The Wirral Pub Series 1 The Fox & Hounds Multi-Cache
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The Wirral Pub Series 1 The Fox & Hounds
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Multi cache featuring 8 pubs.
This is a series of 8 pubs throughout the Wirral. The eight pubs are
THE DEE VIEW
THE THATCH
THE WHEATSHEAF NESS
THE SEVEN STARS
THE FOX AND HOUNDS
THE FARMERS ARMS
THE MAGS & PILOT
THE FERRY & THE TAP (BONUS CACHE)
None of the caches are hidden at the pubs. They are a short walk away from their corresponding pub.
The co-ords given are for the pub car parks. You will have to work out the co-ordinates from a clue when you reach the pub. There is no need to enter the pubs. Each of the caches will give you a number so that you can work out the coords for the final cache.
You can do the caches in any order, with of course, the final - The Ferry and The Tap.
You will also need to take note of a number in the cache for the bonus cache.
Wirral has so many lovely pubs from quiet relaxing pubs, child friendly pubs and also pubs with great entertainment. Best of all we have lots of “Real Ale” pubs. This series, we hope will hi-light some of our fantastic pubs.
The Fox & Hounds was built in 1911, originally comprising a bar and snug. Situated in the conservation area of Barnston, the present pub was built on the site of an Ale House & Barn. A lot of the original character was retained when the present licensee Ralph Leech converted the downstairs living accommodation into drinking space in 1984.
The decor of this pub is true to it's origins, featuring an assortment of memorabilia with collections of Brass ashtrays (85), Horse brasses (125), Empty whisky cases (135), Ceramic ashtrays (30), a collection of Police helmets and other hats, plates, bottles (150), Guinness clocks and many other items of interest. Above the door in “The Snug” is a poster advertising The Beatles & The Big Three for the Heswall Jazz Club at the Woman’s Institute. Admission 7/6p. We love the bar best. It’s just so interesting and very different to other bars. We think this pub is one of a sadly dying breed, the true community local pub.
In the summer months the drinking area a at the back of the pub is a profusion of colour with flower tubs and hanging baskets.
Most of the Edwardian building's character has been preserved, including pitch pine woodwork and leaded windows.
The Fox and Hounds has been named Wirral Pub of the Year for 2008 by the Wirral Branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA). Food is only served at lunchtimes.
No quiz question with this pub, just a question easily answered when you park at the car park. The car park is the nearest place you can park to the cache. Please be careful along the road as the pavement is very narrow and the road is very busy.
The coordinates are N53 20.612
W003 05.???
To work out the West cords Subtract 1641 from the date on the side of the pub.
The number for the bonus is _____________
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
Gerr yrsg bs cngu
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