This cache is part of the Wey and Arun
Cache Series - a 'power trail' style series placed along the
route of the old Wey Arun canal. The canal was abandonned in 1873
and had layed derelict and unused for over a hundred years before
an enthusiatic band of volunteers commenced restoration. This
series has been placed to highlight the amazing work already
completed by the The Wey
& Arun Canal Trust along with the monumental scale of the
task remaining.
I have tried to use a mix of cache types/hiding places to keep
it interesting...
2) Brewhurst Mill
Suggested parking is in the Wey Arun Canal Trust car park behind
the Onslow Arms PH in Loxwood at N 51 04.198 W 000
30.802
Brewhurst Mill has been in existence since at least 1500 and has
seen many modifications over its long life. The current iron wheel
was added in 1840 to allow for operation during flood conditions.
Brewhurst Bridge in Brewhurst Lane was rebuilt by trust volunteers
in 1994.
The cache is a 1 ltr lunch box hidden in a camouflage bag
The canal towpath is mainly a well maintained bridal path along
this stretch and should be suitable for bicycles and all terrain
buggies.
Cache is hidden at:
N 51° 04.2AB W 000° 30.3CD
Go to N 51° 04.178' W 000° 30.566' there is a two word
sign.
A=The number of letters in the first word plus one.
B=The number of letters in the second word plus one.
Now on to N 51° 04.246 W 000° 30.480 where there is a
silver sign.
C=The number of letters in Eileen's last name minus
three.
Now on to N 51° 04.161' W 000° 30.308' where there is a
mile post.
D=The number miles to the Arun minus 9 and a half.
The caches are situated close to the canal and as always, care
should be taken with dogs and children around the deep locks and
water. There are also stands of Giant Russian Hogweed along
sections of the towpath - this is an impressive plant (looks like
12 foot cow parsley) but it has caustic sap and will cause
blistering of exposed skin, especially in strong sunlight, so
although no caches are hidden close to it, you should still be
carefull.
This cache has been placed with the kind permission of the
The Wey & Arun Canal
Trust.
See Wey and Arun
Cache Series for additional resources (a printable list of
coordinates, maps etc).