GC1VA9X Barry's water feature (Traditional Cache) in South Wales, United Kingdom created by Djinnsplace

This cache has been archived.

Teacosies: I was going to replace this cache but, while on a walk the other evening; passing the cache site I encountered loads of kids. They were apparently celebrating the end of exams and quite a lot hang around this area in good weather.
So this cache is now no longer available -

Thank you to every one who found or tried to find this cache. Please note there are lots of other caches around the area for you to still find.

GC1VA9X ▼

A cache by Djinnsplace Message this owner

Hidden : 8/19/2009

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Size: Size: regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

This easy cache is located in Barry Sidings Country Park

Located just off A4058 between Pontypridd and Porth. There are several caches within walking distance of mile or so of this cache.
The original railway line (the Barry Line) serviced the Lewis Merthyr and Ty Mawr collieries and began at Trehafod which is now a leisure/country park called Barry Sidings. The old line ran to Pontypridd and is now a cycle/walk trail. The line arrived at Pontypridd at the Graig station which was just above the present Pontypridd station and situated in the grounds of Dewi Sant Hospital. Straight from this station the line entered a tunnel(bricked up-but all the original stone facade is there) and passed all the way under the Graig mountain before re-emerging in the grounds of the University of Glamorgan.
Barry Sidings Countryside Park is an attractive countryside park that has a visitor centre, "seasonal café", public toilets and accessible car parking and a circular walk that takes you up into the forestry overlooking the park (not suitable for pushchairs). At the park is a scenic lake, forestry walks and picnic areas, several cycle tracks and footpaths. A short walk to the Rhondda Heritage Park will take you to the start of GC1RCAP and walking up to the top of the forest will take you GC1RMMC At Things to see and do you will find other attractions in the area. Free parking is available in Barry Sidings it would be prudent to check the times of opening or closing on the main gate of the car park. Otherwise on street parking is readily available at other access points. Expect a walk of around 0.5 miles to the cache from the carpark
You are looking far a 2L container *inside a brown bag* with original contents including logbook, pencil and sharpener and lots of swaps. Please replace carefully this is a high muggle area. Congratulations to welshwesties for their First To Find It apears that the cache has been robbed of its goddies by some children so PLEASE DO NOT PUT TB/GC OR ANY THING OF VALUE IN THIS CACHE just in case. Barry’s Midnight Stroll - Night Cache GC1ZTAD Starts nearby and can be done any evening.