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Click on thumbnail to view full size picture of Slad valley BULLS CROSS to HIGH WOOD
The author Laurie Lee lived in this area. His most famous work "Cider with Rosie" related to his childhood experiences wandering the paths on this route, you might recognise some of it. Rosie herself was never named, if you meet an old lady, look twice, you never know! There are a number short sharp hills on this route but they are followed by flat sections to get your breath back. Most of the paths are well used but some are indistinct and you need to follow the instructions carefully, we have tried to give as many landmark as possible so look out for them. The rivers and streams in this area can dry up, they may show on our map but not be seen on the ground. Grading between paths and tracks on this route was difficult, many are a bit of each and look different at various times of the year. If you want to practice compass work this is an ideal route, there are easy sections to practice technique and short more obscure ones to test yourself. Sadly there are no pubs. (GPS length 4.03 miles) How to get there:- Park in the layby at Bulls Cross. From the north take the B4070 from Birdlip and follow it to Bulls Cross. From Stroud turn off the A419 onto the A46 at SO 8447 0522. Follow the A46 for .5 mile to roundabout at SO 8509 0559. Take 2nd exit signposted to Slad (do not follow the signs to the railway station). Continue up this narrow road for 2.8 milest to Bulls Cross.
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