THE GEOCACHE is a family friendly, six inch (15cm) cube lock&lock container, in a camo bag, covered with additional local natural camo, hidden next to a tree at the top of a very small embankment, off a main path not far from High Wood Barn. There might be muggles in the distance, but it should be quiet here, unless there is den building going on. There are swaps, a paper log with pencil, and plenty of room for Travel Bugs. Wellies are recommended in wet weather. Check out the wind turbine, solar panels, and kiddy play area close by. There is food and drink available, if you get your timing right, or bring a picnic. The geocache is deployed with the kind permission of the Countryside Service of Eastleigh Borough Council.
THE VENUE for the IVCP series is a family friendly closed loop around Itchen Valley Country Park, which has a visitor's centre with cafe, a number of picnic sites with seats and tables, childrens play areas, and nature trails with seats and amusements for kids. Most areas are buggie friendly, wellies will be needed in wet weather. The paths are a mixture of hard gravel, cut and uncut grass, woodland, and open grass. Most areas are level, but there is a gentle hill with good views in the eastmost field.