GC23P40 Walsall Arboretum / Beacon Way 2 of 3 (Traditional Cache) in West Midlands, United Kingdom created by BlueWKD

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GC23P40 ▼

A cache by BlueWKD Message this owner

Hidden : 2/6/2010

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Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:

The Beacon Way runs for approx. 35km from Sandwell Park Farm, W Midlands to Gentleshaw Common, Staffs. Here it passes through Walsalls premier park, the Arboretum.

Officially opened to the public in 1874, this 200 acres of parkland was originall the southern boundary of Cannock Chase and formed part of the great medievel royal hunting grounds.

The path here follows the route of what was once the Arboretums light railway.

As you pass through the cast iron gate, opposite the childrens play area, you will see a concrete circle to your left. This was once the base of the turntable and signified one end of the line. Here you can also see the only remaining length of track.

Immediately after this you will see the sorry remains of the station and platform where the children queued with their parents and grandparents waiting for the train to return.

The track followed the line of the fence, before turning right at the end of the path, and travelled down the hill to the stream at the other end of the line.

The line eventually had to close following repeated vandalism and fires in the engine sheds which were situated at the co-ordinates given in stage 3.

This is a series of three. The co-ordinates for the third and final part can be found split between parts 1 and 2.

The best parking is at the Arboretum / Golf Course car park but be aware of the closing times. Alternative parking in the road by the entrances in Arboretum Road and Broadway North.

This cache is a small lock and lock box with space for coins and a few swaps.

** CONGRATULATIONS ** bikeboyroy - First To Find.

Thanks to Greenspace Services, Walsall Council for permission to place these caches.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)