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Oldbury Castle (Wilts) Multi-cache

This cache has been archived.

The Wombles: Sad to report that this one has gone missing and since a previous cache went missing up here, I've decided to archive.

This is a fantastic location, so I hope someone else will decide to place a cache here.

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Hidden : 4/16/2004
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
4 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

This is an offset cache. You will visit the Cherhill White Horse, a fortified hill fort, a massive monument and have glorious views. There is lots of space for the kids to run around or picnic. However, there is a steep climb from the road and you should allow around 1.5 hours to complete the cache.

The views from this location are excellent. The main points of interest here including the White Horse, Oldbury Castle (Iron Age Fort) and the Landsdowne Monument, plus of course the cache.

The view from the road

The Cherhill White horse is the second oldest White Horse in Wiltshire. It was called "the most perfectly formed white horse" and can be seen for miles around. More information about the Cherhill White Horse can be found at this web site. The hill also includes the Landsdowne monument; more information is at this web site. Oldbury Castle is a fortified hill fort and with fantastic ramparts/banks, it is a very interesting location.

The above co-ordinates will take you to a metal information plate. If the first number is ABCD, the second EFGH, the third JKLM and the fourth NPQR then you can locate the cache at N51°25.AFR', W01°55.CEP'

This cache is located another 0.5 mile from the first location, some distance from the sensitive area. It is an ammo box. You are STRONGLY recommended to take thick gloves to access this cache. When replacing the cache please ensure it is hidden from view in every direction.

You can park in lay-bys along the road, the best place is at N51°25.770', W01°56.571'. An Ordnance Survey map for the overall location is available at this web site.

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