With the threat of more rain following the downpour that had already soaked Camerton earlier in the day an intrepid group of four set off to walk around Camerton.

Leading the way was Jerry Coles with Lawrence Davies, and Steve and Linda Tanner to make up the foursome. After a short loop around Camerton Old Pit batch we headed due south with a steep uphill section across a front garden and several fields.    

On crossing Paulton lane we met up with a local beekeeper out to check his hives. A fund of knowledge enabled us to pause and regain our breath before bidding adieu and heading off along a field edge towards the reservoir above Clandown

 . Skirting a travellers camp Jerry lost his footing tripping over a bramble and fortunately being able to gain support from Lawrence saved him from landing in some human waste thoughtfully deposited by a traveller. A gap in the hedge enabled us to look across the hills to pick out Westbury cement works and the White Horse in the far distance.

Crossing fields and through Camerton farm brought us to the edge of the Cam valley and dropping down and across to Whitebrook lane. 

From there it was down to the bottom of the valley and then a steep ascent again looping around Bengrove wood, through Sheephouse Farm before making our way back to Jerry’s house.

A quick change there left us smart and casual to enable us to tackle the large obstacle known as lunch at the King William 4^th Ale house in Tunley where an excellent meal was had by all.

Despite several drops of rain as a warning we were blessed with a dry walk throughout.

Jerry Coles