NOTE: This geocache will be archived on 31st August.
You can solve the puzzle using OS Landranger Maps 194 & 195. Start at Poole, grid SZ 0190
Or you can solve it online. This link will take you to the start point on Streetmap.
Note that the scale must be set to 1:50,000 for you to see the correct map symbols.
To solve the puzzle simply follow the list of instructions, moving from 1km square to 1km square in the direction indicated until you find the appropriate map symbol.
So from the start point move South examining each 1km square until you find one that contains a Clubhouse.
Then, from the centre of that 1km square move North East until you find a Walks/Trails symbol.
And so on, and so on..
| S to |
Clubhouse |
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| NE to |
Walks/Trails |
B-road number = ABCD |
| S to |
Youth Hostel |
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| S to |
Public Convenience |
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| W to |
Public House |
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| N to |
Camp site |
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| W to |
Youth Hostel |
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| NW to |
Camping/Caravan Site |
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| N to |
Electricity Transmission Line |
Contour line height = EF |
| E to |
Railway Station |
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| SW to |
Church with tower |
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| S to |
Lighthouse (in use) |
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| NW to |
Distict Boundary |
A-road number = GHJ |
| W to |
Triangulation pillar |
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| N to |
Mast |
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| W to |
On-road Cycle Route |
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| NE to |
Cutting |
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| S to |
National Cycle Route |
National Cycle Network number = KL |
| E to |
Golf Course |
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| E to |
Church with tower |
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| S to |
Milestone |
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| E to |
Nature Reserve |
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| S to |
Milestone |
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| SW to |
Viewpoint |
Spot height = MNP |
| NE to |
Church with tower |
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| E to |
Visitor Centre |
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| NE to |
Coniferous wood |
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| N to |
Viewpoint |
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| E to |
Bus Station |
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| SE to |
Beacon |
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| E to |
Place of worship |
No. of letters in placename = R |
The cache is placed in the final 1km square at
N 50 42.(H+J-R) (E+K) (L+J-N)
W 001 5L.(P+G-B) (R-F) (P-G)
You can check your answers for this puzzle on Geochecker.com.
There is no pen in the cache so please take your own.
Muggles may be a problem at GZ, especially in Summer. At certain times of day there may be semi-permanent muggles: you'll know what I mean if you see one. Please ensure the cache is unobtrusive when replaced.
There's free parking in the nearby side streets.
This cache is placed with the kind permission of Poole's Greenspace Maintenance Team.
The cache is in a SSSI, so please take your usual care when searching and retrieving the cache. There is no need to wander from the marked pathways.
There are 2 approaches to the cache. One is down a series of steps and so is a no-no for wheelchair users. The other is flat and level except for 2 short inclines. I don't think wheelchair users would have any problem, but if you are not motorised you might want to take a helper, just in case.
After finding the cache why not sit awhile and take in the views. They're not too shabby. If you climb a few steps to one of the higher benches the views are even more impressive. If you are lucky you might catch one of the superb sunsets for which this area is renowned.
*** FTF Congratulations to DorsetJohn ***
CHANGE HISTORY
26 April 2011
Post Office replaced with Graticule Intersection
1 September 2011
Muggled. Replacement cache (small) placed at new location.
If you've already solved the puzzle see my log of 1st September 2011
30 March 2012
Stolen again. Temporarily replaced with a micro (sorry).
15 July 2014
Online OS map changes. There is now a new Public Convenience shown on Swanage seafront and several more National Trust symbols dotted around the area.
NT (always open) replaced with Youth Hostel to allow for this.
18 September 2016
Online OS map changes. Thanks to ThomasMcC for alerting me to the fact that the Graticule Intersection at Owermoigne has been removed from the online maps. I have changed the instructions to allow for this. The final location is not affected.
13 March 2018
Online OS map changes. In instruction 8, Public Telephone replaced with National Trail. The final location is not affected.
14 March 2018
Online OS map changes. Let's try that again. The Hardy Way has been added, so changed instruction 8 (again) from National Trail to Camping/Caravan Site. The final location is not affected. Thanks to Yogurt Top for letting me know.
24 August 2024
Online OS map changes. The Picnic site and Public telephone symbols have been removed. Changed to Viewpoint and Church with tower respectively. The final location is not affected.
9 January 2025
Maintenance visit. Replaced the entire geocache. Still a micro (sorry).