over and beyond Traditional Cache

This is a simple walk or drive by cache. Please be considerate to local residents. If driving it maybe a good idea to park under one of the big old oak trees along the road and go on foot for the last 100 feet or so to avoid blocking any entrances. You are looking for a container about 3cm in diameter. The land owner has granted permission for this placing and welcomes all geocachers.  

Once you have found the cache take a look across the road and over the wooden 5 bar gate where you will see the Market town of Thrapston going off into the distance 'over and beyond'.

Thrapston is said to have origins dating back as far as the Saxon times. King John granted the town a market charter in 1205. Today it has a population of approximately 6000people (2012) and remains an active market town. Markets are held every Tuesday.

If you take in the view you will notice the landscape falling away and then rising again and going off into the distance. This is the Nene valley and is one of just a few places you can observe this from. The River Nene lies at the lowest point in the scenery and seperates Thrapston and the village of Islip where you are standing.