Caches - 5/9 (Not the best return from a days caching)
Inspiration From - Les Lumsdon and his simply superb Staffordshire Walks
Kinver
Christmas is upon us, so walking has to be limited to local locations, as I have the choice of parties and xmas drinks to partake in today. Look through some local walking books and Les is bigging up Staffordshire. He has a route from Kinver that does not take you to the Edge, but eastwards out to Gibbet Wood. There are a number of caches out this way, and as my December total stands at a pathetic 3, it doesn't take me long to pick this one.
Meander through the crazy traffic calming that is Kinver high street and park up for free in the Shopper's car park. Walk back through town and go for the first cache, at a pub with a unique proposition. Can't imagine they have too many laughs in there.
Molly won't look at the Well of Misery |
At Dunsley house, we have a number of fields to cross, all with their dog friendly stiles that make it easy for Molly to navigate. No hoiking her over unceremonously today. You can develop pancreatic cancer by doing that.
Fields, just outside of Kinver |
A couple of caches up alongside the woods. These are part of a Battlestar Galactica themed trail, but I am only picking up a couple on my route.
Not long before leaving the foods, taking a new path alongside STW's farm and working my way back to the A449 at the Whittington pub. The footpath is throught the pub carpark and leads to one of those little hamlets that are off the beaten path and splendid for their isolation.
We've all lived there. |
Nicest lock keepers cottage in Staffs |
I get back home and like Santa, arrive with Potatoe based delights for all the family that mean any indescretions from my afternoon in the pub should instantly be forgiven.
Don't bank on it.
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