The Hambridge Way is an ancient trackway which dates back to at least Roman times, and perhaps before, linking the villages to the north to the Icknield Way. In medieval times, the track, along with Wood Lane, formed the critical link to the water mill at West Mill and to the key trading centre of Hitchin. The cache is hidden about a quarter of a mile from West Mill Lane where you can park. It is an easy stroll, although the path can be muddy in winter. When it is dry underfoot this would be stroller accessible, but it really too rough for wheelchairs. Once the road is left behind, it is quite safe for children. Despite the cache name, this is a footpath, not a BOAT, so do not try to drive it in a 4x4!!
The cache itself is a 2.5ml screw-top tube covered with cammo tape. It only contains a log, so bring a writing instrument (every cacher should have at least one on them at all times anyway). To retrieve it, it may need a little gentle finger work without gloves as it can be felt rather than seen. Please replace as found, deep enough to be invisible, but not so deep that it cannot be reached.
Congratulations Ed2Ed on FTF