Note:
Please do not remove the Red Handed Coin from this cache. I
would like it to remain for all visitors to "discover".
Make sure to take a note of the letters and numbers printed at the
top of the log book - they will be used for a later
cache.
This is an offset multi cache with a 35mm film canister micro
cache at the end. Too small for any swaps, but hopefully small
enough that it goes undisturbed except by those actively seeking
it.
Roath Park information
Roath Park was opened in 1894, and boasts a 30 acre lake formed
by the damming of the Nant Fawr stream. It took seven years to
transform the marshy bog-land, donated to the Cardiff Corporation
by the Marquis of Bute, into 130 acres of parkland.
There are rose and dahlia gardens, a sub-tropical greenhouse,
and a children’s playground. The lake is popular with fishermen and
boaters. A lighthouse has been erected in tribute to Captain Scott,
who set sail on his ill-fated voyage to the Antarctic from
Cardiff.
The four islands in the lake (not accessible to the public) form
a haven for wildlife. Birdlife is abundant, and amongst the various
ducks, geese, swans and gulls, you may be lucky enough to see great
crested grebe, heron, cormorant, kingfisher or dipper on your
visit.
This cache is only suitable for accessing during the daytime, as
the park is only open during daylight hours. The park opens at 0730
and is locked approximately 30 minutes before the nationally
published sunset time for Cardiff. Closing times for the park are
published on the Cardiff County Council Website.
All waypoints and the final cache are located along hard
surfaced paths in the park.
At the time of placing, the cache contains a pencil and pencil
sharpener, but it's probably a good idea to bring your own pen or
pencil just in case.
This cache has been placed with the kind permission of Cardiff
County Council Parks Service.
CP. N51 30.389 W003 10.603
Car parking is available on
Lake Road West, near the main entrance to the Park.
R1. N51 30.418 W003 10.580
An oval sign on the end of
the boathouse shows that a civic trust award was awarded in
198A.
R2. N51 30.573 W003 10.589
This bench is “In
celebration of former staff and friends” of a certain organisation.
B is the number of letters in the acronym shown in
brackets.
R3. N51 30.677 W003 10.447
This plaque shows the tree
to be planted “To celebrate the birth of Emily Thomas”. Born
C. 5. 96 (You may need a step off the path to
see this clearly)
R4. N51 30.395 W003 10.497
D is the
number of letters in the surname of the man who erected and
presented this monument.
R5. N51 30.354 W003 10.516
E is the
weight limit of this bridge in tonnes.
R6. N51 30.288 W003 10.570
You should be next to one of
twelve champion trees that are present in the park, this particular
one a magnolia. F is the number on the post.
FC. The final cache is located at N51
30.(C)(A-F)(B) W003 10.(F/C)(D)(B-E)
This cache is in plain sight in
a busy public park. Please be very careful and discrete when
retrieving and hiding the cache.
I don't want to make the finding of the cache too difficult, so
if you're really struggling you can text 1) Final
cache co-ordinates and 2) Your username to zero
seven eight one seven four three four two one seven and I'll try
and text you back straight away with a giveaway hint.
