This footpath crosses part of a SSSI or Site of Special Scientific Interest and is therefore looked after/owned by Natural England. I am pleased to say that I have received permission to place this cache from Natural England. Please bear in mind the importance of the site and keep to the path. Many Thanks to Natural England for allowing the placing of this cache. This set of steps to the top of the valley is known in our house as 'the scary steps' locally I think they are called the 'Women's Institute steps' and I can only imagine why!
These steps are steep and the wooden sections get very slippy. Take your time and stop for a breather. Once you get climbing you can turn around and get some great views (especially in the winter) of the village. The cache is a blend in type again and you will be glad to get to it so that you have an excuse for a puff and a sit down! From the cache site you have two options - you can either head back down the steps turn left at bottom and left again following lane back the way you came or alternatively you can cross field above stile and follow a different route back to the car park. I recommend this second option as the views are stunning! Cross stile and keep close to the simple wooden fence line on your left - you will see the stile ahead in fence line by water trough. Cross stile and turn right onto path. Stay on path, through 2 gates (there may be livestock in field) and follow the lane down to main road and the village. Once at main road turn right and cross back to village green.