Sadness & Healing Traditional Cache
Windy Corner: Since we took over this cache from EspritS3, it has changed somewhat due to the wood being cleared and the windfarm springing up.
As this spot is no longer the reflective place it was, I am archiving this
Thanks to all that have visited
Rik (aka Mr Windy Corner)
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A cache and virtually dash at Swinford Corner (X roads). About 3 miles from Lutterworth, off J20 M1.
Intro:
May I start by saying sorry to my fellow local cachers for the fact that this cache is unlike most of my others both in and around the Croft area, There are “NO” Locks to pick, clues to search for on the net, historical facts to learn and no fancy Hand Crafted container.
I place most of my caches as you will know to bring some joy, fun and light physical exercise to you all. However, this cache has been placed to give me something to do and take my mind off things for a few hours on a wet Monday morning. As you will gather from the sombre note, I have not really succeeded in this.
The Write Up:
I think everyone has a place that they run to either mentally or physically in times of distress, depression and need. Some may run home to their parents, others may seek sanctuary within the church or maybe to a favourite childhood place “The Sea Side” where happier, more pleasant times were had. I, however, try to make a trip to Swinford Corner. The story is a little complicated about why it is Swinford Corner for me, and revolves around details I would rather not go into, but lets say times were alot happier back then (19 years ago). I used to cycle here for many years at least once a day and sometimes 4 (100 miles), I generally followed exactly the same route of about 25 miles (Croft, Sutton Elms, Broughton, Leire, Ashby Parva, Bitteswell, Lutterworth, Walcote, Swinford Corner, Lutterworth & Back to Croft). Unfortunately it has been about 10 years since I have been able to cycle to Swinford Corner and the last few years it has been a struggle to drive there. Luckily there have not been many occasions over the past few years that have required this strange pilgrimage. Anyway the events of the afternoon of 27th Of May 2007 demanded such a trip. Some of you may understand that getting to your special place brings such a sense of relief, happiness and unburdening it is hard to explain. This is particularly strange as I never stop at Swinford Corner but simply drive around it “Hoping To See Somebody Special!” and back home, but I feel so good once I have done it. If how ever you set off on your journey and don’t get there it can make things worse for there is times when I have only managed to get to Ashby Parva or Lutterworth and had to turn back and that just makes the situation a whole lot worse.
Anyway:
I had news that the land scape and access to All Stressed Out MK2 had changes alot since it was placed a few years ago, so I decided to collect the cache and continued on my journey to Swinford Corner for some mental relief, and may be, just maybe, for the first time ever I actually stopped. Having the old cache sitting there next to me in the passenger seat I decided to plant it in the Copse on the Corner.
Update November 2009
The cache is a 35mm Film container placed outside of the copse. The co-ordinates and clue should get you close enough.
Although the lanes nearby are small they are twisty and busy and you will have to park about 300 meters away. I recommend that if you approach from Lutterworth, Swinford or Shawell that you turn down the road towards Walcote and there is a parking spot about 250 meters drown that road from the X road. Like wise if coming from Walcote park before you get to close to the X roads.
Thanks:
May I thank Pat & Bryan (Doctor Foss) whom I called to see on the way home for the lovely chat and wonderful home made Pea & Stilton Soup. “Thank You”.
Cycling Stats:
We used to race to Lutterworth and back training, I held the record for Church Street Lutterworth to Croft Co-op in 15:23 Average speed 34 mph (Max 46mph) and Mark Crofts the out record of 17:02. If you are driving that route mentioned above see how long it takes in a car with out breaking the speed limit you may find it is longer. I was stopped once in Bitteswell by the Police for speeding on my push bike. “O THOSE WERE THE DAYS”.
Additional Hints
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