Parrot Sketch is the first part of a multi-part cache inspired by the Monty Python legends. The concept is simple. Find Parrot Sketch and Parrot Sketch 2. These finds can both be logged individually. Each microcache has a clue leading you to the location of Parrot Sketch 3. Thus Parrot Sketch 3 cannot be attempted without first visiting the other two caches and solving the very simple clue.
Nice thing is, you can log three separate finds after a straightforward 2.6km wander in the country down a straight track.
This is Parrot Sketch
There are two possible routes…
Route 1
Park in the quiet lane at N51.24.788 W000.56.308. This will take you on a round trip of less than 1 km (unless you decide to walk on further to Parrot Sketch 2 and Parrot Sketch 3) – the path can get muddy at one spot but dries out in the summer. Not buggy accessible unless you are happy to lift it over a 5-bar gate!
Route 2
Park further down at the end of the lane at N51.24.906 W000.56.149. The first bit is on the new wide gravel path alongside Shinfield Studios. Two kissing gates en route so tight for buggies.
DO NOT PARK ON THE MAIN SECTION OF CUTBUSH LANE EAST AS THERE ARE LOTS OF CONSTRUCTION LORRIES PASSING BY AND YOU WILL CAUSE OBSTRUCTION. If you've driven beside the big new Shinfield Studios, then you've taken the wrong road. Go back and use the Southern section of Cutbush Lane East
You are looking for a microcache, an aluminium canister, painted black, slightly larger than a 35mm film canister. It contains a log and very small pencil – no room for swaps.
In the lid of the canister you will find the clue to Parrot Sketch 3 which requires you to find a further clue at Parrot Sketch 2 first.
And why did I call this The Parrot Sketch? Simply because I am a fan of Monty Python and noticed that Parrot Farm is not far away.
Enjoy the walk..
