Out Of Bounds! Traditional Cache
MrMagnaDefender: Archiving.
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This cache is an extension to my first cache Natter, Natter, Natter (GC3BRMW) There are 6 caches in total in this series. I have marked the cache as a 2.5 terrain difficulty as some of the path is on quite deep sand so wouldnt be suitable for pushchairs, wheelchairs or bicycles. You will need to bring a pen.
The Ainsdale NNR is rich in plant life. During the summer months many damp slacks are carpeted with flowers including Early Marsh Orchid, Marsh Helleborine and an uncommon variety of Grass of Parnassus. These wet areas are also home to Petalwort, one of Europes rarest liverworts. In dryer slacks Round-leaved Wintergreen and the nationally rare Dune Helleborine can be seen.
With so many flowers around you will see large numbers of butterflies and moths including Painted Lady and Dark Green Fritillary. On warm days one of the most conspicuous insects of the dunes is the rare Dune Tiger Beetle which is black and white with very hairy legs!
Sand lizards can be found on hot sunny days lazing around on the sparse sandy sides of the dunes, which is also the ideal environment for them to hunt and rear there young. These small lizards are very fast and like it when its quiet so stealth is required in order to spot one. Great-crested newts can also be found in the damp slacks.
Whilst doing this cache you can help with conservation by observing a few simple rules:
1, Please keep dogs under close control or on leads and please clean up there mess.
2, Please do not disturb the wildlife, keep people and dogs out of the slacks (breeding pools) in spring and summer.
3, Do not pick flowers.
4, Do not remove spawn or tadpoles from the pools.
5, No fires or camping
6, Please take any litter with you, there are bins at the car park and on the beach.
This walk can be enjoyed throughout the day and is especially nice in the early summer evenings. Ainsdale beach is just a short walk over the dunes so you can easily make it a day out with a picnic and a paddle in the sea whilst grabbing this cache.
The cache is located along the path lined with white tipped wooden marker posts if you start at the car park, or you can follow Pinfold path/Green marker posts if you come in from Pinfold Lane end.
Cache placed with the kind permission of Principal Coast and Countryside Officer.
Happy caching!
Congratulations to Jazzmonster for your FTF 
11/6/12 - This is now a pill bottle covered in black tape, you will still need to bring your own pen 
Additional Hints
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