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Gloucestershire Independent


March 13, 2014 HappyMothers Day ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE


Rambling offers a unique way to spend time with mum


The view from Old Sodbury towards the River Severn


LOOKING for a way to spend some quality time with your mum this Mother’s Day? Walking is a great way to spend some quality time together without any distractions. It provides the perfect opportunity to chat at the same time as taking in the surroundings. Simon Barnett, director of walking development


at the Ramblers, said: “Walking is a great way to spend some quality time with your loved ones so why not treat yourmumto a countryside walk or a stroll through a city this Mother’s Day. “We have hundreds of free routes available throughout Great Britain on our Ramblers Routes that you can download and walk with your


mum.”People looking to give a gift with a difference this Mother’s Day can pur- chase Ramblers gift membership, giving their mum a choice of more than 45,000 group led walks every year, full access to Ramblers Routes, quarterly editions of Walk magazine and much more. For details, visit www.ramblers.org. uk/gift.


A MOTHERS’ DAY ROUTE TO TRY IN SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE: Three Sodburys


Difficulty: Leisurely


Walking time: 2 hours 30 minutes Length: 9.5km (5.9miles)


Start location: Chipping Sodbury, South Gloucestershire


Route Summary: A pleasant ramble along field paths and quiet lanes, with a couple of short climbs that give you fine views over the surrounding countryside.


Generally easy walking but several stiles and some muddy stretches underfoot. See more at: http://bit.ly/1nB05Fi


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Or for something a little longer try: Arlingham, Gloucestershire Difficulty: Leisurely Walking time: 4 hours


Length: 17.1km (10.6miles)


Start location: The Old Passage Inn, Arlingham


Route Summary: A 10-mile circular walk linking a section of the Severn Way with the towpaths of the (abandoned)


Stroudwater Canal and the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal.


- See more at: http://bit.ly/1cqAJbH


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