The cache is located at the base of a tree in Prestwich Clough uphill from the orange stream.
Prestwich Clough is best approached through either St Mary's Park or from Church Lane. The most popular routes are the paths alongside the stream and the one through the churchyard that follows the top of the stream valley below Gardner Mount and the allotments.
Prestwich Clough was designated a Site of Biological Importance in 1981 in recognition of its contribution to the wildlife heritage of Greater Manchester. This interest is derived from the woodland, which, though heavily modified at the western end by industrial activity and in the central section by landscape planting of horse chestnut, rhododendron and manchester poplars at the beginning of the 20th century, still retains remnants of it's ancient woodland flora. This can best be seen on the oak-covered slopes below St Mary's Park or on the steep northern slopes at the western end in spring. Bluebells are abundant in these areas, with yellow pimpernel, wood avens and enchanters nightshade scattered along the edges of the path.
Birds are another feature of the site. The combination of abundant nesting sites coupled with plentiful food supply both natural and from the surrounding gardens has led to high densities of common species such as wren and robin, and good numbers of declining species such as song thrush. More typical woodland species such as woodpecker and treecreeper are also present, searching for insects under the bark of the ancient trees.