Sit and ponder Traditional Cache

Hailsham common pond, situated at the junction of Bell Banks Road and Station Road. Because of the location being a favoured lunch-time/family picnic area, there may be other containers around which are not the geocache. You will know when you have found the genuine article. Also you will probably need some tweezers to get to the log out of the geocache, and you will need a pen.

The Common Pond has been a focal point in Hailsham for centuries and has had some major improvement works to the 1.86 acre site over the last few years. 

The pond attracts a myriad of wildlife species including amphibians, dragonflies and other insects. Herbacious plants such as the marsh marigold, iris and various rushes, as well as a host of indigenous shrubs, provide additional cover to the waterfowl residing in the area, and help improve natural erosion. To assist with the prevention of Canada geese colonisation of the islands, and to encourage vertebrates and perhaps attract birds such as the sedge warbler and reed bunting, a fringe of common reeds has been planted around the islands.

A great place for families with small children to stop and feed the ducks.