Otterbourne Woods (Itchen Navigation Series) Traditional Cache
Otterbourne Woods (Itchen Navigation Series)
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Size: 
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This cache is on a remote stretch of the Navigation with beautiful countryside & excellent wildlife. paths to the North & South are popular with walkers & runners and can become muddy in wet weather.
The Itchen Navigation ceased trading in 1869 but a public right of way exists along its length from Mansbridge (Southampton) to The Wharf in Winchester. The path is restricted to pedestrians, so NO BICYCLES PLEASE. The path is narrow in places and not very buggy friendly and as with any walk along a watercourse, children should be under constant supervision!
The length of the Navigation is about 10 miles, although the footpath is slightly longer due to diversions, the most noticeable being that in the south where the route is extended by almost ½ a mile to pass under the M27 motorway. Several caches already exist along parts of this route, and this series is designed to ‘fill the gaps’ and encourage people to walk the whole length of the path.
The Navigation is silted up and dry in places, but the remains of locks and other structures still exist along its length. There are some beautiful views and the area is a haven for wildlife with evidence even of otter activity in places. The caches are placed to minimise the need to diverge from the path and you are asked to respect the wildlife during your visit.
This cache is situated to the South of Otterbourne Waterworks in a low lying area that is often very wet underfoot.
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
Pybfr gb cngu, Ab arrq gb cnff gur "Xrrc Bhg" fvta