🥾 ABOUT THE WALK 🥾
The Rollright Stones, in the heart of the Cotswolds, is a trio of neolithic limestone monuments, which were erected to mark ritual sites. But according to local legend, and the names of the specific sites themselves, the stones are actually the petrified bodies of a king and his men. (and they look like bodies, which is really weird!).
You will see all sorts of animals on this hike, including saddleback pigs, horses, cows with big Woolley fringes, Chickens, Sheep, and Geese, and we also spotted wild deer.
This is NOT a dog-friendly walk, unfortunately (some road walking, lots of brambles which are not good for dogs feet, and quite a few stiles where you would need to lift a dog over) - sorry.
There is a fabulous spot for lunch (which I don't want to spoil for you, but please make sure you bring a packed lunch, and something to sit on ie: sit-pad, plastic bag, camping stool.
Mud! This is the Cotswolds so we was expecting a bit of mud and that is what we got! We have managed to re-route a few areas, but there will still be a few places that will end up with muddy boots and trousers. If you have gaiters then bring them along.
Walking poles - I found my walking pole invaluable on the hike (especially on the hills and helping negotiate a few muddy kissing gates).
Road walking - if you check the video then you will see that we have no option but to walk along the road, with no footpath for about 10 minutes. There is a grass verge, but it is a busy road and we need to be vigilant.
Views! I had forgotten how beautiful this area is and I spent too much time looking, rather than taking photos. But it is fabulous.
Rollright stones - if you have never been before then you will love this area and it is certainly the highlight of the walk. I can't wait to show you all!
❓ ROUND-ROBIN QUESTION: Can you build a paper aeroplane?
Please arrive by 9.45 am we will set off at 10 am sharp. If this is your first AG walk, then please arrive nice and early and seek out the walk leader who will be wearing a red "walk leader" pin badge.
📍 WHAT3WORDS: https://what3words.com/keeps.sues.grab
Click the link above, then click "Navigate using Google Maps" . We often meet in places where there is no postcode, so we encourage you to use the What3Words app which will take you to the exact location.
🗣 WALK LEADER(S): Martin Harrison
🐶 IS THIS WALK DOG FRIENDLY? Small dogs are fine, but due to the stiles we recommend not bringing along bigger dogs please.
☕️ REFRESHMENTS: Please bring your own. We will enjoy a packed lunch near the Rollright Stones. (Remember to bring a sitmat or backpacking chair).
🎒 WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU
* Good trainers or walking shoes (and other clothes of course!).
* A drink.
⛑ RULES TO KEEP YOU SAFE :
- We walk in all weathers, however, if we have a weather warning then the event may be cancelled. Keep an eye on your emails and the Facebook event page for notifications of any cancellations.
- We will only ever walk in groups of 15 or less. If we have more than 15, we will usually have two walk leaders and walk in opposite directions.
- We supply free sweets at the halfway stage - we call this "squidge and dip" - hand sanitiser, then dip in for your free sweets.
