Ranting about Ash Priors
#3 – Path to Cotford
A short series around the Ash Priors common near to my home. The common itself is a popular spot for dog walkers, runners and cyclists alike. There is a high chance of you seeing grey squirrels, and on hot summers days (if your quiet) grass snakes, adders, slowworms and common lizards. The common itself is maintained by Taunton Deane borough council, but does have its own volunteer committee who frequently patrol the common checking for damages (so be careful).
The series can be undertaken any time of the year, although it will be muddy in winter. I personally recommend doing it via walking.
Each cache in the series leads onto another cache through fairly well maintained paths, although in some cases you may not be able to get a bike through the most direct route. I would also advise that you don't wear shorts as there are plenty of stingers, brambles, ticks and other nasty’s that are looking for their next meal.
The cache
The cache is located on the common boundary of a path that leads through to Cotford St Luke. Not many people know this path and the adjacent horse track exists, but is brilliant for those wanting to travel to Cotford without going on the main road.
The cache is located at the start of the footpath leading to Cotford, however there is a horse track just to the left if you can’t get your bike over the kissing gate. (This path is however in-passable in winter.)
Please be gentle with the cache, and make sure it is secure when replaced.
This is my first series, so any feedback or even FP's are much appreciated.
Placed with kind permission of Taunton Deane borough council.
Happy Caching
Mr Rant