Bicknacre Foot and Bike Trail 5. Ditch and Bank Traditional Cache

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Church Warden: As the owner has not responded to my previous log requesting that they check this cache I am archiving it.

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Hidden : 7/4/2011
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size: regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

This is the fifth cache on a trail along bridle ways in Bicknacre. It is family and dog friendly and can either be done by foot or bicycle. The whole trail should take about an hour. The hides have deliberately been made to be quite easy to find as the emphasis is on getting the family out together to enjoy a walk or bike ride. Beware the paths can be very muddy in winter or after heavy rain. This is a popular area for dog walkers, joggers and horse riders so plenty of muggles around.



As you approach the final geocache site you will see a ditch and bank. In Medieval times woodlands were surrounded by a system of earthen banks and ditches and these would often define different ownership within a wood or section of wood. These were man made and the landowner would dig the ditch piling the earth up on his side of the ditch. Wood-banks are an important archaeological feature of ancient woodlands. As you walk around the wood look out for other wood-banks.

If you want to spend more time in the area the trail is right next to Thrift Wood, 48 acres of ancient woodland leased and managed by the Essex Wildlife trust.

Visit: Essex Wildlife Trust to find out more about Thrift Wood.

This cache is a tubbaware box in a camouflaged bag containing family friendly swaps and a first to find fridge magnet. Thrift Wood is known for its abundance of ants so take care at this site!

Cache placed with the kind permission of Essex Wildlife Trust.

If you park at the entrance to Thrift Wood you may wish to do the trail in reverse order, starting with this cache.

Other Caches in the Series:

Bicknacre Foot and bike Trail - 1 Fairy Tree (New):- GC2XA4A

Bicknacre Foot and Bike Trail - 2 Witches' Briar (New):- GC2ZE6W

Bicknacre Foot and Bike Trail - 3 Magnificent Oaks (New):- GC2ZE7B

Bicknacre Foot and Bike Trail - 4 Coppiced Hornbeam (New):- GC2ZE7F

Bicknacre Foot and Bike Trail - 5 Ditch and Bank (New):- GC2ZE7R

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Ng gur onfr bs na Bnx arne gur pbeare.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)


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