Aynho where to go today..

The COYQ series is a trail of some 30-odd caches around the strangely named Aynho, over a distance of 7 miles. The caches were released in stages but it quickly became apparent that they were likely to form a circular route when all had been set, so I kept my patience. With that circle finally being closed it was time to come and explore.

I started the afternoon's caching off with a multi, which involved careful study of  a super roadside carving.

A lasting gift

The inscription is worth a read. I'm informed that the carving was originally topped by an owl, which has been cut down and stolen; mindless.

The wind was a little blowy today, but I understood the storm winds weren't due until tomorrow:

A week's work for a competent wall builder?

The route allowed me to bag a trig on the way round, TP6719:

Good views shame about the grey clouds

This was much more of a 'traditional' caching series than the hurly-burly of the poshrule/izaakwilson type of trail. Good separation between caches, a variety of containers, and one or two trickier hides in amongst the mix. It took me 3hrs35 to complete, with all caches found - although several required quite a struggle. A good trail to walk, only one bovine encounter - which passed by peacefully - and good views over the Northants. and Warks. countrysides.

View to the West, the field below the trig

With only 36 caches bagged it wasn't a high numbers day, but it was a very enjoyable, even lethargic, walk.