On Sunday 9th September 23 members and guests set off the Castle Meads car park at Gloucester Quays for a 5.5 mile circular walk. Leaving the car park they were very soon in open countryside on the Severn Way which was surprisingly rural given the city was nearby.  Following the river they continued for some time before turning right and eventually reached Hemstead.

Returning along the canal path they reached  Gloucester Quays where they had time for refeshment, before a boat trip along the canal.

Leaving Gloucester Docks on the Severn Way

Continuing on the Severn Way into open countryside

Heading towards Hempstead with herd of cattle close behind

Close encounters with friendly livestock

Heading back to the Quays along the Sharpness Canal