Down by the Riverside Traditional Cache
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Towards the end of the 12th century a 'large waste called The Common'; was given to the people of Torrington. In 1889 the rights to this land were transferred, by an act of parliament, to an elected Committee of Conservators. They now administer 365 acres of land surrounding the town on all but the eastern side.
The area is freely accessible to all, and visitors can walk the 20 miles of footpaths, ranging from the golf course in the north; ancient wood and wild flower meadow in the west; and dropping down to the beautiful river Torridge valley to the south of the town. There is access from the Tarka trail for walkers. Car parks are available off the Bideford road to the west (old bowling green), and in Torrington itself.
This cache and Taddiport Bridge View could be done as part of a circular walk if you look at other caches placed in this area. This route can be very muddy after rain so I would suggest wearing wellies.
The cache is a small cylindrical container in a camo bag, when placed it contained a FTF pin badge and a selection of the usual goodies. A good cachers eye will spot the hidey hole quickly.
Cache placed with the kind permission of Great Torrington Common Conservators.
I have given two choices of car parking but we prefer South Street car park possibly because we can't resist the gorgeous fish and chips in the square nearby.
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
Va gerr gb yrsg bs zhygv-gehaxrq gerr, purfg uvtu
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