The Grand Union Canal links Birmingham to London
with a waterway which is 145 miles long and contains 166
locks. This cache is one of a series to be found along or
close to the Buckinghamshire stretch of the canal. You are
looking for a film canister this time, which could be done
either as a quick cache and dash or part of the series.
Whether seen on village greens, in Campbell Park, or at Lords in
Test Matches, thousands of cricket bats in use today have one thing
in common...
they probably started life as a willow tree in Milton Keynes
Waterhall Park is bordered by the Grand Union Canal, beginning
its journey through the city, shadowed by the towering columns of
poplar trees which mark the broadwalk path by the canal.
Waterhall was once pasture, farmed by Waterhall Farm which sat
where the Lakes Estate now stands.
But it takes its name from the local manor it was once part
of.
These days the only farming of the 22 acres is willow for
cricket bats.
Willow is one of the fastest growing trees in Britain and can
normally be harvested after 15 years.
See the plantation in the south corner of the park.
From the picnic benches and seats scattered near the river
bank,
you can look out over the fields to Brickhill Woods and see in
the distance the Woburn estate
. With several kickabout areas, and so much wildlife to
enjoy,
Waterhall is well-worth a few hours of your time.
A public footpath leading from the car park follows the meandering
course of the River Ouzel, its banks lush with a profusion of
colourful plants, its waters heavy with reeds and lilies.
There is parking nearby, then a short walk along the pathway
beside the ouzel, just to stretch your legs, watch out for the dog
walkers !!!
Now to the cache you are looking for a cameo'd black film
canister
CONTAINING LOG BOOK ONLY
PLEASE TAKE A PEN ..
GOOD HUNTING