This area can be accessed from the lane that runs parallel to Littleworth Road. The area itself is accessed through a small wooden gate (see photo in the Gallery) into a small allotment area which then opens up into Bertie West field. This area is all public access. The gate itself is the only one that does not look like it goes into a garden.
To help 1st Benson Scouts get their geocaching badge, this is placed near their Headquarters to enable them to find their first cache in June 14, but this is open to everyone to find. The cache is placed in Bertie West field, an area that is frequented and enjoyed by Beavers, Cubs and Scouts of all ages as well as other young people of Benson. It is not a designated 'playground', nor is it managed or supervised in any way, but instead it is a treasure of nature which is beautifully hidden away. Unfortunately this area can be prone to nettles, but there are normally some well trodden paths. Please ensure the cache ia tucked away afterwards
Reginald Bertie West was born in 1903 and died in 1980 beqeathing an area of land now known as "The Bertie West Field" for a playing field for the children of the village. In this field, many young people from the local Scout Group have enjoyed games, treasure hunts, cooking on open fires and even camps. This is a place of relative wilderness within the beautfull village of Benson. Bertie West would be proud of the fun that children have had as a result of his legacy.
The cache is a tricky one and you will need your caching instincts to find it. As this requires a few steps to access, it is not suitable for those with limited mobility unfortunately. The cache is not up or in the Willow tree and the tree may cause you some GPS issues.
Congratulations to Geomyck for FTF!!!!!!