Chalford Scarecrow Trail
Each year in April, the Cotswold village of Chalford runs a scarecrow trail. A few dozen residents install homemade scarecrows in their gardens. Some will be brilliant, some will be bizarre, and some quite terrifying! Visitors can buy maps of the scarecrow locations, and collect pictures of as many as possible on a walk around the village.
Assuming we can get a few leaders signed up to the event, it might be nice to split up into small teams to walk the trail, meeting up in the pub for lunch in the afternoon.
There will be a charge of £3.50 (cash only) for trail maps, with money going to a local school.
What to bring
Water: bring at least a litre
Medicines: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor ailments etc.
Rucksack: or any other bag
Footwear: hiking boots or sturdy trainers
Layered clothing: lets you quickly adapt to changes in the weather and body temperature. Go for a base layer (vest or t-shirt) and a mid layer (a micro fleece or shirt) and in cooler weather add an outer layer (a windproof jacket or thick fleece)
Waterproof jacket: breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry
Hat or cap: stay warm in winter and shaded in summer
Sunglasses: for any sunny day, even in winter
Sun cream: can be useful even on cloudy and winter days
Food & drink
Bring water for the walk. We will get lunch at a local pub.
Snacks and drinks are available from the cafe at the start location.