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:
The common land of the village was used by the toft
holders to graze their livestock, and this of course included
Cocking Moor. Today this area looks very like the neighbouring
Wellow Park Wood, but up to the 1930s it was used as a communal
grazing ground. After this time, with changes in farming practice,
it fell into disuse and was gradually colonised by bushes and
trees.
Next Cache:
Just a short walk now (Approx 230ft) to the bridal path
sign. Check your watch, you are about half way around, are you
going to do it all? From the bridal way sign take a right across
the field (Approx 0.2 mile). This is a well maintained path
straight across the field (not around the edge). When I was
planning the cache the farmer was harvesting the crop but
didn’t give me second glances so don’t worry about
walking over the field.