Doing the Shennington Shuffle

On Saturday we took advantage of the weather and headed north of the county to a place called Shennington. This 3.5 mile walk led us around a lovely area free from live stock.  There are about 15 geocaches along this walk and we were so happy to discover them all. The paths were clearly marked across the fields and we all had a great time away from the tv soaking up the fresh air.


Doing the Shennington Shuffle

Doing the Shennington Shuffle

Our eldest began the walk with us outside of her carrier and loved running down the hills. We now encourage her to try and help us find the geocaches we are trying to locate. I won’t tell you the whereabouts of these as I don’t want to spoil things should you decide to embark on the series yourself but here are my husband and the eldest showing off one of their finds. The Marge Simpson trackable moves from geocache to geocache with people's help and it's really interesting to track how far these travel.

Geocaching the Shennington Shuffle

After a little stroll along the series or should I say shuffle? It was decided that the eldest should go in her carrier too. So with much persuasion she eventually decided that she was happy being carried and pretended daddy was a horse at least he didn't have to jump these.

Horse Jumps in Shennington

Of course all this walking is tiring so guess who fell asleep in the carrier before we started the big ascent up the hill! I dislike hills with a passion and would have happily swapped places with the babies, but we were up the hill fairly quickly with my encouragement to conquer it.

Me and Mine in Shennington

On the return leg of the journey we saw many gliders and soon came across the site where they were taking off. 

Gliders in Shennington

So there we have it. Our first big geocaching adventure for 2017 done.

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  1. Unknown1 February 2017 at 16:25

    I still dont know what geocatching is...

    #bestandworst

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    1. The Queen of Collage4 February 2017 at 11:31

      Have you read my post defining what geocaching is?

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  2. Peachy and Clementine1 February 2017 at 16:31

    Your little girl is adorable. What a cutie! We've been having a bit of a rough winter and have spent most of it indoors. Every time thein December she had a horrible flu followed by a cold shortly afterward. She seems to be healthy again but it got significantly colder recently. We're in Canada so the weather likes to mess up our plans. Peachy got a fancy sled for her birthday and I really want to take her out to the park and go sledding but we need a decent day, snow, and to not be sick all at once. The winter isn't over yet so I'm still hoping it will work out. #BloggerClubUK

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    1. The Queen of Collage4 February 2017 at 11:30

      Thank you.So sorry to read about your little one being so ill. May the right day come along soon. Canada is a lovely place.

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  3. Sarah2 February 2017 at 10:14

    We've not been for a while now - last time we did Lee's phone couldn't get a good signal but there are so many nearby. Looks like you all had fun. Sarah #sharingthebloglove

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    1. The Queen of Collage4 February 2017 at 11:27

      We don't use a phone as the batteries quickly run down.

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  4. Amy at love made my home2 February 2017 at 18:59

    What a great way to get out and about, especially at this time of year!

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    1. The Queen of Collage4 February 2017 at 11:27

      It sure is. Whatever the weather we are out there together unless it's pouring, thundering and lightening.

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  5. Unknown2 February 2017 at 21:43

    Ah what a lovely day and so much fresh air. It's so good for everyone to get and about and you're all having fun too. Sounds lovely, just need a bit more sun now eh. Thanks for joining us at #familyfun x

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  6. Sonia Cave4 February 2017 at 10:09

    This looks like a lovely walk and well done too on finding all the geocaches :-) we find it is a fab way of bribing the children out on a hike! We now live in Sweden and we recently did a walk finding beautiful puzzle box geocaches! (post still to be published). It tested my brain cells a bit though! #countrykidsfun

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    1. The Queen of Collage4 February 2017 at 11:23

      That sounds like a fantastic series. Do let me know when your post is up please.

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  7. The Queen of Collage4 February 2017 at 11:25

    Have you read my post defining geocaching?

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  8. Coombe Mill - Fiona4 February 2017 at 12:53

    This looks like a fab geocaching adventure, it's great that you managed to find all of the ones on this trail. Everytime I see posts about geocaching I want to get out and explore some myself but I still haven't managed it. It's awesome that your eldest is helping you search for the geocaches now, I bet she loves helping out.

    Thanks for linking up with me on #CountryKids.

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    1. The Queen of Collage5 February 2017 at 13:39

      She certainly does love to help out wherever we are.

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  9. Would Like To Be a Yummy Mummy4 February 2017 at 14:18

    Aaahhh looks like you all had a lot of fun out in the fish air ¢countyrkids

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  10. Daisy the bus4 February 2017 at 20:31

    Nice hike, and it's great to see so many Geocaching stories here on #CountryKids. I own (have placed) a few geocaches here in my native Luxembourg and I have seen a very significant drop-off in finder numbers over the past few years. Honestly, I thought it was dying here, but seems like it is still going strong in the UK!

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  11. Jayne5 February 2017 at 11:36

    Perfect way to spend some quality time with the family. We've just got back from a nice walk, kids covered in mud with rosy cheeks, can't beat it.
    Lovely pics too!

    Thanks for being part of #MMBC. See you Monday x

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    1. The Queen of Collage11 February 2017 at 22:41

      Fresh air, seeing the world, building up the immune system yep you can't beat a good countryside walk it's true.

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  12. The Queen of Collage5 February 2017 at 13:41

    You could always take a pc and laminate them x

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  13. Jaki5 February 2017 at 18:38

    I have no idea what geocaching is, it's something I've been meaning to look up for ages. I must read your post! #familyfunlinky

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  14. Katy - Hot Pink Wellingtons5 February 2017 at 20:34

    That looks like a lovely walk - you have to seize your chance at the moment when the weather is nice! We used to love a walk with our son but sadly he refused to go in a carrier once he could walk (but can't actually walk far enough for us to manage a proper walk anymore!). I'm hoping we're turning a corner with his walking though and we can start getting out more. Thanks for joining us at #SharingtheBlogLove

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    1. The Queen of Collage11 February 2017 at 22:45

      You certainly do. We are encountering this problem now too to a certain extent.

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  15. My Two Mums5 February 2017 at 21:47

    We love geocaching. I look forward to reading more of your posts about your finds. #countrykids

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  16. Laura - Dear Bear and Beany6 February 2017 at 20:53

    What a lovely walk. We love to go on walks near us, well I say walk, Holly just runs! Thank you for joining us at #SharingtheBlogLove

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    1. The Queen of Collage11 February 2017 at 22:47

      It certainly was. Running to each cache could be exhausting!

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  17. Helen - Blogging Beautifully7 February 2017 at 08:20

    Ohh looks like you had a fab time, love that picture of the glider amazing shot!! We are still to get into geocaching, I have the app but not quite sussed it yet!! Thanks got linking up to the #bestandworst please do stop by again!

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    1. The Queen of Collage11 February 2017 at 22:58

      Thank you Helen. Ah I wonder if you start whether you'll be hooked like me.

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  18. Suz7 February 2017 at 12:52

    Sounds like a great day out. We cache as much as possible as well and it gets the boys out on some long walks!

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    1. The Queen of Collage11 February 2017 at 23:00

      It sure was. Long walks in the fresh air are wonderful and healthy.

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  19. Louise (Little Hearts, Big Love)7 February 2017 at 20:19

    What a gorgeous place for a walk and well done on managing to find all 15 geocaches along the way too. I love that your eldest now helps you find them :-) #bloggerclubuk

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    1. The Queen of Collage11 February 2017 at 23:00

      Thank you. Whenever there's one at her height we'll encourage her.

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  20. Kerri-Ann8 February 2017 at 08:02

    Oh wow what a great adventure, I love your little name for it too, the shennington shuffle! Thank you for joining in with #MyFamilyAdventures and I hope to see you having more geocaching fun in February

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    1. The Queen of Collage11 February 2017 at 23:01

      I can't take credit for that as it was the cache owner who named it thus.

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  21. Emma T8 February 2017 at 22:32

    This is basically where I live. And I've never been geocaching despite there being 3 in and around the village that I know of. I didn't realise there were so many more.

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    1. The Queen of Collage11 February 2017 at 23:02

      Is it? There are lots in the north of the county especially just across the border.

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  22. mummyinatutu8 February 2017 at 22:56

    That sounds great fun, my nephew is very keen on geocaching. I have to say I'm in awe of you climbing hill plus carrying a little one! Thank you for linking to #ablogginggoodtime

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  23. Zoe at Splodz Blogz9 February 2017 at 09:33

    I'm so rubbish at geocaching - I've been a few times but always forget to look up to see if there are any caches until I'm on my way back to the car. Must do better!

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    1. The Queen of Collage11 February 2017 at 23:05

      Oh dear. It's on your mind so I'm sure it wont be long till you find some.

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  24. Baby Loves Travel9 February 2017 at 17:31

    I must give geocaching a go - sounds like a good way to explore #AWanderfulChildhood

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  25. Claire @ the ladybird's adventures9 February 2017 at 20:53

    We've still not been geocaching. Looks like you all had a great day.

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  26. Nichola - Globalmouse28 February 2017 at 11:53

    I love this and such a brilliant way to get everyone outside and being active! #AWanderfulChildhood

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