Today I was walking across the Cotswolds, which is officially an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. However, the real beauty of this landscape isn’t its natural features. It’s the softly golden stone that has been used for hundreds of years for building in this area. So, no deep thoughts today, just some pictures to enjoy. Happy Easter.
Route: Mickleton to Stow in the Wold via Heart of England Way. Terrain: rolling hills; field paths, tracks, and roads. Weather: blustery with a mix of sun and showers. Daily distance: 23.4 km/14.5 miles. Cumulative distance: 394.6 km/244.7 miles. Accommodation: The Grapevine, Stow on the Wold.
Come Wind, Come Weather 
I wonder how you have been today, with what have been reported as huge storms blustering up from the south. The Settle area has hardly been affected but further south I think it was different. I guess you will be pleased to arrive at your destination today!
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When I visited the Cotswolds, it took me a while to realise that the contour lines on the OS 1:250000 map are only 5m apart. I hope you found today’s ascents less steep than you’d expected, Simon! Here’s a belated Happy Easter from us to you… we had no internet on Ullswater but have caught up with you this evening.
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