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The Pits - Sanctuary Traditional Cache

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Hanoosh: Hi

This cache has been flagged by Geocaching HQ as one that may need attention.

It would appear that this cache may benefit from some attention by the cache owner as it has either not been found for a while or there is a reported issue with the cache. May I ask that you check the cache to confirm it is still in situ and/or deal with any maintenance required and/or give an indication of when it may be up and running again for people to find.

If there is no response to this log after 30 days I will archive the cache. In the meantime I am disabling the cache.

Guidelines:

  • You are responsible for occasional visits to your cache to ensure it is in proper working order, especially when someone reports a problem with the cache (missing, damaged, wet, etc.) or posts a Needs Maintenance log. Temporarily disable your cache to let others know not to search for it until you have addressed the problem.

You are permitted a reasonable amount of time - generally, up to 4 weeks – in which to check on your cache. If a cache is not being maintained, or has been temporarily disabled for an unreasonable length of time, we may archive the listing.

Could the cache owner please place a note on the cache page so that other cachers and I can see what your intentions are.

If you no longer wish to maintain the cache then the listing should be archived.

Please DO NOT send an email about this cache in case I do not receive it. Posting a reviewer note will ensure your cache does not get archived in error.

Please note that the guidelines say that if a cache is archived by a reviewer or Geocaching HQ staff for lack of maintenance then it will not be unarchived. Here is the link to the relevant part of the guidelines Ownership after publication.

Regards

Brenda
Hanoosh
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Hidden : 5/12/2012
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

This cache belongs to 'The Pits', a series which takes you on a 2 mile walk around the Asheldham gravel pits.


There are steep drops and cliffs along this section which are fenced off along the footpath; I would recommend that dogs be kept on a lead through this section of the walk. Although marked as a dangerous area, this only applies if you stray off the footpath. Do NOT attempt to swim in the lake and take heed of any warning signs if you do decide to stray from the path.

Until recently this dis-used pit site was a nature reserve managed by Essex Wildlife Trust. Due to the expiry of the lease the management of the site has returned to the gravel extraction company.

The footpath marker sign is not visible from the roadside where you come out after crossing the stile (if going around clockwise). Walk around to the corner to cross the road, from where you should then be able to see the footpath marker. If going around anti-clockwise stay on the path till you see the footpath marker then walk back along the road eastwards for approx 10 feet and you should see the footpath marker and stile on the other side of the road.

TL9701 : Asheldham Pits by Glyn Baker
Asheldham Pits
© Copyright Glyn Baker and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

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