The mixed woods at Neroche contain a wonderful variety - follow Ash, Ulmus, Rowan, Elm, Beech, Elder, Sycamore, and Holly for inspiration!
The cache is a medium clip top box in a camo bag. You do not need to climb or leave the main path area to retrieve it.
Castle Neroche (name derived from a breed of hunting dog), is a Norman motte-and-bailey castle on the site of an iron-age hill fort. It was built by William the Conqueror's brother - Robert, Count of Mortain.
The Neroche forest was one of the five Royal forests of Somerset - the exclusive hunting grounds of the king and aristocracy. The rights of commoners to access the forest were severely restricted, but fortunately today the land (although still owned by the Crown Estate) has open access, with a selection of paths and trails for walking and mountain biking. The cache is placed with the kind permission of the Forestry Commision who manage the area, so please treat this beautiful area with care when searching.
Go explore!