The copse of beech trees on the top of the hill is a famous
local landmark, being semi-circular in profile from most
directions, and can be seen for miles around.
Ashcombe House, Madonna's mansion, is ¾ mile from here to the
south east. Bring your binoculars!
Free car parking is available near the top of the hill at
N 50° 59.018 W 002° 06.631 (ST923205). The
round trip from here is about a mile. Click here for a map.
The above coordinates are for a view finder where you need to
collect some information to calculate the coordinates of the
cache.
According to the view finder how many feet above sea level is
Win Green? Answer = 9ab
How many miles is it to Swanage? Answer = cd
In what year was the view finder erected? Answer = 19ef
Using this information the cache is at N50° 59.caf W002°
06.bed
If you need refreshment after the walk we can recommend the cafe
at the nearby Compton Abbas Airfield (ST891185) where you can watch
the comings and goings of the many light aircraft.
The cache is a 50 cal ammo box and was last restocked on 25
November 2007. Don't feel obliged to take anything but please leave
something of similar value if you do. All our trade items are new
and cost around £1 each.
