Hitchin has a large number of paths, some old, others more modern. This path combines the two. Before the Park Way was built, this path crossed the original Priory Park, over the route of the current road, and divided where there is now a waymark. One path headed in the direction of Charlton, towards Dog Kennel Farm, past the site of the fulling mill, while the other headed across Brick Kiln and Maidencroft Lanes before heading up Tatmore Hill towards Preston and beyond. The current downhill portion of the Priory path is modern, as there was no way to cross the lake before the road bridge was built.
The cache (containing a log, but you will need to bring your own pen) is hidden on the corner joining the old and new paths, and close to here (in the bushes) there is/was the ice house for the Priory. It is said that a woman in white can be seen here on summer nights, the ghost of a young girl seeking her lover where they used to meet secretly. The path is well used by muggles and doggles, and you need to watch out as the approaches are often overgrown, with less than 20 metres visibility and no warning. The approach uphill from the bridge can be slippery in winter. Parking in the area can be difficult, but you may find somewhere on the local roads; otherwise, park in the town centre and walk, taking in some of the other caches on the way.