Eight Arch Bridge Meander Traditional Geocache
Andalusite: Archiving in light of Cache Owner's request that cachers not attempt the cache.
Eight Arch Bridge Meander
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This is one cache in a series of 5 caches on this particular part of the walk around the beautiful Bosherston Lily Ponds. I have placed these caches on the lesser used path on the Eastern Arm of the ponds.
This cache is placed near the beautiful 8 Arch Bridge which provides a link from the Eastern Arm of the Lily Ponds over a permissive path to Stackpole Quay where there are several caches awaiting you and also a lovely Tea Room in the Holiday Season. The bridge provides a lovely view point to this particular part of the Lily Ponds and is also a good place to spot Otters.
As you get to the Bridge if you face towards the permissive path across farm land, look to your left and you will see in the distance some concrete that is the top of concrete steps which at one time lead up to the big house that was situated in this idyllic spot. Sadly the house was demolished in 1963 but the Stable Block still remains along with the Larder from the big house and is well worth a visit. Stand at the top of the steps and you can almost visualise the ladies in their grand flowing dresses and parasols looking over the beautiful vista of the ponds. The gentlemen in their smart daytime dress or Military Uniforms would have added to this grand picture. If you do venture to the Stable area there is also a Garden that is Disable Friendly and a lovely little walk.
The cache is a small container with a log and room for small swaps. There is a path to the cache although you will only have to place about two steps on it.
PLEASE, PLEASE BE CAREFUL.
This is one for the adults as the path leads down to the water and is quite steep and may be VERY slippery in the winter.
There are three ways to get to this cache all of which involve a bit of a walk but believe me it is well worth it.
Route 1 – Approach from Pembroke on the B4319 and head towards Bosherston Village. Go past St Petrox and around a very sharp left hand bend and down a steepish hill (Cow Shed Hill) through and avenue of trees at the bottom of the road is a turning to the left which you take for approximately half a mile and you will come to a turning on the Right which takes you over a bridge (One Arch Bridge) and up to a rough parking area. From here you can get to the Lily Ponds either across what would have been the Gardens of the big house OR below the gardens, there is a footpath.
Route 2 – Park at Stackpole Quay and instead of the usual route to Barafundle take the permissive path across the farm land to Eight Arch Bridge.
Please if you have a dog be a responsible owner and keep it on the lead going over the farm land as there is livestock in the fields most of the time and the path is only open with the permission and goodwill of the farmer.
Route 3 – Head for Bosherston Village and park in the National Trust Car Park where you can get loads of useful information and leaflets on the Lily Ponds and start your walk from there.
Of course you can combine all of these locations with a wonderful circular walk that takes in Coastal Views, Woodland Views and of course the wonderful Lily Ponds. The whole circular route is about 8 miles but you could not wish for a more beautiful or diverse walk with a combination of everything.
This cache has been place with the kind permission of the National Trust.
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