Ablington Down Traditional Geocache
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Ablington Down is a surprisingly interesting walk with great views of the Cotswold countryside and some rather suprising countryside features!!
The enchanting Hamlet of Ablington is 1 mile northwest of Bibury and located on the River Coln. It has a fine manor house built in the 16th century by a wealthy Cirencester wool merchant, Jon Coxwell. Ablington was once the home of J. Arthur Gibbs; the reknowned author of 'A Cotswold Village', a classic book about his observations and persuit of Cotswold country life in the closing years of the 19th century. Nearby is Ablington House, a beautiful 17th century building complete with gateposts surmounted by lions which once graced the Houses of Parliament.
Well, we parked at N51 46.030 W001 51.093 which is in the middle of Ablington and walked from here. The paths are very muddy for most of the route (In January) and the views over the river Coln are superb.
An interesting sight will come into view after about 1/2 a mile as you walk through the middle of the well defined concave valley.
The hide is quite easy (I think) but be careful to hide it well afterwards.
The walk isn't really suitable for a buggy and there is a little steep climb towards the end.
Enjoy. We did!
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