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18. GLOUCESTERSHIRE - GENERAL
A: Barrow Wake - Grid ref SO934160. "Coming away from Gloucester and up Birdlip Hill on the A417in the direction of Cirencester, the road dog-legs near the top, where there is a roundabout (A417/A436). Continue on up the hill. At the top of the hill there is a large traffic island guarding the right turn to Birdlip village (B4070). Take this road and, in front of you, you will see another right turn signposted to the "Barrow Wake Viewpoint" (also signposted Shab Hill).
On weekdays, many truckers park overnight on the approach road to the viewpoint (it's the old route of the A417 before the Birdlip by-pass was opened). Truckers sometimes hunt in packs and can be a bit pushy. It is also heavily cruised by gays. Both tend to frighten innocent couples. At their worst, they even inhibit all but the most blatant and determined exhibitionist or participating couples. Weekends are quieter. However, it can be a useful place to make contact and then retire to somewhere quieter like the nearby Crickley Hill Country Park, Kilkenny Picnic Site or Leckhampton quarry."
B: Birdlip Viewpoint, near Cheltenham - "The girlfriend and I frequent a place known as Birdlip Viewpoint. It can be found off the main A417 road from Cheltenham/Gloucester to Cirencester, near to the Cheltenham/Gloucester end and by the "Air Balloon" pub - just follow the signs for Birdlip and Stroud and the view point will be found on your right-hand side. Not only plenty of sex but great views too! It is very active both day and night with couples, voyeurs and gays. Those participating would be advised to park up at the far end of this dead end road, and either watch for cars with couples in, or go for a short walk around that far end in amongst the trees. We've had some great experiences there, with the girlfriend having as many as nine guys at any one time. Not surprising though, she is damn good looking, even if I am biased!"
"Take the new A417 from Gloucester to Swindon. About five miles from the M5 the road rises up to a ridge line called Birdlip. There is a superb car-park here, something for everyone although during the day families and elderly couples use it for the superb views across into Wales, so be careful. Woods and walks abound, truckers use the road to the car-park and appreciate any couples who pull in front of their cabs. The gay area is at the very end of the car-park. Most couples park at the entrance to the car-park and then go for a stroll leftwards along the edge. Plenty of discreet hollows and woods to play in."
"Birdlip picnic site off A417 in Gloucester. Popular with gays/bi but also with couples. There is a couple who occasionally turn up and she takes on all comers. They drive an old white transit. I once was involved in a session where there was a queue of lorry drivers patiently waiting an invite into the back where she gave an excellent performance. Best, not surprisingly after dark." "im taking my wife to birdlip hill or that lay-by just past the highwayman pub shes a bit shy at first but when she gets going who knows what might happen .she has always had a fantasy about sucking on a big cock through the car window we will be there at about 10.30 be descreet until warmed up look out for a white rover the younger the better she is 26 also if anyone of the old doggin squad that used to get to birdlip cricklet hill painswick beacon toghill drop us a line..." wrote an enthusiastic Dogger in March 2000 (too enthusiastic to tpye straight!). Walter Warthog continued: "...Birdlip gets busy early evening with gay guys, is good during day in summer and late evening. I have watched a few couples there..."
"...im trying to get him indoors to take me out to birdlip hill or the long lay-bye just past the highwayman pub on the A419 i think the only trouble is he wants to watch a sodding football match is there any guys out there not watching the game if so i can supply better entertainment and who knows you might score look out for a white rover. love pennypervert..."
C: Coopers Hill - A female (allegedly) Dogger wrote: "Out for a walk one afternoon I came across an area of trees set behind a lay-by on the main Brockworth to Stroud road (the A46). Just past the turning for Coopers Hill and before Prinknash Abbey there are some nasty bends, and to the side of the road are two lay-bys. Park up here and enter the wooded area that runs alongside the road. I happened to chance upon a guy masturbating and watched him for a while, which I admit turned me on, so I approached and he quickly dressed. Telling him not to worry I went over and put my hand in his trousers. From there on I stayed to have sex with four different guys, and plan to go back frequently, so look forward to meeting all you guys. This is one girl who has found satisfaction on tap! Although be warned, I understand that walkers use the area and a number of gay men use the area too, although couples do visit on a regular basis." Yes, please!
D: Crickley Hill - On the A417, either coming up Birdlip Hill (away from Gloucester) or coming down from the other direction, go straight on (A436) at the "Air Balloon" roundabout. Turn left immediately after the roundabout (signposted Leckhampton) and then left again a few yards further on into the country park. "Take road out of Cheltenham towards Cirencester (not sure of number)... ...Crickley Hill is on the right... ...go into the parks and go right to top of hill where there is a car-park... ...very secluded and often get couples showing off there."
E: Nympsfield - A Dogger wrote: "On the B4066, approximately half way between Stroud and Dursley is the Nympsfield Long Barrow picnic site and view point. Now that the last evidence of last Winter's infestation of travellers has been cleared away, is once again worth a visit. In addition to Doggers looking for participating couples (or vice-versa) it is also used by couples looking for couples..." Seems worth a visit for the name alone! Didn't know Jack Straw was a Dogger, though...
"Leave the M5 at J13 and head along the A419 towards Stroud. As you reach Stroud on the Stonehouse bypass, take the B4066. The road climbs steeply up through Kings Stanley, passes over sheep-strewn common land after this and eventually passes a gliding or flying club which is to the left. Continue along the B4066 for not very far, (there are probably signs to Nympsfield). The picnic site is on the right. Turn in here. There is an ancient monument here (maybe called Hetty Peglar's Tump) and a very large car-park and lots of trees and bushes. Ideal!"
Try also two nearby sites: "Coaley Peak Picnic Area. From the Sainsbury's roundabout at the end of the Ebley bypass take road towards Uley (Scenic Route). Drive for several miles past Aerodrome on left (gliders) eventually there's a sign for the picnic area - turn right into it. There are two areas, the main car-park (left at entrance), is where action normally starts. The other (right at entrance and down longish drive), is where the gays tend to go, although this is also used by couples. The gay end is visited by the Police from time to time! I have had limited success although others tell me that a lot more can happen but it is very much a case of luck as it does not seem regular." And a warning: "Watch out, it's full of gangland fun and games..."
F: "Highwayman Pub" - Sarah wrote (March 2000): "im off up to the lay-by on the a419 to gloucester just past the highwayman pubcum and watch if you like sat 18th march white car..." Sounds good! Hippo responded (March 2000): "I guess you mean the Smith's Cross lay-by on the A417 (it stops being the A419 at Cirencester). Since Penny Pervert's days, the A417 has been changed to dual carriageway and the lay-by is supposed to be one-way traffic. More to the point, unless you are very lucky, the only guys who go there nowadays are gay. I haven't seen a couple there for over two years..."
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Tewkesbury - Car-park at picnic area, King John's, Broadway.