Out for another lunchtime cache and dash today to find another cache and drop off a Travel Coin that needs to go to Ben Nevis to reach its currents goal. The plan today was to drop the coin further North than I had discovered it as Ben Nevis is up towards Scotland.
GC1A7N8 - More Chor
The cache was hidden in a small wood near to a house estate in Astley Village. I had the usual issue of tree coverage blocking the GPS signal, so I had to rely on my instincts and eyes to find the location of the cache. Spent about 10 mins looking until I located the cache. Dropped off the Travel Coin, signed the log and replaced the cache.
Monday, 27 September 2010
GJCH - Circular Walk
We went out on Sunday for a 6-7 mile walk along a caching series called "GJCH - Grandad John's Home Cache". This is a well planned and layed out caching series with a good set of instructions detailing the walking route.
GC2AKBY - GJHC - Mobberley Field Bridge
We started the walk slightly in the wrong place as we didnt want to risk parking in the church car park as it was a Sunday and there would be loads of church goers, so we parked up in a layby just when you turn up the hill. Entered the field from the bottom as we missed the enterance further up the road, but it was still a public footpath and lead us to the first cache, so we joined Mobberley Field. It was a bit wet in places, but we all had our walking boots on so it wasnt that bad squelching in a couple of places. Probably would have been better if we'd gone further up the road! Found the cache quickly, in an obvious hiding place. Signed the log and put it back.
GC2AKC9 - GJHC - Stile
Following the instructions set out from the first cache, we made our way over to this second cache. The field we walked through had a few horses in which were friendly enough and started to follow us walking up the field. After getting to the next GC we found it, signed the log and rehid again. Looking on the horizon we spotted Jodrell Bank which was pointing upwards today.
GC2ARKJ - GJHC - Barley Field
Following the instructions again we went over the next stile and into the Barley Field. (Dont take the path on the right! as we did at first). No Barley in the field this time of year. Nicely ploughed though. There was a farmer shooting at the far side of the field as there was an occasional bang and birds flying everywhere. Found the cache and moved on just in case Cachers we next on his hit card ;) Dropped off a Travel Bug "A Great Ruler".
GC2AKCD - GJHC - Gate To Nowhere
Between GC2ARKJ and this cache is the longest part of the walk between caches. After navigating the Barley Field and one member of the team almost loosing their boot in some mud, we left the field to go down the track towards the "Gate to Nowhere". We almost walked straight past it not expecting to see a picket fence gate and half expecting a larger iron/steel gate. Found the cache and logged our visit. Great hiding spot.
GC2ARKX- GJHC - Past The Pond
Again following the instructions we walked over the cache. Easy find. Signed log book and replaced the cache.
GC2AKCH - GJHC - The Split Tree
Another ploughed field. Following the GPS we found the tree and located the cache fairly quickly. Signed the log and replaced into its hiding place. As the field had been harvested we spotted the stile leading to the next part of the walk.
GC2AKCR - GJHC - Up The Hill
After following the instructions and crossed the bridge, we spotted the faint path to the right, which is getting less faint and more visiable now,we struggled a bit under the branches as our backpacks got snagged (Only because we did'nt bend down enough). Found the cache and signed the log. This is our 150th cache find.
GC2AKD0 - GJHC - Another Stile
After celebrating our 150th cache we moved onwards to the next cache. Found in the usual hiding spot for a stile. Signed the log and replaced.
GC2ARKN - GJHC - Double Trouble
We continued walking over to the next cache which we found following the GPS co-ords. Took the Pirate TB in the cache.
GC2AKDA - GJHC - Big Log
Following the instructions we turned left and followed the GPS to the co-ords. Its a nice big log, not hard to miss it. Signed log book and moved on.
GC2AKDF - GJHC - Sleeper Bridge
As we walked towards the cache along the field a cow was heading towards the tree where we thought the cache was hidden. As we approached the cow was standing next to the cache. Luckily as we approached the cow moved away. It didnt sign the log book though. Found the cache. Signed the log book and replaced the cache. Took the Cache Movers Travel Bug.
GC2ARME - GJHC - Antrobus Hall
Followed the instructions and past the cottages and over the bridge. Followed the GPS and found the cache. Signed log book and Replaced. Took the CITO Travel Bug. Seeing some great places along the walk.
GC2ARMH - GJHC - Horse Fields
Walked past the new stable block and spotted a great looking old ferguson tractor that has been given its own shed. Great work horse. (See Pics). There were a few muggles in the field with the horses, but they didnt pay much attention to us so we were able to get the cache without any one seeing us. Signed log and replaced
GC2AKE6 - GJHC - Knolls Green
Found the location of the cache, but realised that we were looking slightly in the wrong area. Took a step back and rethought this one, finding the right location. Signed log book and replaced.
GC2AKEC - GJHC - Cow Field
Put the co-ords into the GPS for the enterance to the next path. It was good to walk on some solid ground (Road) after walking in the fields. We found the enterance to the path and followed it to the cache.
GC2AKEJ - GJHC - Graveyard Lane
Walked over the field to the stile onto Graveyard Lane. This is quite a high stile so suggest you take any backpack off and put it over first. We found the cache down the lane. Signed the log and replaced. We had a look over at the Quaker Graveyard and read the history that had been supplied with the instructions.
GC2AKEY - GJHC - Fallen Giant
We walked on and found the spot not really needing the GPS at this point. A nice large cache and another great hiding place for a cache. Signed the log book and replaced the cache.
GC2ARMQ - GJHC - Watering Hole
Walking over to the stile and the watering hole we spotted the cache. Signed the log and replaced.
GC2AMT4- GJHC - Holly's Stile
Last of the stile caches on the walk, we found in the usual hiding place. Signed the log and replaced.
GC2AP8N - GJHC - Church View
Final cache of the walk. Throughly enjoyed this walk and the cache series. All the caches are medium sized tuperware boxes hidden in camo bags with a couple of larger caches every now and then. Worth the walk and finds.
Coins and Travel Bugs found today
GC2AKBY - GJHC - Mobberley Field Bridge
We started the walk slightly in the wrong place as we didnt want to risk parking in the church car park as it was a Sunday and there would be loads of church goers, so we parked up in a layby just when you turn up the hill. Entered the field from the bottom as we missed the enterance further up the road, but it was still a public footpath and lead us to the first cache, so we joined Mobberley Field. It was a bit wet in places, but we all had our walking boots on so it wasnt that bad squelching in a couple of places. Probably would have been better if we'd gone further up the road! Found the cache quickly, in an obvious hiding place. Signed the log and put it back.
GC2AKC9 - GJHC - Stile
Following the instructions set out from the first cache, we made our way over to this second cache. The field we walked through had a few horses in which were friendly enough and started to follow us walking up the field. After getting to the next GC we found it, signed the log and rehid again. Looking on the horizon we spotted Jodrell Bank which was pointing upwards today.
GC2ARKJ - GJHC - Barley Field
Following the instructions again we went over the next stile and into the Barley Field. (Dont take the path on the right! as we did at first). No Barley in the field this time of year. Nicely ploughed though. There was a farmer shooting at the far side of the field as there was an occasional bang and birds flying everywhere. Found the cache and moved on just in case Cachers we next on his hit card ;) Dropped off a Travel Bug "A Great Ruler".
GC2AKCD - GJHC - Gate To Nowhere
Between GC2ARKJ and this cache is the longest part of the walk between caches. After navigating the Barley Field and one member of the team almost loosing their boot in some mud, we left the field to go down the track towards the "Gate to Nowhere". We almost walked straight past it not expecting to see a picket fence gate and half expecting a larger iron/steel gate. Found the cache and logged our visit. Great hiding spot.
GC2ARKX- GJHC - Past The Pond
Again following the instructions we walked over the cache. Easy find. Signed log book and replaced the cache.
GC2AKCH - GJHC - The Split Tree
Another ploughed field. Following the GPS we found the tree and located the cache fairly quickly. Signed the log and replaced into its hiding place. As the field had been harvested we spotted the stile leading to the next part of the walk.
GC2AKCR - GJHC - Up The Hill
After following the instructions and crossed the bridge, we spotted the faint path to the right, which is getting less faint and more visiable now,we struggled a bit under the branches as our backpacks got snagged (Only because we did'nt bend down enough). Found the cache and signed the log. This is our 150th cache find.
GC2AKD0 - GJHC - Another Stile
After celebrating our 150th cache we moved onwards to the next cache. Found in the usual hiding spot for a stile. Signed the log and replaced.
GC2ARKN - GJHC - Double Trouble
We continued walking over to the next cache which we found following the GPS co-ords. Took the Pirate TB in the cache.
GC2AKDA - GJHC - Big Log
Following the instructions we turned left and followed the GPS to the co-ords. Its a nice big log, not hard to miss it. Signed log book and moved on.
GC2AKDF - GJHC - Sleeper Bridge
As we walked towards the cache along the field a cow was heading towards the tree where we thought the cache was hidden. As we approached the cow was standing next to the cache. Luckily as we approached the cow moved away. It didnt sign the log book though. Found the cache. Signed the log book and replaced the cache. Took the Cache Movers Travel Bug.
GC2ARME - GJHC - Antrobus Hall
Followed the instructions and past the cottages and over the bridge. Followed the GPS and found the cache. Signed log book and Replaced. Took the CITO Travel Bug. Seeing some great places along the walk.
GC2ARMH - GJHC - Horse Fields
Walked past the new stable block and spotted a great looking old ferguson tractor that has been given its own shed. Great work horse. (See Pics). There were a few muggles in the field with the horses, but they didnt pay much attention to us so we were able to get the cache without any one seeing us. Signed log and replaced
GC2AKE6 - GJHC - Knolls Green
Found the location of the cache, but realised that we were looking slightly in the wrong area. Took a step back and rethought this one, finding the right location. Signed log book and replaced.
GC2AKEC - GJHC - Cow Field
Put the co-ords into the GPS for the enterance to the next path. It was good to walk on some solid ground (Road) after walking in the fields. We found the enterance to the path and followed it to the cache.
GC2AKEJ - GJHC - Graveyard Lane
Walked over the field to the stile onto Graveyard Lane. This is quite a high stile so suggest you take any backpack off and put it over first. We found the cache down the lane. Signed the log and replaced. We had a look over at the Quaker Graveyard and read the history that had been supplied with the instructions.
GC2AKEY - GJHC - Fallen Giant
We walked on and found the spot not really needing the GPS at this point. A nice large cache and another great hiding place for a cache. Signed the log book and replaced the cache.
GC2ARMQ - GJHC - Watering Hole
Walking over to the stile and the watering hole we spotted the cache. Signed the log and replaced.
GC2AMT4- GJHC - Holly's Stile
Last of the stile caches on the walk, we found in the usual hiding place. Signed the log and replaced.
GC2AP8N - GJHC - Church View
Final cache of the walk. Throughly enjoyed this walk and the cache series. All the caches are medium sized tuperware boxes hidden in camo bags with a couple of larger caches every now and then. Worth the walk and finds.
Coins and Travel Bugs found today
Sunday, 26 September 2010
Middlewood Circular- Finished
We went out yesterday (Saturday 25/09/10) to complete the final stretch of the Middlewood Circular.
GC1J9XG - Middlewood Trail - Trail End
We started off doing the final cache on the Middlewood Way first. After proclaiming that we had finished jokingly, off up to the next cache. This part of the Middlewood Way feels a bit strange after spending so much time walking along an old railway cutting to now be walking along aside a few playing fields. The local bypass was built across some of it so this is a replacement that was put in its place.
GC1J9XE - Middlewood Circular - Owl Watch
The give away is in the title. Its another of the great wooden sculptures that you can find along the route. My favourate one on the Middlewood Way was of a Knigfisher carved out of a tree hanging over a river at the side of the walk.
GC19XC - Middlewood Circular - Overpass
Up and over the bypass where we picked up a Geocoin and dropped a TB in its place. This is a well thoughth out bride for cyclists as there is a winding path up to the overpass and steps for walkers. Good as you can either cycle or walk the Middlewood Way. This was also our last cache on the Middlewood way as it was time to cross to the canal side.
GC1J9XX - Middlewood Circular - The 3 Towers
Now walking along the canal finishing the final stretch of the walk. The canal was busy with traffic today, lots of people chugging up and down the canal on their boats.
GC1J9XR - Middlewood Circular - Kerridge Hill
Some great views along route. Spotted a Heron sitting on the opposite bank watching the water for its next meal.
GC1J9XP - Middlewood Circular - Bridge 33
If there's a bridge there is probably a cache near by. Good rule of thumb for the next 3 bridges.
GC1J9XJ - Middlewood Circular - Bridge 34
Last of the caches along the Middlewood Circular meaning we had completed the Middlewood Circular. We can now say that we have done it and can award ourselves the completion medals on our Geocaching Profile.
GC1RKZZ - Middlewood Canal - Bridge 35
This cache was set by a different geocacher as is the rest of them along the last bit of our route, so we picked these up as well. When we got to this one the log was wet through. I had packed some spare logs with me so I dried the container and replaced the log and put it inside a plastic bag in the cache to protect it. Ive offered to send the old log back to the cache owner, but it will probably end up going in the bin (paper recycling) at some point.
GC1RM05 - Macclesfield Canal - Keep the Cattle In
Last cache on the canal before wakling back to the car.
GC1N2VG - BVW #1
Saved this cache until we got pack to the car as it was near to the car park where we had left the car. This is part of the Bollin Valley Way walk. Save that one for another day.
GC245Q3 - Hunter's Pool Farm
On the way back home we diverted to find this one. A quick cache and dash as it was just on the other side of a gate with room for 1 car to stop. Picked up another TB in the cache.
Todays Travellers
"Muenster Geocoin 2008" and "A Great Ruler" travel bug.
GC1J9XG - Middlewood Trail - Trail End
We started off doing the final cache on the Middlewood Way first. After proclaiming that we had finished jokingly, off up to the next cache. This part of the Middlewood Way feels a bit strange after spending so much time walking along an old railway cutting to now be walking along aside a few playing fields. The local bypass was built across some of it so this is a replacement that was put in its place.
GC1J9XE - Middlewood Circular - Owl Watch
The give away is in the title. Its another of the great wooden sculptures that you can find along the route. My favourate one on the Middlewood Way was of a Knigfisher carved out of a tree hanging over a river at the side of the walk.
GC19XC - Middlewood Circular - Overpass
Up and over the bypass where we picked up a Geocoin and dropped a TB in its place. This is a well thoughth out bride for cyclists as there is a winding path up to the overpass and steps for walkers. Good as you can either cycle or walk the Middlewood Way. This was also our last cache on the Middlewood way as it was time to cross to the canal side.
GC1J9XX - Middlewood Circular - The 3 Towers
Now walking along the canal finishing the final stretch of the walk. The canal was busy with traffic today, lots of people chugging up and down the canal on their boats.
GC1J9XR - Middlewood Circular - Kerridge Hill
Some great views along route. Spotted a Heron sitting on the opposite bank watching the water for its next meal.
GC1J9XP - Middlewood Circular - Bridge 33
If there's a bridge there is probably a cache near by. Good rule of thumb for the next 3 bridges.
GC1J9XJ - Middlewood Circular - Bridge 34
Last of the caches along the Middlewood Circular meaning we had completed the Middlewood Circular. We can now say that we have done it and can award ourselves the completion medals on our Geocaching Profile.
GC1RKZZ - Middlewood Canal - Bridge 35
This cache was set by a different geocacher as is the rest of them along the last bit of our route, so we picked these up as well. When we got to this one the log was wet through. I had packed some spare logs with me so I dried the container and replaced the log and put it inside a plastic bag in the cache to protect it. Ive offered to send the old log back to the cache owner, but it will probably end up going in the bin (paper recycling) at some point.
GC1RM05 - Macclesfield Canal - Keep the Cattle In
Last cache on the canal before wakling back to the car.
GC1N2VG - BVW #1
Saved this cache until we got pack to the car as it was near to the car park where we had left the car. This is part of the Bollin Valley Way walk. Save that one for another day.
GC245Q3 - Hunter's Pool Farm
On the way back home we diverted to find this one. A quick cache and dash as it was just on the other side of a gate with room for 1 car to stop. Picked up another TB in the cache.
Todays Travellers
"Muenster Geocoin 2008" and "A Great Ruler" travel bug.
Monday, 20 September 2010
Icthys - GC2F8XH
This cache only came on line on friday, unfortuately I was too far away to get a First To Find, so decided to do this as a lunchtime cache and dash. This is a great little cache once you have solved the puzzle. Its not as easy as it first looks!
Third to find which is probably the nearest I've got to a FTF so far.
Third to find which is probably the nearest I've got to a FTF so far.
Sunday, 19 September 2010
Single Cache Clear Up
Raining today, but we decided to brave the elements and go out clearing up some of the single caches yet to do, so more a cache and dash type of day.
GC1KGE8 - Confused - Am I in Scotland or England?
Been meaning to to this cache everytime I've been past it. Today we parked up in the garden centre and wentn to find this one. It was hidden in England, so signed the log and moved it to Scotland. if your confused check the pictures in the log. There is a great ride on railway at this GC (also stands for Garden Centre ;) ) thats worth a visit with the kids when its running and not raining.
GC1PC3A - Smell of Success
Quick stop of the car for this one. Standard 35mm film canister. Signed log and moved on.
GC1P7MJ - SideTracked - Adlington
My second in the SideTracked series of caches. Wondering now how many stations I've been to over the years and how many of these caches ive been so near to. Hindsight is wonderful at times.
GC24CV4 - The Bollington Box
Second visit here as the first time the cache had been muggled and stolen. Great to see that it is back in action, although the caching container needs a little work on it due to water getting in. Picked up the "Gib0r's Inaugural Travel Bug dog Tag" from this cache and dropped in the two Travel Bugs I had in my inventory from previous caches.
GC1P7MW - SideTracked - Prestbury
After a drive down the A523 it was over to Prestbury railway station for another SideTracked cache. Took a little looking but found it in the end. Signed log and moved on to get another couple of caches, however there was a diversion on the roads so we could not get to where we wanted to go. Maybe next time.
GC1PGQX - Strole In A Park - Park Up
Had to mark this as a DNF as after a couple of mins looking, a chap turned up to work on the model railway line they are building there and challenged me as to what I was doing stood in the copse next to their workings. After a brief conversation thought best to leave it and try the next one on my list. Suggested that this cache be moved somewhere else in the park as they will be working on the railway till Christmas and then it should be open. Its going to be a high Muggle area shortly.
GC2DB0P - Hidden Cheadle Hulme - Hesketh Park
Our last for today. How many Ivy covered trees!! Eventually found the right one and picked up another Travel Bug "Three Peaks Challenge - England" will need to get this heading Northwards towards Ben Nevis which is next on its list of challenges.
GC1KGE8 - Confused - Am I in Scotland or England?
Been meaning to to this cache everytime I've been past it. Today we parked up in the garden centre and wentn to find this one. It was hidden in England, so signed the log and moved it to Scotland. if your confused check the pictures in the log. There is a great ride on railway at this GC (also stands for Garden Centre ;) ) thats worth a visit with the kids when its running and not raining.
GC1PC3A - Smell of Success
Quick stop of the car for this one. Standard 35mm film canister. Signed log and moved on.
GC1P7MJ - SideTracked - Adlington
My second in the SideTracked series of caches. Wondering now how many stations I've been to over the years and how many of these caches ive been so near to. Hindsight is wonderful at times.
GC24CV4 - The Bollington Box
Second visit here as the first time the cache had been muggled and stolen. Great to see that it is back in action, although the caching container needs a little work on it due to water getting in. Picked up the "Gib0r's Inaugural Travel Bug dog Tag" from this cache and dropped in the two Travel Bugs I had in my inventory from previous caches.
GC1P7MW - SideTracked - Prestbury
After a drive down the A523 it was over to Prestbury railway station for another SideTracked cache. Took a little looking but found it in the end. Signed log and moved on to get another couple of caches, however there was a diversion on the roads so we could not get to where we wanted to go. Maybe next time.
GC1PGQX - Strole In A Park - Park Up
Had to mark this as a DNF as after a couple of mins looking, a chap turned up to work on the model railway line they are building there and challenged me as to what I was doing stood in the copse next to their workings. After a brief conversation thought best to leave it and try the next one on my list. Suggested that this cache be moved somewhere else in the park as they will be working on the railway till Christmas and then it should be open. Its going to be a high Muggle area shortly.
GC2DB0P - Hidden Cheadle Hulme - Hesketh Park
Our last for today. How many Ivy covered trees!! Eventually found the right one and picked up another Travel Bug "Three Peaks Challenge - England" will need to get this heading Northwards towards Ben Nevis which is next on its list of challenges.
Northern Star
The UK's 2012 Mega event will be held in the North West of England. The website is already taking shape and the shop is already open with a great trackable called the "Northern Star".
This trackable represents North West Caching with it symbols on the star;
This trackable represents North West Caching with it symbols on the star;
The Liver Bird represents Merseyside- The Bee represents Manchester
- The Wheatsheef represents Cheshire
- The Red rose represents Lancashire
- The Sheep represents Cumbria
A nice thought out trackable. I will probably release in the not so distance future.
There is also a nice NW Cachers pin badge you can buy too.
Thursday, 16 September 2010
Lisieux View
Back out today at lunch time to find the cache I had started to look for last time whilst out with "TSL986". This time out with "mschaffel".
GC24A0A - Lisieux View
Thanks to some keen eyesight of "mschaffel" we found the cache after about 10 mins of looking. Problem when trying to cache under tree cover, the GPS plays up a bit.
Nice quick caching and off to the shops to buy a sandwich.
GC24A0A - Lisieux View
Thanks to some keen eyesight of "mschaffel" we found the cache after about 10 mins of looking. Problem when trying to cache under tree cover, the GPS plays up a bit.
Nice quick caching and off to the shops to buy a sandwich.
Tuesday, 14 September 2010
Soggy Lunchtime Cache and Dash
out with TSL986 for some lunchtime cash and dash today. The rain had stopped and the sun had come out. Drove to near to the first cache and left the car so we could walk the rest of the way.
GCNKCC - The Green Man
First stop. Rather wet and soggy ground, which is not best attempted in office attire!! but we did it anyway. Will need to polish the shoes tonight and get trousers clean from the mud. A micro cache so signed the log book and moved on.
GC24A3B - Moosic
First "?" cache I've done. The puzzle was fairly simple to solve. Finding the cache was another matter due to the local nettle plants taking a hold. Spotted after a bit of searching. Interesting caching containter for this one. Signed log.
GC24A0A - Lisieux View
We just started to look for this one but ran out of time so will be back another day to find......
GCNKCC - The Green Man
First stop. Rather wet and soggy ground, which is not best attempted in office attire!! but we did it anyway. Will need to polish the shoes tonight and get trousers clean from the mud. A micro cache so signed the log book and moved on.
GC24A3B - Moosic
First "?" cache I've done. The puzzle was fairly simple to solve. Finding the cache was another matter due to the local nettle plants taking a hold. Spotted after a bit of searching. Interesting caching containter for this one. Signed log.
GC24A0A - Lisieux View
We just started to look for this one but ran out of time so will be back another day to find......
Monday, 6 September 2010
Lunchtime Cache and Dash
Yesterday I decided to do some lunchtime caching. Managed 4 caches.
GC13PQG - Neigh! Thats's Not My Cache
A Small cache located down a quiet country lane.
GC1VJOX - Sidetracked - Euxtone Regency Gardens
This was my first of the many Sidetracked caches placed near to railway stations. A small 35mm film canister and log book. The log book was however placed into a huge plastic bag that took some folding and pushing to get back into the canister.
GC15HQM - Blackpool Tower
Not quite at Blackpool Tower though. This was one of the biggest caches I have visited so far. The cache contains a geocoin that stays with the cache and you just "discover" it rather than retrieving. Picked up two travel bugs from the cache to move on. This was also my first Multi-cache.
GCYEMV - Toy Farm Hideaway
Last cache of the day again a small cache down a quiet country lane.
GC13PQG - Neigh! Thats's Not My Cache
A Small cache located down a quiet country lane.
GC1VJOX - Sidetracked - Euxtone Regency Gardens
This was my first of the many Sidetracked caches placed near to railway stations. A small 35mm film canister and log book. The log book was however placed into a huge plastic bag that took some folding and pushing to get back into the canister.
GC15HQM - Blackpool Tower
Not quite at Blackpool Tower though. This was one of the biggest caches I have visited so far. The cache contains a geocoin that stays with the cache and you just "discover" it rather than retrieving. Picked up two travel bugs from the cache to move on. This was also my first Multi-cache.
GCYEMV - Toy Farm Hideaway
Last cache of the day again a small cache down a quiet country lane.
Sunday, 5 September 2010
Another section of the Middlewood Circular
We packed a lunch and went off today to do another section of the Middlewood Circular and complete Stage 2 so we only have Stage 3 to complete. This has been one of our better caching days with 18 finds and 1 DNF. 18 is the most in any day so far since we started.
GC24ZTR – Travel Bug Hotel
Started the day with a visit to a Travel Bug Hotel which is a premium members cache. Unfortunately someone had been a couple of days before and there were no TB's to move on. Didnt have any to drop off so signed the log book, left some swapables and moved on.
GC24CV4 – The Bollington Box
Another premium members cache, but had to log a DNF on this one as it looks like its been muggled. Logs suggest that someone else couldnt find it this morning either. Left a log for the owner to pay a visit and confirm. Hope there were no TB's in it when it went missing :(
GC2ATZK – Happy Valley
A magnetic micro hidden well in Bollington. A quick cache and dash whilst we drove towards our parking spot for the day and on with the main caching.
GC1J9X2 – Middlewood Circular – Viaduct
We parked up at the car park under the viaduct. Parking was a bit tricky due to lots of walkers about and a local football match in the fields across the road, but we managed to find somewhere. Walked up the steps at the side of the viaduct. The original steps on the other side have been fenced off for now. Cache near to top of the steps so a quick stop before starting a good days walking.
GC1J2C2 – Middlewood Circular – Lodge Farm
Moving onwards we began our run of finding the cached and signing the log books, covering;
GC1J2BZ – Middlewood Circular – Wooden Bridge
Another easy find. Signed and moved on.
GC1J2BT – Middlewood Circular – Cheshire View
This was our last one on the Middlewood way in the morning before crossing over to the canal
GC1J32W – Middlewood Circular – Bath Time.
Between the Cheshire View and Bath Time, we came across an abundance of Fly-Agaric mushrooms under a tree line near to the Middlewood Way. Great looking mushrooms with their red and white caps. Took a couple of photos and moved on. Bath Time – a great hiding place. Coming over a style we were presented with a couple of baths. One used to water cattle, luckly we chose the right one so we didnt get wet!
GC1J32V – Middlewood Circular – Bridge 23
Moving southwards back towards the car for lunch we found the caches en-route.
GC1J32Q – Middlewood Circular – Sugar Lane
A big gap between these caches which lets you appriciate more of the countryside and scenery around.
GC1J9Y5 – Middlewood Circular – Clarence Mill
Heading into muggle land near to the caches and being careful about the cafe opposite we switched to stealth mode to find this one. Carefully looking like tying a shoelace whilst retriving the cache and dropping something on the floor when putting it back. The old ones still work well.
GC1J9Y3 – Middlewood Circular – Aquaduct
Last one before we cut back across to the car where we picked up our lunch and sat watching the local football match which was going on. Dropped leftovers/rubbish back in the car and back up the viaduct again to go south this time along the Middlewood Way.
GC1J9X5 – Middlewood Circular – New Builds
Near to this cache is The Festival Labyrinth which has been set up in celebration of Bollington Festivals Past, Present and Future and of their founder.
GC1J9X6 - Middlewood Circular - Bridge 4
This was in interesting cache as it was hidden over a railing and down a deep hole. Had to reach in to grab this one. If you do this walk watch out for the green man carved into the tree a bit further on.
GC1J9XA – Middlewood Circular – Bridge 3
Final cache of the day on the Middlewood Way for today before moving back over to the canal for the final 3 we planned making a figure of 8 with the way we had walked this part of the section over the day.
GC1J9XY – Middlewood Circular – Kerridge
This cache was nicely placed for the transfer between paths as we would have needed to come slightly off the towpath to get it. Signed log and moved on.
GC1J9Y1 – Middlewood Circular – Dry Dock
Lots of activity around the canal yard today. Luckly the cache is slightly further on and out of view.
GC1J9Y2 – Middlewood Circular – Adelphi Mill
Last cache on this walk before heading back to the car and home for a sit down.
GC280DT – Take a Break (truckers paradise)
Well it would have been rude not to grab this one on the way past home in a cache and dash style.
GC24ZTR – Travel Bug Hotel
Started the day with a visit to a Travel Bug Hotel which is a premium members cache. Unfortunately someone had been a couple of days before and there were no TB's to move on. Didnt have any to drop off so signed the log book, left some swapables and moved on.
GC24CV4 – The Bollington Box
Another premium members cache, but had to log a DNF on this one as it looks like its been muggled. Logs suggest that someone else couldnt find it this morning either. Left a log for the owner to pay a visit and confirm. Hope there were no TB's in it when it went missing :(
GC2ATZK – Happy Valley
A magnetic micro hidden well in Bollington. A quick cache and dash whilst we drove towards our parking spot for the day and on with the main caching.
GC1J9X2 – Middlewood Circular – Viaduct
We parked up at the car park under the viaduct. Parking was a bit tricky due to lots of walkers about and a local football match in the fields across the road, but we managed to find somewhere. Walked up the steps at the side of the viaduct. The original steps on the other side have been fenced off for now. Cache near to top of the steps so a quick stop before starting a good days walking.
GC1J2C2 – Middlewood Circular – Lodge Farm
Moving onwards we began our run of finding the cached and signing the log books, covering;
GC1J2BZ – Middlewood Circular – Wooden Bridge
Another easy find. Signed and moved on.
GC1J2BT – Middlewood Circular – Cheshire View
This was our last one on the Middlewood way in the morning before crossing over to the canal
GC1J32W – Middlewood Circular – Bath Time.
Between the Cheshire View and Bath Time, we came across an abundance of Fly-Agaric mushrooms under a tree line near to the Middlewood Way. Great looking mushrooms with their red and white caps. Took a couple of photos and moved on. Bath Time – a great hiding place. Coming over a style we were presented with a couple of baths. One used to water cattle, luckly we chose the right one so we didnt get wet!
GC1J32V – Middlewood Circular – Bridge 23
Moving southwards back towards the car for lunch we found the caches en-route.
GC1J32Q – Middlewood Circular – Sugar Lane
A big gap between these caches which lets you appriciate more of the countryside and scenery around.
GC1J9Y5 – Middlewood Circular – Clarence Mill
Heading into muggle land near to the caches and being careful about the cafe opposite we switched to stealth mode to find this one. Carefully looking like tying a shoelace whilst retriving the cache and dropping something on the floor when putting it back. The old ones still work well.
GC1J9Y3 – Middlewood Circular – Aquaduct
Last one before we cut back across to the car where we picked up our lunch and sat watching the local football match which was going on. Dropped leftovers/rubbish back in the car and back up the viaduct again to go south this time along the Middlewood Way.
GC1J9X5 – Middlewood Circular – New Builds
Near to this cache is The Festival Labyrinth which has been set up in celebration of Bollington Festivals Past, Present and Future and of their founder.
GC1J9X6 - Middlewood Circular - Bridge 4
This was in interesting cache as it was hidden over a railing and down a deep hole. Had to reach in to grab this one. If you do this walk watch out for the green man carved into the tree a bit further on.
GC1J9XA – Middlewood Circular – Bridge 3
Final cache of the day on the Middlewood Way for today before moving back over to the canal for the final 3 we planned making a figure of 8 with the way we had walked this part of the section over the day.
GC1J9XY – Middlewood Circular – Kerridge
This cache was nicely placed for the transfer between paths as we would have needed to come slightly off the towpath to get it. Signed log and moved on.
GC1J9Y1 – Middlewood Circular – Dry Dock
Lots of activity around the canal yard today. Luckly the cache is slightly further on and out of view.
GC1J9Y2 – Middlewood Circular – Adelphi Mill
Last cache on this walk before heading back to the car and home for a sit down.
GC280DT – Take a Break (truckers paradise)
Well it would have been rude not to grab this one on the way past home in a cache and dash style.
Saturday, 4 September 2010
Reached 100
We did'nt get out last week as planned to reach the 100 limit, but go there today.
Decided to go back and redo a couple that we had missed or had a DNF on.
GC1EW56 - Ladybrook Valley Trail - 10 - In the Woods
We had previously had a DNF on this cache as it looked as though ther area the GPS pointed to has been truned into a yobs trashed area, as some idiots had used spray paint on trees and left lots of mess. We returned to today following some logs where they had reported to have found the cache safe and well. After 5 mins of looking this time we found it. Nice to have a DNF turn into a TFTC.
GC1HV6M - Middlewood Circular - Deer Me
Returned to this section of the Middlewood Circular, along the canal to find the two caches we couldnt last time due to an abundance of muggles hanging around near to the caches. Today was muggle free and we were able to get to the cache. There are two fields of deer near by and we spent a while watching them.
GC1HV6E - Middlewood Circular - Hilton View
Last of the Stage 1 caches we needed to find on the Middlewood Circular. Logged and back to the car to find our 100th cache.
GC242Q6 - Two rocks with a view
Our 100th cache was in Lyme Park at "Two rocks with a view". Nice way to end the day and spend a while looking at the views from near to The Cage in Lyme Park. Ice creams to celebrate and a trip to Lyme Park Gardens where they had a Beer, Wine and Jam tasting session. Didnt make the Jam table!!!!
Decided to go back and redo a couple that we had missed or had a DNF on.
GC1EW56 - Ladybrook Valley Trail - 10 - In the Woods
We had previously had a DNF on this cache as it looked as though ther area the GPS pointed to has been truned into a yobs trashed area, as some idiots had used spray paint on trees and left lots of mess. We returned to today following some logs where they had reported to have found the cache safe and well. After 5 mins of looking this time we found it. Nice to have a DNF turn into a TFTC.
GC1HV6M - Middlewood Circular - Deer Me
Returned to this section of the Middlewood Circular, along the canal to find the two caches we couldnt last time due to an abundance of muggles hanging around near to the caches. Today was muggle free and we were able to get to the cache. There are two fields of deer near by and we spent a while watching them.
GC1HV6E - Middlewood Circular - Hilton View
Last of the Stage 1 caches we needed to find on the Middlewood Circular. Logged and back to the car to find our 100th cache.
GC242Q6 - Two rocks with a view
Our 100th cache was in Lyme Park at "Two rocks with a view". Nice way to end the day and spend a while looking at the views from near to The Cage in Lyme Park. Ice creams to celebrate and a trip to Lyme Park Gardens where they had a Beer, Wine and Jam tasting session. Didnt make the Jam table!!!!
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