This cache is hidden on an area known locally as The Burgies. It is somewhere that we’ve lived beside for 20 years but have never investigated until now. The cache is traditional and is the starting cache for our very first TB – “The Paddle”. Please be aware that there are many muggles around at most times. Be they kids, dog walkers, off road bikers or Burgie Legends (see later!). Please use stealth as there may be muggles behind every tree. It is a short walk from one of the main, but unmapped, paths across the area (hence the 2/2 stars) so good luck.
The Burgies are technically private but the public have access and regularly use it for various activities. Although it is a dumping ground, the top soil placed on the top has allowed the whole of the Burgies to be covered in woodland and grass. This, as expected, has allowed populations of various mammals and birds to thrive and often large numbers of frogs. One notable example of a thriving population is the one of the wild rabbit. This environment has provided a pleasant woodland area for the local people and is a favorite dog walking area.
There are a number of notable myths and legends associated with the Burgies. Strange creatures that live on the Burgies such as the "Burgydactyl", a large flying creature with a piercing call. Another creature that is said to live on the Burgies is the "Burgadillo" but of all the myths and legends of the Burgies the most notable is the legend of the "Wild Ironlung", also known as “The Outlaw" and sometimes simply just "Lung".
The area is popular with people who own off road motorcycles and BMX bikes. There are many tracks that have been built by off road motorcycle racers to race their bikes. Whilst there why not try Burgy Surfing, this involves surfing down the steep sides on various objects including sleds, boxes and car bonnets amongst other things. I haven’t tried this and when you see the steep banks, I don’t think you will either.
There have been many plans to build houses on the site of the Burgies by Barratt and more recently Woodford. However, concerns have been raised due to the fact that construction on the land would require drilling into the core of the Burgies subsequently releasing chemicals into the atmosphere. The Burgy Action Group, a local action group made up of the people living close to the site, have successfully challenged the construction of homes on the land citing the nature of any chemicals released during construction. Another argument is the issue of wildlife. As of 2007 there are no other plans by other companies to build on the land.