I have become intrigued by the history of this wonderful parkland, which was part of the Stoke Park Estate. As S. Harding details, “Thomas Wright was responsible for the creation of an artificial lake (Duchess Pond), an Obelisk, a double sarcophagi to the 4th Duke of Beaufort, an Ionic Rotunda or Temple (no longer evident) a monument to 'Horatii at Albano', a root and moss-work hermit's cell (Bladud's Temple) as well as stony subways, gate piers and walls all in his inimitable rustic style. In addition he laid out labyrinthine paths and groves in the wood and emphasised the Park's dramatic contours with careful planning."
To find out more about the history of this parkland, I would recommend visiting the Stoke Park Estate (Wildlife, History & Agriculture) Facebook page where you can read Stewart Harding's very comprehensive history and narrative of how the park was saved for the our enjoyment.
If you arrived at the cache through the woods, you would have no doubt have seen some of the carved sculptures. A map sharing the location of these can be found by following this link: https://www.bristol.gov.uk/documents/20182/32879/Stoke+Park+Trail+Map/287a6cf9-97e3-4ec6-b239-b5a334674b44
Other walks within the park can be found but following this link: https://www.bristol.gov.uk/museums-parks-sports-culture/stoke-park-estate