoying their refreshments at the half time break in the performance. — Group enjoying their refreshments in the bar at the half time break in the performance.

Sue and Margaret discussing the finer points of Hamlet !

Photos from Liz Hall and Sue O Hara’s walk from Painswick on Sunday 21st February when 15 walkers enjoyed a fine hilly walk in the Cotswolds between Painswick and Haresfield Beacon.

Group gather around the Topological Table near Harefield Beacon. — Group gather around the Topographic Table near Haresfield Beacon.

Group walking along the Cotswold Way back towards Painswick

Group nearing the end of the walk along the Cotswold Way near Painswick.

Photo (thanks go to Peter Bartlett) from Don & Pat Walter’s short walk at Portishead on Thursday 28th January-shows a large ship full of aircraft parts (spot the logo on the side!) leaving Portbury Docks . The weather was lovely ! See further information below about the Airbus ship which comes in a message to Pat Walter from Eddy Welch.

“With regard to what the Airbus ship was up to, as I have been retired for some time, I have consulted two sources.

1. At a monthly get together of former workmates. 2. I attended a lecture for retired engineers given by a Bristol Docks lady and I asked her the question.

The ship was sailing to Spain, for eventual delivery to Seville of A400M wings. This is a 4 propeller engine military transport and the wings have carbon fibre material on the top and bottom wing surfaces.

Complete assembly of the planes was a possibility at Filton, however the planes are assembled in Seville and now the runway at Filton is closed and only sub assembly

parts are made and are transported elsewhere for final assembly. To see what the aircraft looks like assembled, google A400M. “

Liner off the coast at Portishead spotted during the walk. — Large ship off the coast at Battery Point at Portishead spotted during the walk.

Photos from David McGregor’s walk around the canal and railway tunnels footpaths near Bath on Sunday 24th January , when 12 members enjoyed a fine walk . Thanks go to Suzanne Hadfield for the photos.

Group having refreshments near the SusTrans Rail Tunnel entrance

Group posing for the camera after refreshment stop.

Group crossing the canal lock bridge near Bath

Photos from Margaret Ruse’s walk around Ashton Court and Abbot’s Leigh on Sunday 10th January when 4 brave walkers braved the wind and the rain .

Coffee break in the rain early in the walk .

Group having lunch in a very convenient dry shelter!

Photos from the New Year Day’s walk led by Liz Hall and Sue OHara at Easton in Gordano. 22 members/guests enjoyed the 4 mile walk before lunch at the Rudleigh Inn when we had 30 people dining. Weather was fine but the ground was very wet and muddy underfoot after all of the recent rain but this didn’t spoil what was a very splendid day out.

Sue and (her Bridge Club) friend Hilda model the latest "must have" head ware. — Sue and (her Bridge Club) friend Hilda model the latest “must have” head ware.

Group passing sculpture on the Avon Cycle /Footpath in Pill

Happy group taking a break at the halfway point in the walk

Group wait to get over a tall stile near the end of the walk

Group walking in single file later in the walk heading for their lunch at the pub.

Group photo of the walkers at the end of the walk

Photos from Margaret Ruse’s Bristol City walk on Sunday December 20th when 11 walkers enjoyed a fine walk and lunch (at The Hole in the Wall pub) in mixed weather.

Group walking above the Avon Gorge on the way to Clifton

Group pausing for breath at the Clifton Observatory.

Group walking along the Royal Creasant in Clifton Village — Group walking along the Royal York Crescent towards Clifton Village

Group walking alongside the Bristol Harbour later in the walk.

Photos from the Christmas Walk and Meal at the Kendleshire Golf Club held on Thursday 10th December. 60 members were present for the meal and 22 walkers did the 4 mile walk led by Gordon Wise and 8 walkers did the 2 mile walk led by Wendy Wise.

Information Board at the ruins of Ram Hill Colliery

Walkers inspecting the ruins of the Ram Hill Colliery

Photos from Neville Brewis’s walk on Sunday 6th December along the Cotswolds Way from Cold Ashton when 13 walkers enjoyed (?) a fairly muddy 9 mile walk in mixed weather conditions .

Group leave the hard surface for the muddy Cotswold Way early in the walk.

Group picking their route carefully uphill on the Cotswold Way

Group reach the 1643 Battle of Lansdown Battlefield information board

Jean and Alison carefully negotiate a very muddy farm gate. Note that Alison is modelling the novel one boot/one shoe footwear combo!

David skillfully closing the farmers gate without disappearing into the mud! — David skillfully demonstrates how to close the farmer’s gate without disappearing into the mud!

Photos from David McGregor’s walk on Sunday 15th November at St Arvan’s Monmouthshire and the Wye Valley when 8 walkers enjoyed a great walk in dry weather.

Steve emerges from something called the "Thunder Box" during the walk. — Steve emerges from something called the “Thunder Box” during the walk (aka Ancient Toilet!!).

Walkers cautiously crossing river early in the walk. — Walkers cautiously crossing river (actually the footpath!) early in the walk.

Posh couple from Frampton Cotterell(aka Charles and Camilla) enjoying lunch at Church near Tintern. — Posh couple from Frampton Cotterell(aka Charles and Camilla) enjoying lunch at Church near Tintern

Group posing at the Eagles Nest Viewing Platform .

Group start the descent of the 365 step ladder!

Group posing on the ladder staircase — Group posing on the impressive ladder staircase

Photo from Don Walter’s walk on Thursday 12th November around Lasborough and Osleworth when 14 walkers enjoyed a good walk in better than predicted conditions.

Group taking a break near Osleworth Bottom during the walk.

Photos from Gill Carter’s walk from Newnham into the Forest of Dean on Sunday 1st November . 17 walkers enjoyed a fine walk in mixed conditions:- foggy and misty close by the River Severn but beautiful clear and sunny skies for the Forest walk away from the river.

Group walking in beautiful weather early in the walk

Group taking a break near the Stodley Ponds — Group taking a break near the Soudley Ponds

Gordon's arty shot of one of the many "magic mushrooms" we saw on the Forest! — Gordon’s arty shot of one of the many “magic mushrooms” we saw in the Forest!

Photos from Sue Ohara and Liz Hall’s walk from Marshfield on Sunday 18th October when 11 walkers enjoyed a fine walk in good weather.

Thanks to Gordon and John for the photos

Group descending a grassy slope early in the walk.

group marching along in single file behind the leader! — Group marching along in single file behind leader Sue !

Group taking a well earned break to enjoy the scenery.

Example of the wonderful scenery and views enjoyed during the walk.

PHOTOS FROM THE ANNUAL WEEKEND HOLIDAY AT HF HAYTOR ON 9TH TO 12TH OCTOBER 2015 HAVE NOW BEEN POSTED ON WEBSITE’s NEW PAGE -“HAYTOR HOLIDAY 2015”

ENJOY -LNB 16/10/15

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Photos from Alison and David Shaw’s walk on the South Gower on Sunday 4th October when a (select) group of 6 walkers enjoyed a marvellous day’s walking along the headlands ,beaches and valleys of the South Gower peninsula-it was well worth the journey!

Wendy preaches from the ruins of an ancient church in the Bishopstone Valley — Wendy preaches from the ruins of an ancient church near Ilston.

The group posing under the impressive archway on Three Cliffs beach. — The group posing under the impressive rock archway at Three Cliffs Bay.

Wendy and Alison looking for parts in the remake of Baywatch . — Wendy and Alison auditioning for parts in the remake of Baywatch !

Spectacular view back across Three Cliffs beach and headland — Spectacular view back across Three Cliffs Bay and headland

Photo from Anne and Dave Memory’s walk at Chew Magna on Sunday 6th September when 6 members enjoyed a fine walk in excellent sunny weather.

Small but select band of walkers having their lunch near the Chew Valley lake.

Photos from Neville Brewis’s walk in the Cotswolds near Bisley on Sunday 16th August . 14 members enjoyed a good day’s walking in good weather, despite having to negotiate police road blocks at the start of the walk on entry into Bisley by car! Thanks go to Steve Day and Gordon Wise for the photos.

Group stopping for coffee/drinks early in the walk.

Group deciding who is and who isn't going to the Daneway Pub at lunchtime! — Group deciding who is and who isn’t going to the Daneway Pub at lunchtime!

Group awaiting further instructions from the leader late into the walk.

Group start on final ascent thro' woodland near Waterlane. — Group start on final ascent thro’ woodland near Waterlane.

Don't follow leaders!-group proceeding in Indian file across corn field near Bisley — Don’t follow leaders!-group proceeding in Indian file across corn field near Bisley

Group exiting final corn field on way back into Bisley.

The end is in sight -the Bear Inn in Bisley for drinks after the walk.

Photos from Gordon and Wendy Wise’s walk from the Chedworth Roman Villa on Sunday 2nd August. A party of 16 walkers enjoyed a great day’s walking in brilliant weather and then refreshments at the lovely Mill Inn pub at nearby Withington .(thanks as always to Gordon for the artwork!)

Group early in the walk going thro' Stowell's Gate — Group early in the walk going thro’ Stowell’s Gate

Group waving at the camera man (Gordon) in the Nature Reserve

Group's progress is halted by stampede of "about 200 cows" — Group’s progress is halted by stampede of “about 200 cows”

Group gather their thoughts after the herd of cows have passed by and progress back towards Chedworth Villa.

+ Photos (ex John Pearse ) of the group enjoying lunch near Chedworth -2 shots to capture the outliers !

Photo from Pam Porter’s walk on Thursday 23rd July at Tickenham, when 12 walkers enjoyed a fine walk in good weather and a nice lunch afterwards at the Garden Centre café.

Group having refreshment break in woods near Cadbury Camp

Photos taken on Liz Hall’s walk from Hawkesbury Upton on Sunday 5th July when 9 members enjoyed a fine walk in mixed weather -First Sunshine then Rain then warm Sunshine again.

Group walking in fine weather towards Lower Killcott early in the walk.

Seven Brides and one brother !! -where were all of the men ?

Group at the Somerset Monument near Hawkesbury towards the end of the walk.

Groups in front of the Somerset Monument at the end of the walk.

Photo taken on Dick Dennett’s walk around Lower Failand on Thursday 25th June . 16 members enjoyed fine walk in great weather.

Part of the group of 16 walkers taking a break in lovely sunshine

Photos from David McGregor’s Brecon Beacons Horseshoe walk from Neuadd Reservoirs on Sunday 21st June when 8 walkers tackled this strenuous iconic walk with over 2000 ft. of climbing/drops

Group at the start preparing for their ordeal (+ Helen taking the photo)

Steep climb to first ridge on the way up Pan y Fan

Lunch stop as group seek shelter from bitter cold wind!

Welsh John now back on "home soil" decides to phone a friend! — Welsh John now back on “home soil” decides to phone a friend!

The ascents of Corn Du and Pen y Fan lie ahead after lunch.

Group make it to the top of Pen y Fan -don't they look pleased with themselves! — Group make it to the top of Pen y Fan -don’t they look pleased with themselves!

Liz and Gill start the descent from the top of Pen y Fan.

The climb up the Cribin awaits only the brave or fool hardy

Janet and Susanne make it to the top of the Cribin!

Happy and relieved group at the end of the walk before retiring to the pub !

Photos from the club’s Annual Coach Outing which this year was to Teignmouth in Devon on Sunday 14th June 2015. 3 walks were on offer and the photos below try to capture the day’s activities.

SHORT WALK (led by Rosanne Cawardine)

This was a 3 1/2 mile flat walk alongside the Exeter Canal and River Exe with a visit to Powderham Church

Thanks for the photos go to Gill Dunphy.

Rosanne and Joan having lunch by the side of Exeter Canal

Stretch of Exeter Canal which the group walked along during the walk.

The outside of Powerham Church — The outside of Powderham Church

Long view down the nave of Powderham Church

More detailed photo inside Powderham Church

MEDIUM WALK (led by Liz hall and Lorna Renshaw) appr0x. 6 miles Watcombe to Teignmouth

LONG WALK (led by Neville Brewis) approx. 8 miles St Marys Church to Teignmouth

Both of these walks followed the same route -the SWCP going north back into Teignmouth from the Torquay direction .There were plenty of ups and downs along the SWCP so the pub stop at the Ness Inn at Shaldon was extremely welcome at the end of the walks before crossing the Teign river back into the town.

Thanks go to Gordon Wise for the photos

View of coast from SWCP at start of the long walk

Group setting off along SWCP at start of the walk

Neville appeals for "divine Intervention" and some flat terrain! — Neville appeals for “divine Intervention” and some flat terrain!

Group now climbing the steepest ascent on the walk!

The end is in sight! Group gather above Teignmouth for last push ionto the pub! — The end is in sight! Group gather above Teignmouth for final push onto the pub!

Long walk group descending one of the many downhill sections of the SWCP ! — Long walk group descending for the final time on way back to Teignmouth !

Members of the party taking the Shaldon to Teignmouth ferry

Hello sailor!! -The Group set sail for Teignmouth.

Train coming into Teignmouth from Dawlish along the line destroyed by storms last winter.

Photos taken on Lorna Renshaw’s walk at Wotten under Edge and the Tyndall Monument on Thursday 12th June when 11 members enjoyed a great walk in wonderful weather.

The five intrepid walkers who made it to the top of the Monument.

Group gather for intense map reading training!

Photos taken on Neville Brewis’s walk in the Cotswolds on Sunday 7th June when 10 walkers enjoyed wonderful sunny weather and a fine walk along the Cotswold Way from Seven Springs towards Leckhampton and Crickley Hills.

"Source" of the Thames at Seven Springs at start of walk. — “Source” of the Thames at Seven Springs at start of walk.

Group meet up with Para-Gliders near Leckhampton Hill

Gordon wishes he was up there with Para -Gilder!

Group take on liquid refreshments at end of walk at the Seven Springs Inn.

Gorgon is determined to get "air borne" using pub umbrella as his para-glider! — Gordon is determined to get “air borne” using pub umbrella as his para-glider!

Photos taken on Sue Bartlett’s walk from Hawkesbury Upton on Thursday 28th May when 14 walkers (plus 2 supporters!) enjoyed a fine morning’s walking in the Cotswolds in excellent weather. After the walk there was a pub lunch at the Beaufort Arms in Hawkesbury Upton.

Group taking a drinks break during the walk.

Dorothy posing in front of the Hawksbury Monument — Dorothy posing in front of the Hawkesbury Monument

Highlight of the walk -THE HAWKSBURY MONUMENT — Highlight of the walk -THE HAWKESBURY MONUMENT

Series of photos taken on Gill Carter’s walk in the Mendips near Ebbor Gorge on Sunday 24th May. 13 members enjoyed the walk in rather mixed weather ,some of the high level distant views on show during the walk were somewhat marred by mist unfortunately. (Thanks go to Steve Day and Gordon Wise for these photos)

Group climbing over stile during the walk.

Mendip's " Whicker Man" joins group during break in the walk — Mendip’s ” Whicker Man/Bear” joins group during break in the walk

Group taking breaking in woods during the walk.

Walks leader Gill chatting to new friend -will he join the club?

DCIM100SPORT — Group taking a well earned rest at the Ebbor Gorge Information Hut

Group enjoying the view from the top of Ebbor Gorge

Photos from Margaret Ruse’s “Bristol Open Spaces” walk on Sunday 10th May -this was SLR’s contribution to the BCC Walks FEST programme running thro’out May. -see Summer Newsletter for more about this walk and the FEST itself. Members of the club were joined by 11 non members for the walk.

Group walking along the tree lined Promenade in Clifton towards the Suspension Bridge

Group posing for photo with the Suspension Bridge in the background.

Group at the Observatory Tower on Clifton Down. — Group at the Observatory Tower by the Hill Fort on Clifton Down.

Photos taken on Steve Day’s walk on Sunday 26th April around Doynton, Hinton and Dyrham. 15 walkers enjoyed a great walk in fine weather.

Group on the Cotswold Way at the edge of Dyrham Park estate

Group at the gates of Dyrham House- note the impressive scaffolding as roof repairs take place!

Group resting towards end of walk on way back to the Toghill Picnic Site/Car Park

Photos taken on Jean Sutcliffe’s walk on Sunday 12th April in the Toadsmoor Valley. Bisley and along the Severn and Thames Canal . 14 walkers enjoyed a fine and varied walk in good weather around some wonderful Cotswold villages and scenery.

Group walking in the Toadsmoor Valley early in the walk

Group heading towards Bisley through lovely Cotswold woodland paths.

"Where are we?" Don, David and Neville can't agree and consult their maps! — “Where are we?” Don, David and Neville can’t agree and consult their maps!

Photos taken on Margaret Ruse’s walk on Thursday 9th April in the Avon Gorge. 15 walkers enjoyed a fine walk in wonderful sunny weather as we went up and down the Gorge twice !

Goats in the Gorge !

Goats in the Avon Gorge (if you look hard enough at the photo!)

At the new Clifton Suspension Bridge Museum

Mr McGregor discusses with Mr Brunel the finer points of Bridge Building and leading walks in the Bristol area.

Lunch time in Leigh Woods

Group about to set off after their lunch stop in Leigh Woods

Clifton Suspension Bridge

Brunel's Suspension Bridge taken from the Leigh Woods side of the Avon Gorge — Brunel’s Suspension Bridge taken from the Leigh Woods side of the Avon Gorge

Photos taken on Wendy and Gordon Wise’s walk on Sunday 15th March at Kempley Green. This was the 8 1/2 mile Daffodil Walk around Kempley and Dymock -unfortunately the daffodils were rather late this year and the display wasn’t as wonderful as in previous years but still very impressive ! All 11 walkers enjoyed a fine (and muddy ! ) walk in good weather.

!2th Century St Mary's Church , Kempley was morning coffee stop -Gordon looking anxious that everyone seems too comfortable! — 12th Century St Mary’s Church , Kempley was morning coffee stop -Gordon looking anxious that everyone seems too comfortable!

Group posing for photo outside the wonderful 12th century St Mary’s church at Kempley (note Gordon is actually in this photo and smiling !)

Some daffodils at Last !

Walkers passing roadside verge daffodils towards end of walk.

Photos taken on Sue O’Hara and Liz Hall ‘s walk on Thursday 12th March at Uley and Nympsfield. 11 walkers enjoyed a fine walk in wonderful sunshine.

Group enjoying a break during the walk

3 walkers enjoying the view from the top of Frocester Hill

Photos from Neville Brewis’s walk at Winchcombe/Cleeve Common on Sunday 1st March when 17 walkers had a good scenic walk on the Cotswolds Hills in not too bad weather (considering an earlier poor forecast!)

Gordon's "arty" shot of horse in the grounds of Postlip Hall early in the walk. — Gordon’s “arty” shot of horse in the grounds of Postlip Hall early in the walk.

Group gathering their breadth near the Cleeve Common Golf Club at mid point of the walk.

Group leaving the Belas Knap burial chamber towards end of walk -having checked all are still present!!

Photos from Janet Thomas’s walk around Blaise/Kings Weston Down/ Shirehampton/S on Sunday 15th February when 16 walkers enjoyed a pleasant day out in good weather (for February!!)

Group enjoying a coffee stop at the café at Blaise

Janet briefing the group on the history of the stone pillar in the grounds of Kings Weston House.

Photos from Liz Hall and Lorna Renshaw’s walk around Failand and Long Ashton on Sunday 1st February when 17 walkers enjoyed a great day’s walking in the sunshine.

Group posing for photo during second part of the walk. — Group posing for photo during early part of the walk.

Liz and Lorna briefing the group at lunchtime at the Abbot's Pool in Leigh Woods. — Liz and Lorna briefing the group at lunchtime at the Abbot’s Pool in Leigh Woods.

Photos from Don Walter’s walk on Sunday 18th January 2015 along the Dorset and Somerset Railway line -now Cycle path thro’ the Bath Tunnels engineered by Sus Trans in circa 2012 . 11 members enjoyed a great day’s walking in brilliant sunshine !!

Group study the information board at the exit from the 2nd (and longer) tunnel at the Tucking Mill Viaduct.

Group enjoying their lunch in the village of Southstoke in glorious sunshine.

Photo from New Year’s Day walk 2015 at Wraxall.

Large group of walkers enjoying well earned rest on Helen's longer walk. — Large group of walkers enjoying well earned rest on Helen’s longer walk.

Photos taken on Dick Dennett’s walk on Sunday 21st December (our last walk of 2014 !) -at Landsdown near Bath. when 13 walkers enjoyed a great end to the year.

Group taking a coffee break early in the walk.

Wonderful long distance views from the Landsdown plateau. — Wonderful long distance views from the Landsdown plateau at Prospect Stile

Toby makes the mistake of asking for directions !

Photos taken during Jenny Dennett’s walk at Winterbourne Down on Thursday 27th November when 10 members enjoyed a fine walk in good weather.

Group of 7 determined ladies making good progress early in the walk!

Group of 9 happily posing on woodland bridge during the walk

Jenny the group towards end of the walk. — Jenny briefing the group towards end of the walk.

Photos taken during Don Walter’s walk around Stanton Drew and North Hill on Sunday 16th November when 20 (yes 20 !) members enjoyed a fine walk.

An early coffee stop for the large group on the walk.

Members happily negotiate the field Stepping Stones during the walk. — Members happily negotiate the Field Stepping Stones during the walk.

Photos from Alison Ranken’s walk at Breach Hill and Chew Stoke on Thursday 13th November. 9 members enjoyed an excellent walk in very wet conditions.

Who are they ? Group making their way in wet weather walking gear !

Here they are -8 very wet walkers(plus GW behind the camera) at the end of the walk at Chew Valley Lake — Here they are -8 very wet but happy walkers(plus GW behind the camera) at the end of the walk at Chew Valley Lake

Photos from David Hayes’s walk around Painswick Valley on Sunday 2nd November 2014. 15 members enjoyed a lovely walk in changeable weather.

Group waiting in line to pass through stile.

Group looking back at Painswick Village Spire

Photos from Pam Porter’s short walk around Abbot’s Leigh Woods on Thursday 25th October , when 9 members enjoyed a lovely walk followed by a pub lunch at the Failand Inn.

Group posing on Woodland bridge during the walk.

Group having a coffee/drinks break by one of the many ponds in Abbot's Leigh Woods — Group having a coffee/drinks break by one of the many ponds in Abbot’s Leigh Woods

Photos from Wendy and Gordon Wise’s walk at Tetbury on Sunday 19th October -when they and 10 members enjoyed the walk in the sunshine.

Group led by Helen coming through a stile.

Gordon stop[s a car he remember well from his youth -a 1932 Morris Minor! — Gordon spots a car he remembers well from his youth -a 1932 Morris Minor!

PHOTOS FROM THE CLUB’S ANNUAL WEEK-END AWAY AT HF LULWORTH COVE OVERTHE WEEK-END OF 10th to 13th OCOBER 2014

35 members enjoyed a wonderful week-end at Lulworth Cove staying for 3 nights at HF’s West Lulworth House and Lulworth Mill House. There were walks organised by HF (with input from NB) on both Saturday 11th October and Sunday 12th October -see below.

Photos below are from Davina Macrae, David McGregor, Jean Sutcliffe, Felicity Brewis , Gordon Wise and Neville Brewis –thanks to all.

Short Walks

Friday -Local walk around Lulworth Cove

Group receiving briefing outside west Lulworth House from Chris

Day1-Jurassic Coast including Durdle Door (4 miles)

Photos awaited !

Day2-Durlston Country Park and walk into Swanage on SWCP (3 miles)

Group climbing up to the Globe at Durlston Country Park

Group posing in front of the Globe at the Dunston Country Park — Group posing in front of the Globe at the Durlston Country Park

Coastal View from the SWCP on the approach into Swanage.

View of coastline from the SWCP just outside Swanage

Descent in Swanage

Swanage

Impressive building built with local stone

Medium Walks

Day1 -Jurassic Coast including Durdle Door (6.5 miles)

Photos awaited !

Day2 -Worth Matravers to Swanage on SWCP (6.5 miles)

What a line -up- 10 SLR members and a black dog ! enjoying a well earned rest during the walk.

Long Walks

Day1 -Army Ranges including Tyneham Village and then SWCP west back to Lulworth .(2 very steep ascents and descents!!)-7.5 miles and on to Durdle Door (an extra 2 1/2 miles there and back ).

Briefing on Povington Hill at start of walk.

Floss briefing the group at the start of the walk

Walk Leader Floss Morgan explains where we are going ?

Group gather for briefing at start of walk

Worbarrow Bay

SWCP going westwards towards Lulworth Cove

Major Climb of the day

Group labouring up one of the (several) major climbs on the SWCP.

Major Descents

Group starting one of many descents during the walk!

Wendy and Gill looking out at the coastline to the east of Lulworth Cove

Group of 16 on the SWCP on the way back to Lulworth Cove

Group relax and Take on Refreshments after major climb of the day. — Group relax and take on Refreshments after major climb of the day.

Dramatic scenery of the SWCR just east of Lulworth Cove

Durdle Door ( at end of walk!)

The iconic Durdle Dor Arch at the end of the walk. — The iconic Durdle Door Arch at the end of the walk.

Day2 -Kingston to Swanage on SWCR – 11 miles

Climb near St Aldhelm’s Head Quarry

Anne leads group up steep ladder climb at near St Aldhelm's Head (note ladder descent behind!) — Anne leads group up steep ladder climb near St Aldhelm’s Head (note ladder descent behind!)

The Quarry

The now derelict Quarry near St Aldhelms Head on SWCP

Dancing Ledge

Tilly Whim Caves

Walk Leader Lesley at front of Group on the SWCP near Swanage

Approach into Swanage

Group on the downhill descent into Swanage near the end of the 11 mile walk! — Group on the descent into Swanage near the end of the 11 mile walk!

At Swanage seafront at end of walk

Waling along the Swanage sea front (now in wet weather gear !) at end of walk. — Walking along the Swanage sea front (now in wet weather gear !) at end of walk.

Evening Entertainment

Group Gather in Lounge area after dinner to be entertained.

Walk leaders Chris and Lesley starting the evening's entertainment . — Walk leaders Chris and Lesley starting the evening’s entertainment .

Neville presenting Walks Leader Chris with a bottle of wine as a thank you from the club.

Presentation to walks leader Floss by Neville — Presentation to walks leaders Floss and Lesley by Neville

Photo from John Hollyman’s walk at Barry on Sunday 5th October. The brand new climbing wall on the sea front there proved too much of a temptation for some members-apparently they were subsequently chased off by police as it wasn’t officially open yet.

Janet and Alison try out the new climbing wall on the Barry sea front.

Photos taken on Helen Palmer and (her walks mentor) David McGregor’s walk at Symonds Yat on Sunday 21st September. 15 members enjoyed a memorable day in the sunshine in the Wye Valley (thanks as usual to GW for the photos).Congratulations go to Helen on her first walk as leader for the club !

View from Symonds Yat

View of River Wye Valley from Symonds Yat Viewing Point

Group at Viewpoint

Wye Valley Ferry

Group boarding the Wye River Ferry-Helen making sure everyone is safely on board!

Biblings Bridge Crossing

Re-crossing the Wye on the Biblings Bridge

Group enjoying View.

Group enjoying the views across the Wye Valley

Photos from Liz Hall and Sue O’Hara’s walk from Churchill to Shipham and around Dolebury Warren on Thursday 11th September 2014. Fourteen members enjoyed a great walk in the sunshine and a refreshing drink afterwards at the Crown Inn.

P1 (ex NB)

Group posing on top of Dolebury Warren at lunchtime.

P2(ex SOH)

Group approaching the top of Dolebury Warren for their lunch stop

P3 (ex SOH)

Another group photo on the top of Dolebury Warren

Photos (ex GW) from Neville Brewis’s walk from Crompton Martin on Sunday 7th September 2014.Fourteen members enjoyed a day out in the sunshine on the Mendips Hills above the village and visited the SLR’s Rag Well Kissing Gate on the Limestone Link on the way back into Compton Martin.

Stile on Mendips

Group climbing over stile up on Mendips Hills plateau

New Members ?

View over Chew Valley Lake

Adopted Kissing Gate?

Group gather round Kissing Gate overlooking Chew Valley Lake we wish to "adopt" — Group gather round Kissing Gate overlooking Chew Valley Lake we wish to “adopt”

The Rag Well

At Kissing Gate

Group posing at the new Kissing Gate on Highfield Lane.

Photos from David Hayes’s walk to the top of Sugar Loaf on Sunday 17th August 2014.Twelve members enjoyed a great day out in the sunshine (plus a little rain) of South Wales- 1500 ft. of climbing (and then descent) were achieved with minimal complaint! Thank you David.

Photo 1 ex NB-On Top of Sugar Loaf