We are often told (correctly, if somewhat ideologically), that geocaches should take us to somewhere "interesting", and not simply be placed just for the sake of it. My way of helping to adhere to this ideal is to base a cache around details given on an Information Board, plaque or similar feature about the area in which it is situated, or the person / building / location it describes. By definition, it is hoped that this information will be "interesting", and will help the cacher discover things that would often not be revealed by a traditional cache.
In 2016, Bubbenhall Wood and Bubbenhall Meadow were purchased by the local wildlife trust and following some access improvements, they are now open. You can enjoy the contrast of ancient woodland and new meadow. Whilst in the woods keep your eyes peeled for the many species of birds that live here.
It is recommended that you either access the wood on foot via Ryton Pools (There is fee for the car park here which varies based on time of year) and follow the path across the meadow or park in the village of Bubbenhall and follow the track leading from the A445 (opposite the top of Pit Hill).
At the the given co-ordinates there is an information board, please answer the following questions:
Traditionally the coppice was cut on a AB - CD year cycle.
When did restoration of the meadow start 200E
The charity number listed on the bottom of the information board is 209FGH
The cache can then be found at:
N52° 20.E(A+B+C+D)(AxB) W001° 27.(E-F)G(D-A)
I hope that you find this an interesting variation on the caching experience. For a full list of all FYI caches in the series, please go to (visit link)
Do you know of any interesting / informative Information Boards? (I'm sure you do!). If you'd like to contribute to the continued expansion of the FYI series, please contact the CO and Series Owner, Airtomoreira, either via the Geocaching website, or at fyigeocaching@outlook.com for a series number, and some general guidelines on placement and the cache description page.