Malvern March 6 - Birch Traditional Cache
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This is a series of six caches, to which two other caches can easily be added. The round begins and ends at the southern end of Rosebank gardens on the A449 just south of Malvern town centre. This is an interesting walk using some less well-known paths on the Worcester Beacon (northern part of Malvern Hills). Please note that if all nine caches are completed in one walk the ascent is nearly 300 metres (1000 foot) and much of the terrain is steep and rough underfoot in places. Good footwear is needed and weather on the top of the Beacon may be significantly different to that experienced in the town. You will need a pen and tweezers for some of the caches. Others are large enough to hold trackables. The title names may assist in locating the cache (though some may not help in winter). Caches have been placed with permission from Malvern Hills Conservators. If the route is done as a circuit it is best to start with number 1 unless you are happy with steep descents.
Continue down the path to the circular stone signpost (Goldmine). Turn hard left down through the trees. When the path forks, bear right and go down the track to the Earnslaw Quarry Lake. It is possible at this point to include ‘Worcestershire View’ in the round. Go past the entrance to the lake and up the first zigzag on the path ahead. On the point of the ‘zig’ continue straight ahead on a delightful little path (not suitable for bikes) that contours the hillside,
Cache is a small lock and seal box that will hold trackables. From this cache, continue along the tack and at the next junction bear half right diagonally down the hill. Continue on this line except for a small zigzag just above the road as you return to your starting point.
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
Fznyy pnir.
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