'New n Old/Tru n Bold' Traditional Cache
Clyde.: After the recent DNF, It looks like this cache has finally disappeared.
Think that we will archive it as it was one of our originals and our 'ideas' have advanced a little since then [;)]
Thanks to all who have visited......
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This common was created on the spoil & waste from the Bold
Colliery & Power Station. A diverse landscape with water
features including lagoons, streams, wetland areas (and a fishery),
focal points, artworks, seating areas and an amphitheater all serve
to make the whole site a beautiful and peaceful place to explore as
well as important habitat for wildlife. The widespread network of
paths ensures good access for walkers, cyclists and
horseriders.
Colliers' Moss Common -130 hectares of post industrial
land straddling the main Manchester to Liverpool railway line to
the south east of St Helens, Merseyside.
To the south - the remains of Bold Colliery and Bold Power
Station. To the north - fragments of a once extensive wetland at
the fringes of a coal spoil heap.
In 1990 Groundwork St Helens, Knowsley and Sefton accepted the
challenge from British Coal to restore the site. Reclamation work
would accelerate and enhance natural re-colonisation to create a
nature-rich urban common for local people.
With the help of local users natural regeneration and community
involvement went hand in hand. Habitats developed include wetlands
(using existing lagoons), grassland, heathland, woodland and
untreated colonising spoil. Colonies of orchids have been
encouraged to spread and new species of wildlife are arriving each
year.
The site is now widely used by local residents for fishing,
dog-walking and exercise.
You are looking for a 35mm canister placed within another
"container", There is a log book and pencil for you to log your
find.
There are various points from which you can enter the common,
Bonnie and I parked at the co-ords below but it is really your
choice.
Can be muddy in places but generally well made paths. As always
please respect the surrounding area,please clean up after your pets
and as there is water nearby, please take care with the little
ones.
Please make sure that the cache is not visible after re-hiding
as it is quite near to a path.
Also there is a website with more info such as location , buses
etc:
Colliers Moss Common
Enjoy our 4th cache and Good luck
***When we placed the cache, we had
an accuracy of 10ft but it looks like the overhead power supply is
affecting the co-ords as some of you have experienced. We apologise
for this 'act of god' and hope that you still enjoy the
hunt.***
 Kid Friendly
 Thorns
 Cache In -
Trash Out!
 Available
year-round
 Long pants
suggested
Off-trail Hiking Required
 Accessible
in Winter
 Mud!
 Cactus / Spiney Plants
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Additional Hints
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