Time to Mooch: A mingle in the dingle
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My first ever cache! Time for Mooching is hidden in the dingle, near Broseley (the shortest route from Broseley to Jackfield, or so I'm told). There are a couple of ways to get there - but both will get quite muddy because of the stream!
Parking can be difficult, but can be found at N52° 36.824 W002° 28.314, just off the road to Coneybury Farm. Follow the path up to the farm, and at the three-way junction, continue straight ahead, up the rutted path. Follow the lane straight on, DO NOT veer from the path. You will need to go through a large gate, to get into the dingle. Be careful, the path can get very muddy. The tree cover makes for bad reception too. Have a mooch around the dingle, for some gorgeous sights, including the stream and the rock face (apparently, according to the Mother the local oracle, there's 'Viva Italia!' engraved on there by the Italian POWs. It also says 'Jill Hale loves Clive Maiden' but that's life for you) and, in summer, the bluebells. And smell the wild garlic too.The cache is a tupperware box containing:log book, pencil, pencil sharpener, pen and disposable camera (please take pictures!) to stay in the cache. Also: a wooden top, Chester museum pencil, weird blue furry thing from City College, die, bracelet, Happy bunny badge, 'Reaper Man', by Terry Pratchett (registered with bookcrossing.com), sliding puzzle, 'Walking with Cavemen' CD, plastic spider, Ironbridge bookmark, marble, and a spring puzzle.
Photos here! I would be extremely grateful if you could drop me an email saying if you're on there, or giving me any names to put to faces!
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