The title of this multi-cache refers to the fact that the cache
lies along the top of the southern escarpment of the Marlborough
Downs, overlooking the Pewsey Valley.
TedsTeam have adopted this cache from Bonaccord and made it the
Bonus Cache for those doing the Martinsell Ring. It can however,
still be done as a standalone cache.
THE ABOVE CO-ORDINATES ARE FOR THE CAR PARK
For those doing the Ring, the information can be
obtained near #3 (Pork Pie Corner) and the cache found later on
during the return journey to the car park.
For those wishing to do it as a solo cache, read
on:-
If you want a ‘Cache and Dash’ this is not for you.
However, if you enjoy a walk in wonderful countryside with fabulous
views then read on. It would be a superb place to take children
(although buggies are out of the question). The walk (about two
miles in all)is especially rewarding on a fine sunny day, but hardy
cachers will enjoy this one whatever the weather. Most of the way
is on grassy paths but there can be a few muddy patches –
there are no stiles.
Walk through the gate towards Martinsell Hill, and where the
track divides take the left-hand route up the hill and through the
trees onto the edge of the ancient Iron Age hill fort. It covers a
huge area (32 acres). Walk around the edge, enjoying the stunning
views over the valley far below.
TO FIND THE CACHE GO TO :- N51 22.313
W001 44.933
where you will be able to work out the location of the actual
cache. There is a small circular sign here. Counting ALL the
letters on the sign work out the following:
A = The number of Ms, plus the number of Ds
B = The number of Ws, plus the number of Is, less the number of
Ms
C = The number of Ss
D = The number of Ms, plus the number of Is
E = The number of Ms, less the number of Ts
The actual cache can be found at N51 22.ABC W001
44.DED
For those doing it as a lone cache, you reach the cache location
by either retracing your steps along the ridge again, or
alternatively make the complete circuit around the edge of the hill
fort.
This cache is in a high muggle zone and has gone missing before.
The new cache is a small camo container containing log, pencil and
sharpener.If it survives more than a month we'll add a TB.
YOU DO NOT HAVE TO DESCEND TO THE VALLEY FLOOR TO FIND THIS
CACHE OR ANY OF THE MARTINSELL SERIES