Hereward Way - Wype Doles #8 Traditional Geocache
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Hereward Way - Wype Doles #8
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This is the 8th of a series of caches on the Hereward Way which is a walking route across the Fens from Oakham to Thetford.
This section (1.5 miles) runs from Angle Bridge Corner to Beggars Bridge. You will need your own pen to sign the log book.
The Hereward Way starts in the rolling landscape of Rutland, amid grass fields and stone villages. This part of the route through to March is through the flat fen countryside and beside delightful waterways, and is an area of peaceful beauty and hidden surprises.
The choice of Hereward Way as the title of this long distance walk, comes from the association of
Hereward the Wake with the area. It would appear from some of the documented sources of
information that Hereward the Wake spent some time “visiting” the cathedrals and other
establishments in the area "obtaining" funds for his various enterprises, mostly it appears providing
a mercenary service. Little is recorded of his life, and much written may well be based on legend.
The original concept of the Hereward Way was to act both as a new recreational facility with
convenient circular walks based on the route, and more important, a focal point to create more
access in the countryside in an area that is sparsely served. Except for a few notable exceptions
still to be negotiated, concept has been very successful
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
Fvta - Fdhrrmrq