The 'find' of the day was definitely the Landsdown Battlefields, clearly demarked by flags at each corner and brought to life by fascinating information boards - a Trail writer's delight if ever there was.
Descending into Bath I began having mixed feelings. The holiday and the adventure were almost over. The sense of excitement in finishing the Trail was building with every step whilst alongside was the knowledge that we would no longer be living the simple life - wake, walk, breathe fresh air, dine, sleep - and as the city came into view before us I wasn't sure whether to speed up or slow down. In the end my creaking joints and tired muscles made the decision for me...but at 2.30pm on Saturday 8th October 2011 we arrived at Bath Abbey!
104 miles, 9 days, 8 fabulous overnight accommodation providers, 1 faultless baggage transfer service and no serious injuries later The Cotswold Way was behind us. Now all that remains is for me to finish writing the Companion Treasure Trail and to thank all those of you who have followed this adventure. In particular I'd like to mention the Treasure Trails Gang who are working feverishly to grow the catalogue of exciting and fun ways to discover more about our great country, our family and friends, son and daughter who are now old enough to be taxi drivers to start and finish, and the latter for training to administer the oh-so-welcome foot massage on return home. Most of all however, I'd like to thank Stephen for driving forward and lapping up this adventure and for his encouragement, support and tolerance of his co-walker. The experience will be a lifetime memory.
Now what shall I do next?
very emotional x
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