The theme of this cache is TRAVEL, and its name comes from the
location – take a look at a map and you’ll see why!
This cache is placed close to East Midlands Airport, but is not
designed to be a TB hotel as there is already one much closer. It
is however a great place to watch the aeroplanes landing and taking
off (and daydream about far-flung destinations!) as it is located
on the ‘Airport Walk’ route from Castle Donington through Hemington
and Lockington, returning via the perimeter path to the North of
the airport (note that the path is closed on 25th November each
year – although we don’t know why!). Look out for the 'flight'
themed sculptures by local school children along the way. A leaflet
detailing the walk is available from Leicestershire County Council
http://tinyurl.com/23t2pv
There is free parking in Castle Donington at N 52 50.563, W 001
20.197. The walk is 4.5 miles in total from here, and the paths are
generally flat and easy to follow, although there are a few stiles
and kissing-gates. For a shorter walk (but without the airport
views) you could park in either Hemington or Lockington and follow
the bridleway from there.
When you reach the general area of the cache please use the
Trailhead waypoint to leave the bridleway so as not to trample too
much vegetation. The ivy hides a multitude of small tripping
hazards so watch your step.
The cache is a screw-top cylindrical container covered with
black tape. Please make any swaps travel-related if possible, the
cache started out with some useful items for holidays: eye mask,
neck pillow, toothbrush, socks and various foreign coins/notes.