OYSTER CACHER Traditional Cache
Beds Clangers: Due to the construction of the Huntigdon to Cambridge "guided" bus track I have archived this cache
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In meadow alongside River Ouse
This is one in a series of caches, each of which will yield clues, to the final one “LAST DOSE”. Each cache will give you a number that corresponds to the letters a~j which in turn will give you the co-ordinates for this It can be accessed via the Fenstanton Footpaths, a copy of the map can be purchased from a number of local outlets especially the Post Office in Fenstanton (located near the clock tower). This costs 30p and is not necessary in order to find any of the caches but might add to the enjoyment of the walks The map can also be obtained from the Norris Museum in St Ives in a pack with details of the other walks in the area.-
Parking in Chequer Street, Fenstanton close to either of the 2 green areas will be a good starting/finishing point for the reference caches. These can be done as 2 loops
Loop A. (2 miles) has –Permission Granted – Oyster Cacher – Clue on 2 – found along its way.
Loop B. (4.75 miles) has - Moore of a view - Bridging the gap - Slip Slipping away – Ouse between the gates – Osier Be(n)d – Fengate dozen. (not necessarily in that order)
Here in this field owned by the Town Trust of Fenstanton, you may well see oyster catchers, (or at least the remains of their meal!) as well as herons, swans and other river life. At certain times of the year this field is grazed by cattle. The 2007 batch, introduced first weekend of September include some rare breed Gloucesters. These are the ones with the white tails, rumps and bellies. The three
full-bred heifers have horns and the ones without horns are Aberdeen Angus crossbreds. The ginger coloured ones are South Devons and the black ones without white tails are Aberdeen Angus x South Devon.
The farmer breeds Gloucester cattle, taking pride in their careful and humane upbringing and are often shown by him. The website www.betterbeef.co.uk is worth a visit.
After finding this cache continue around the field and take the path along the top of the bank, do not cross the wooden bridge, unless you want a short diversion down to the lock gate and the western end of FP #13. Cross the stile next to the 5 bar gate and continue along the track (FP # 8) with Lake Brook on your right.
Additional Hints
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