14 walkers set off from Chalford church along the tow path of the Thames and Severn Canal and the river Frome. Then a long steady climb up Claypits Lane. Fortunately, the weather was fine and not too hot. The route took us across a field and into woodland for a tricky and rugged decent, then up again to Bussage, before a final decent back to Chalford and well deserved and delicious refreshments at the Lavender Bakehouse.

A brief rest stop at one of the locks before the long upward climb. 

Proud parents 

Some intermediary work at Stroud Brewery 

Brimscombe Mill 

Bridges over the canal and also the railway line