Whitcliff Deer Park Traditional Cache

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muddypad: Cache has gone missing, which is a shame as it has been in the area for 3 years. Not going to bother to replace it and will leave this area as another opportunity for someone else to place a cache locally.

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Hidden : 9/6/2009
Difficulty:
1 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

Small sized cache which will take Geocoins and small Travelbugs

This cache is not in the Deer park but in a lovely little Hamlet called Ham.

The Deer park is within easy walking distance to the south.

There is a wall with steps and a kissing gate leading over it at the entrance to the Deer Park

Geocaching is banned in the Deer Park but there is a public footpath which you can use to enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the Deer Park.

Please keep to footpaths and Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times.

You may want to bring a camera and binoculars if you have any.

Whitcliff Deer Park is part of the Berkeley Estate and is the last of many medieval deer parks noted in the Severn Vale in the 16th century. The Park was first enclosed as a private hunting preserve at the end of the 13th century when deer hunting was reserved for royalty and privileged guests of the Earls of Berkeley. A high brick wall surrounding the Park was started in 1770 and took seven years to complete. Conservation management under the Countryside Stewardship Scheme aims to ensure the survival of the ancient trees and enhance the historic landscape and wildlife value of the Park by replacing the modern conifer plantations with trees that reflect its medieval character. You will pass Park House, a folly built in the 19th century. There are superb views west across the River Severn towards the Black Mountains, looking northwards you can see May Hill and the Malvern Hill’s, to the East you can see Nibley Monument on the Cotswold Escarpment and to the south both River Severn Bridges are in view.
Oh and there are several hundred deer in the park too!!

I would recommend to those who choose to walk up the Deer Park to either Park across the road at the Salutation Inn (visit link) Local CAMRA pub of the year 2010 - well worth a visit!) , which we have been given permission or at N51 40.982 W002 28.000

Please keep to footpaths and Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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Decryption Key

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