I have brought my dog to this park ever since he was a puppy and it is where I discovered my very first geocache in 2009. I have decided it was about time to put another in as my first find has subsequently been archived or lost over the years.
CAUTIONS: Dogs are allowed to run free (off lead) on this side of the river so please be mindful of this when searching especially if you bring your geo mutt. Also please be aware of the various birds and water fowl, which can include not very friendly swans (especially in the spring/ summer months with their young).
This is a regular size cache with room for TB's and swag. Some small swag items in container at time of placemet.
Breif History of the parks: Kearsney Abbey and Russell Gardens are located 2.5 miles north west of Dover town centre in the Alkham Valley, part of the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Kearsney Abbey is directly opposite Russell Gardens, and is 10 acres of open parkland and lakes that are popular with families and dog wakers.
The park as it exists today can be attributed to John Minet Fector, a local banker and merchant, who built a grand mansion on the site between 1820-1822. Two adjoining ornamental lakes on the course of the River Dour provide a haven for water fowl. A big eye turner in the park is a Cedar of Lebanon tree which is believed to be one of the oldest specimens in the country.