The A30 is the backbone of Cornwall. Over the years, road
'improvement' schemes have altered its course, bypassing
significant sections of the 'old' road. It's surprising how many of
these orphaned bits of the old A30 there are in Cornwall.
The trip from Land's End to the county border (Dunheved Bridge),
is about 80 miles. Up to 50 miles of which can be travelled using
about 18 to 20 sections of the old A30. And I'm sorry to say that I
think they have all been bypassed in my lifetime!
In December 1989 a new six mile section of the A30 was
completed, running between Launceston and Plusha. This removed a
number of bottlenecks, and bypassed some significant accident
spots.
The cache is located quite close to what was a well known
accident spot, known as 'Lewannick Bend', between Two Bridges and
Plusha. The bend has been re-engineered into a 'T' junction and its
accident record is thankfully now consigned to the annals of
history.
The cache is on the old road, just off the
new A30. It is NOT accessible from the dual-carriageway. It is an
offence to stop on the dual-carriageway, and in any case it's
dangerous, so please don't do it. Also, take careful note of the NO
ENTRY signs close to the cache, don't go the wrong way when you
leave!
You're looking for a half litre 'lock-n-lock' plastic container,
which should be easily found! Please make sure the lid is well
secured before you leave.
There's limited room for TBs.