We are the Kingswood Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Two walks of 4.5 miles, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. You can do both (9 miles) or come for one or the other (4.5 miles)!
Morning walk - Hawkesbury Upton to Kilcott. 4.5 miles. Start at 10 am at Hawkesbury Upton Village Hall. A beautiful walk featuring wildflower meadows, the pretty village of Kilcott and the beautiful Long Coombe where we should see plenty of butterflies. There are 6 stiles and we pass through a field of cows, who behaved well when Carol checked the walk. There are a couple of hills. Moderate walk.
Afternoon walk - The prairies of Hawkesbury Upton 4.5 miles. Start at 1 pm Start from Hawkesbury Upton Village Hall. We will walk the incredibly large fields south of Hawkesbury Upton. We should hear larks calling. We pass through an attractive wood and walk a section of the Cotswold Way with great views across to Wales. Expect more butterflies! No stiles and only one small ascent. Easy/moderate.
Please wear appropriate clothing and bring sun cream, hat or cap, plenty of water and lunch or a snack.
There are two pubs in the village for lunch for anyone not joining the afternoon walk.
Please remember to bring your ICE (In Case of Emergency) cards in your pocket.
Please bring £3 cash to park at Hawkesbury Upton Village Hall car park, High Street, GL9 1AU. It should be possible to park on the road if there is no space at the Village Hall. The main street is wide - please allow time to find somewhere to park.
