it was perfect walking weather, not too cold and little wind with weak sunshine as eight Cirencester ramblers and one from North Cotswold enjoyed a four mile walk from Brio Retirement Village in Stow-on-the-Wold.

Crossing the Fosse Way we walked along a track with lovely views and through a short wood and then downhill to Netherswell Manor Farm Estate and then back along the main drive to the Fosse Way.

Crossing the road and after a short uphill climb we took the old road to Maugersbury. Half way we stopped for refreshments with excellent views of the surrounding countryside. On reaching Maugersbury we took a short loop round this pretty village before taking the track back up to Stow-on-the-Wold and through the Allotments and cemetery back to the start.

We then all enjoyed lunch at the on site Slate and Grain restaurant

The River Dickler

An easterly view from Stow-on-the-Wold

The happy group of walkers

Chocolate box Cotswolds

Interesting architecture in Maugersbury