Old Sodbury to Cold Ashton to Marshfield
14 miles /22.5 km
How lucky we have been with the weather!!! We enjoyed another nice sunny day. A little warm in the afternoon; but, nothing to complain about. We have been told by many locals how fortunate we have been because the weather earlier in May was very cold & wet.
Today is our next to last day on the Cotswold Way. We came across this sign early today reminding us that we were close to reaching Bath.
Here are some highlights from today.
We passed many old stone churches and more farmers’ fields. I especially enjoyed walking by the wheat fields because my father grew wheat.
Some funny signs & sightings.
Zoom in to read why we had to make a detour
Boy, some hikers must have really made the on locals angry
A little more than halfway through our walk we enjoyed stopping at Dyrham Park. It’s managed by the National Trust & was the location for the 1993 movie “The Remains of the Day” starring Anthony Hopkins & Emma Thompson.
Dyrham Park is a baroque English manor started in 1691 by William Blathwayt who started the British War Office under King William III & also administered the British colonies in North America & the Caribbean. Using these positions & connections enabled him to build this magnificent mansion & furnish it with fabrics, furniture, & art from all over the world.
Me being silly with some wigs.
And of course, the animals & animal figurines on the route.
For some unexplainable reason, cows have always liked me. On several occasions in my life including today, they have walked right up to me.
The nice English town Mansfield is our home for the night.
The Wanderers 