Ranting about Ash Priors
#5 – Open Common
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, but from the saddle of a bike is also good.
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
When out exploring the common I found this little area which I couldn’t help think would be good place to make a camp.
**As of 22/08/17, maintanace work is being conducted around the GZ so be carefull when signing as the natural cover is gone**
After finding the cache, do explore the open common before attempting the bonus.
Be careful of the roads if travelling here on foot, cars often go too fast along here.
Be sure to collect the bonus number
Once you have found all the bonus numbers there is also a small bench not far from this cache in which you can sit and work out the final bonus coordinates.
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