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...
5) Drungewick Lane Aquaduct
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
Site of the old Drungewick Aquaduct over the River Lox. The
structure was removed in 1957. The construction of a new aquaduct,
a new road bridge and a plant access crossing was completed in the
Spring of 2003. Work commenced in June 2000 and was undertaken by
both professionals and volunteers.
The cache is a 1 ltr loc-loc container 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.
The cache is ast N 51° 04.BAA W 000° 29.CAA
At N 51° 04.086 W 000° 29.284 there is a sign
A=The last digit of the Year on the sign.
B=The last digit of the number of members of the Wey and
Arun Canal trust.
At N 51° 04.045 W 000° 29.440 there is a pillar donated
by John.
C=The number of letters in John's last name plus one.
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).