This
Cache can be collected as an individual multi cache or as part of
the circular Wellow Wood Nature trail series. While the walk is
very pleasant it can also get very muddy after rain so walking
boots or even Wellingtons are recommended. And don’t forget
to have a big breakfast (see GC1XTYN).
Quite interesting facts:
There were dairy herds in Wellow until the 1970s, and
several of the farms were on or near the Maypole Green. After each
cow had been milked, she would be sent out onto the green.
The Maypole Committee minutes record that each year a date was
agreed with the village farmers from when the area around the
maypole would be fenced off. This would be about two weeks before
Maypole Day, and was in order to prevent the area being
contaminated by cowpats. Any remaining evidence before the big day
would necessitate the use of a shovel!
Next
Cache:
Continue along the path (Approx 480ft). Although this
part of the wood (known as Cocking Moor) can be boggy/muddy
underfoot (something you will have become accustom to by now) it is
my favourite part. Some years ago I was fortunate enough to spot a
deer in here. Just before leaving the wood, another cache to find,
a traditional cache which I hope will make you smile! Continue
(Approx 90ft) to the edge of the wood and just before you reach the
field take a sharp right turn down the footpath set a few feet in
from the fields.