This cache is so named as it is our Back route to School if we have time in the mornings - it's much more pleasant than trekking down the main road and we sometimes see ducks and other wildlife which pleases the little ones! As it's a school related cache we've included a bit of maths to keep you on your toes! Calculators optional!
There is plentiful parking just by Waypoint 1 at a well known local pub. The cache involves a short stroll along the Ouseburn collecting a few clues to give you what you need for the final co-ordinates. The final cache is a micro and you will need stealth, especially if you are anywhere near school run times. Bring your own pencil to sign the log. This shouldn't take any longer than 30 minutes to complete.
The clues will give you the letters A through to G.
Starting off with an easy one, A = the number in the name of the nearby pub.
The initial coordinates take you to a bridge - BCDE = the year inscribed on it.
The second waypoint takes you to a point just by another bridge, (we used to play Pooh sticks on the old bridge that was here!) . Look across the stream to the building within the allotments. F = the number of noticeboards that are visible on the side of it. (Note - to avoid confusion about the number of noticeboards for the minute, we are just going to tell that F=4!)
The third waypoint takes you to the end of the short path near some bungalows. G = number of bungalows' front doors, divided by two.
The final cache is located at :
N55° 01.PQR
W001° 37.STU where:
- P = D - A - B
- Q = E + G
- R = The next Prime Number after D
- S = F / G
- T = The Square-root of ((C x D) - E - G)
- U = F2 - (C+E)
Good luck!
Waypoint Coordinates
- Waypoint 1: N 55° 01.198 W 001° 37.315
- Waypoint 2: N 55° 01.226 W 001° 37.165
- Waypoint 3: N 55° 01.187 W 001° 37.059
You can check your answers for this puzzle on Geochecker.com.