This cache is a replacement for our first ever hide that sadly
went missing a year ago. We thought we'd try again with a very
similar cache.
Note that the co-ordinates listed above are for suitable parking -
no physical cache is located there!
The cache itself is located a short walk away from Forestry
Commission land at the following co-ordinates:
N52° 44.CGA W 0° 3F.EDB
Decipher this location by visiting the co-ordinates below and
collecting the necessary information. All the clues are within a
few hundred yards easy stroll from the parking location. With the
exception of clue 4, you might want to add to the fun by not using
the co-ordinates, but searching for them yourselves!
1. N52° 44.455 W0° 32.945
When was the beech tree planted? Answer =
AB March
198C
2. N52° 44.461 W0° 32.995
When did "A.A" begin the trimming of the yew
trees? Answer = 187D
3. N52° 44.445 W0° 33.050
The numbers under
"NA" Answer = 196E
4. N52° 44.418 W0° 33.148
Look at the numbers
below "E II R" (hint: be careful, there are two in the area,
but only one at the quoted location!) Answer =
200F
5. N52° 44.403 W0° 33.201
Find the numbers
below "RCC" Answer = 19G7
Once the location has been obtained, there will be a walk of
less than 0.5 miles to find the cache, which is a suitably-labelled
green plastic "decon" container (see picture) which contains a FTF
poker chip for the first finder. As far as we know, there is no
"cross-country" direct route to the cache from the parking area, so
you'll need to take a short walk along the side of a road for part
of the way, and although it isn't a main road, please take the
appropriate care.
The cache container you are looking for is around 4 inches long as
so is suitable for small swaps only. There is a pencil in the
cache, but it might be advisable to bring your own pen!
The lids on decon containers can be a little stiff to get off,
especially in cold weather. The knack is to pop the lid off using
both thumbs, and please be sure to check the lid has fully snapped
back on (front and back) before replacing. Many thanks!