Earlier this year, three of the oldest
caches in Bedfordshire needed major maintenance. Sadly, the CO's
were no longer active and the necessary updates could not be made
and the caches were archived. It seemed a shame to lose this great
mini-series in such a nice location so, in conjunction with other
local cachers, I have relisted the caches in as close to their
original form as possible.
A Clappers
Caper (Part 2 – Robertson Remembered)
This cache is
Part 2 in a series of three. You will need to complete parts 1 and
2 in order to get the co-ordinates for the final part (it is
recommended that you complete Part 1 first). Each of the three have
their own standard cache container to find and are set within the
area known as Sharpenhoe Clappers. The terrain is generally good
(can get muddy in heavy winter) with a few gentle climbs/scrambles
and is great fun for the kids.
Owned by the
National Trust, Sharpenhoe Clappers is an attractive chalkland spur
crowned by a graceful stand of beeches and an Iron Age fort. The
hill rises to 525 feet, providing excellent views, and is fringed
by Clappers Wood. Trails lead through the wood, and wildflowers
abound in summer. It is in the Chilterns Area of Outstanding
Natural Beauty. Parking is available at N51˚ 57.266 W000˚
27.054 and ‘refreshments’ are available a little
further down the road.
Part 2 –
Robertson Remembered
Monumentally
speaking, Norman died on 2A June 191B while his brother Laurence
died on 3C July 19DE. Use this information to complete the
co-ordinates below and find the real hidden cache. When you find
the cache remember to make a note of the longitude so that you can
complete the final part of this series.
N51˚ 57.
B(A+2)4 W0˚
27.C(D+2)(E+2)
The cache is a
standard 2L container that has a small selection of goodies. For
the decent stuff you will need to find the final cache which has a
much better selection to choose from. Please hide the cache
carefully when you have finished especially in winter when
there is less foliage cover.
Please take care on steep slopes, especially near the cache, and
mind your footing. Please take care of geokids on the sloping
areas.
Cache placed with the kind permission of the National
Trust