GC1W7A6 LLW#2 - Through the orchard (Traditional Cache) in South East England, United Kingdom created by Hike-and-Seek Adopted by Sir-Lancelot

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Hidden : 7/25/2009

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Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

The Linton Long Walk is for the die-hard hikers out there. A series of 9 caches on a 7 mile walk which explores part of the Weald, looking down to it for some of the time from the brow of the Quarry Hills.

The route is wonderful at blossom time when the orchards of the western section become a pink fairyland.

The eastern section passes through the parkland of Linton and Boughton Monchelsea, where the great house is set in a deer park.

The walk passes very close to Church Micros Nos 803 and 804 Linton Church and Boughton Monchelsea Church.

It is suggested that at least 4 hours are set aside to complete the whole walk.

The circular trail is mostly along footpaths and quiet country lanes, some of which cross the busy A229 or pass rivers and lakes, so keep an eye on your dogs and children. In summer long sleeved shirts and long trousers are recommended as brambles and nettles in places might be quite high.

Many of the paths can be quite muddy even in the summer so good boots are recommended.

Explorer maps 136 and 148 will help with navigation, however additional waypoints are provided below to help guide you along the route.

You are looking for a tiny nano cache, so you will definitely need to take your own writing implement. Make a note of the additional clue in the logbook which will guide you to the Bonus Cache. Good luck.

Parking is recommended at the village car park at Linton Church. On 364 days of the year it is possible to walk directly into the churchyard from the car park, but on the first Monday in February the gate is locked to prevent the path from becoming a right of way.

Just before setting off on the walk, why not grab Church Micro – Linton?

The start of the route skirts the south side of the church, and beyond the churchyard and after a kissing-gate it follows an enclosed path, with parkland to the left. Waymark symbols show that this is part of the Greensand Way. It crosses the drive to Linton Park, an imposing mansion which is seen in greater glory later. The path runs straight and true, with parkland to the left, until it comes to the road at Loddington Oast. Cross straight over and continue to follow the path which runs along the edge of orchards to reach Boughton Monchelsea. The Greensand Way does not go immediately to the church but swings left to join the Church Lane farther to the north. Finish this leg at Waypoint A.