Endon is one of the few villages outside Derbyshire to have its own Well Dressing, which in 2013 is in its 169th year. 2013 also marks the Bi centenary of Thomas Heaton who erected the well and sank the shaft from which the water is sourced.
Endon is normally a quiet, sleepy village - except for the Well Dressing when it becomes a hive of activity.
There is no need to disturb any walls, gardens etc in the search for this cache, just be careful to grab and replace with care. There are no pavements and water nearby, so keep children and dogs close. Feel free to visit the nearby well itself, and the many other caches in Endon.
Endon, Stanley and Brown Edge Cache Routes.
I have lived in Endon most of my life, and recently returned with my children to enjoy the closeness to the countryside. I have laid some caches along footpaths we normally walk, so others can enjoy them too. I've tried to use a range of sized caches and containers, and to keep the hide and terrain varied.
It is possible to complete a circular/figure of eight loop of all the caches, but I'll let you take a look at that for yourself.
Please take some time to follow the Country Code, and respect the land you are crossing. Please be aware that some of the foot paths cross very close to people's houses, and that some foot paths are used by school children in the morning and afternoon.
The Country Code:
Visit the Natural England Site
Foot path guide in Staffordshire:
Visit the Councils LocalView
Interactive map, with layers for access land and foot paths:
Visit Defra's Magic Maps
The parish is completely clamping down on dog fouling, and rightly so. Please make sure you pick up after your dog, and make sure it is on a lead when necessary. Most bins take litter and dog waste.
I hope you enjoy our caches. Please let me know if you have any suggestions or concerns. We welcome lots of photos but please avoid spoilers! Good luck!