Colwell Wood Traditional Cache
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Sammy has slid off from the Parkercrew and decided to get back to nature. This is one of his favourite spots in Totnes, he likes to watch what is happening but home is where the heart is! Can be a quick cache and dash or a fab picnic spot!
Colwell Wood - This small site consists of a slightly sloping north-facing field commanding spectacular views over Totnes towards Dartmoor and distant views to Haldon Hill. Formerly rough grazing, with a piggery at the eastern end now demolished, this area was sown prior to planting with shade tolerant native grassland species characteristic of South Devon. A small wetland area has also been created taking the drainage flow from the lane. In 1997 an area of the field was planted by local volunteers under the Trust’s Woods On Your Doorstep Project (WOYD), with a mixture of native trees, and shrubs.. A stoned path runs up the centre of the site and is well used by the local community. Further paths link to form a small circular route within the site. In 1998 an orchard of 50 selected Devon fruit trees was established including many rare varieties with the advice and assistance of Ben Pike and Tom Hoblyn of Orchard Link. Although, predominately apple, varieties of pear, plum, cherry, damson, medlar and mulberry were also planted. A number of the “druid” trees established are cuttings taken from old orchards nearby and these trees may now represent the only or one of a few surviving trees of certain varieties. A recent resurgence in public interest in the site has focussed on the orchard area. The site is leased by the Woodland Trust from the adjacent Housing Association. Long-established private properties adjoin the northern boundary. Thankyou Woodland Trust for allowing this Cache :D Happy Caching!
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