Battery Park Traditional Cache
Big Scunner: Cache has gone to often. Decided to archive.
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Parking is available at N55*57.692 W004*47.970 but can be extremely busy at the weekends especially when the park is hosting events. It is also easily accessible by public transport with Fort Matilda station nearby and a good bus service passing the main entrance.
Battery Park got its name from the old Battery at Fort Matilda which was situated not far away at a site which is presently occupied by the Navy Buildings. It was laid out in the late 1880’s using landfill material excavated during the construction of the Newton Street Railway tunnel when the line was being extended from Greenock West to Gourock. Greenock Golf Club was formed in 1890 and for a short time the golf course was at Battery Park before a more suitable location was acquired. During the World War 2 the park was established as a maintenance base for Catalina Flying Boats and the slipway used to bring the boats (or should it be planes) out of the water can still be seen. Traces of the Outdoor Swimming Pool which was closed in the 1960’s can also be seen along the shore line.
Today the park is widely used by all ages. There are two play areas for the kids, a skateboard park for the bigger kids and plenty of grassed areas for playing football, rugby and cricket. It is also a popular area with dog walkers, cyclists and joggers.
This is a magnetic cache (so remember to bring a pen or pencil). Stealth is required as this can be a very busy area.
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