Although there is no need to enter the nature reserve itself for any of the caches in this series, there is a more elevated route which gives access to the wooded areas of the reserve. If tackling from the Sprotbrough end, the alternative route back to the start can be found after completing the series, by going through the gate beside the information board at the published bonus coordinates.
This cache is located close to Sprotbrough Flash nature reserve, but it and all others in the series, are accessible from the TPT, which runs riverside.
Sprotbrough Flash came into existence due to subsidence caused by coal mining, the depressed ground filling to form the lake visible today. There is the opportunity to view the usual water or waterside birds, the lake usually being populated by cormorant, heron, mallard, tufted duck etc., however great crested grebe can often be seen and even osprey have been known to visit.
A previous cache (Hide and Seek) was very close to this location, however previous finders of that cache don't have any advantage in locating the container, which is now just large enough for a few items and the odd small trackable.
With all caches in the series, stealth is required, as the pathway is popular with walkers and cyclists, however the hide is often occupied by birdwatchers, so respect them and don't attempt the search if this is the case.
* REMEMBER TO NOTE THE BONUS COORDINATES *
* Each cache contains either N or W *
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This series of caches is placed with the kind permission of Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
www.ywt.org.uk
Some caches are within the Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Please respect and enjoy the wildlife and environment of the area.
Do not disturb any flora or fauna and alert the C/O, if there are issues with the cache.
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