LKFS 40th Birthday Cache Multi-Cache
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A multi cache where the clues can be picked up whilst picking up the other traditional caches during a walk around this beautiful area
CONGRATS TO DarenCollins FOR THE FTF :)
Start at car park
N51 20.328 W000 47.031
This series of caches is our first and has been set out to celebrate my Wife Louise’s 40th Birthday on 12th September (hence the odd female names of the caches – they are all her first/middle name!)
The area has many happy memories for me playing over here as a child before The Meadows shopping centre and section of the A321 along here were built.
Total distance for this multi is approx 2.7 miles and the route takes you in a loop and past the 4 other traditionals we have set up here.
Parking easiest at N51 20.328 W000 47.031 where there is the Shepherd Meadow Car Park which is free and has lots of spaces. The terrain is flat but can get wet/muddy sometimes as this is a flood plain area.
Shepherd Meadows and Sandhurst Memorial Park are Green Flag award winning neighbouring sites on the River Blackwater in Sandhurst. They are open to the public and provide a range of facilities and attractions for a variety of formal and informal activities. The site lies along the River Blackwater between Sandhurst and Blackwater and encompasses land both in Hampshire and Berkshire.
Shepherd Meadows is part of the Blackwater Valley Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to important meadows and wildlife.
Flower-rich meadows are now rare and about one quarter of the species associated with herb-rich grassland in Berkshire can be found at Shepherd Meadows.
The meadows become a carpet of wild flowers and plants during the spring and summer months, with:
- Devil's Bit Scabious
- Birds-foot Trefoil
- Meadowsweet
The meadows are also rich in animal, insect and birdlife. There are over 600 insect and bird species to be found such as:
- Siskin
- Meadow Pipit
- Kestrel
- Spotted Flycatcher
- Woodpecker
The River Blackwater also attracts many waterfowl and wading birds, we have often seen a Heron here when we have visited.
Shepherd Meadows is named after wildlife artist David Shepherd and consists of 40 hectares (100 acres) of wet meadows and woodlands which is managed by Bracknell Forest Council for its wildlife value.
To find out more about this area then you can visit Bracknell Forest Council Website at Bracknell Forest Council
The caches have been placed here with the very kind permission of Bracknell Council and The Blackwater Valley Conservation team. Special thanks to the Site Ranger who has been very helpful with the planning and getting permissions for the caches.
As the area is of Special Scientific Interest please can you ensure that you do not stray away from the paths. The cache locations are all very close to the path and whilst they are camouflaged, they should still be easy to find. The sizes of the containers vary but there are no micros hidden in the dreaded ivy! There is no need to venture far away and please do not pick any of the wild flowers.
Whilst you are here why not check out the Raspberry Walkies series which is at Sandhurst Memorial Park next door and has a great play area for the kids.
Stage 1 – N51 20.328 W000 47.031
You should be looking at a notice board. There is a phone number on it 01344 35444A
Now walk towards the river and then just before the bridge turn right – signposted Sandhurst Memorial Park 1km.
Stage 2 – N51 20.354 W 000 47.246
You should see a plate attached to the wooden jetty. There is a phone number on it. 01252 8*1955 where *= B
Continue walking along the river, you will get to a fork in the path at N51 20.405 W000 47.374 continue to the left
When you get to the next juntion where 4 paths meet you need to turn left and over the wooden bridge which takes you across the river
Stage 3 – N51 20.393 W000 47.451
You need to look for a metal manufacturers plate attached to the new bridge. Phone number 01264 - C11600 now continue walking along the river, all being well you should now be walking in the direction you started from but on the opposite side of the river this time.
Stage 4 – N51 20.300 W000 47.102
Number of long metal bars in a fan shape above the metal pipe minus 8=D
Stage 5 – N51 20.221 W000 47.015
You should now be standing next to a telegraph pole. Look for some numbers under
The word danger. 119E
Stage 6 – N51 20.130 W000 46.948
Turn round and look to the left towards the railway line. You should be able to see a large round sign with a letter on it. This letter is the 2F letter of the alphabet
You now have all the numbers you need to get to the final cache. This is at
N51 20.[A+B-D] DA
W000 46.[C-A][B-A-E][F+B]
This cache is in a 2 litre camouflaged clip box with room for swaps and travel bugs/coins. Please replace it carefully and ensure it is hidden from the path.
To get back to the car park you have 2 choices, you can retrace your route back until you get to the footbridge next to the metal pipe and then cross over there. This option is best if you are on a bike or have a pram. If you are feeling adventurous then you can explore the rest of the area. From N51 20.061 W000.46.754 head over the stile (care part of it is missing). Head along the path then bear left when the path splits, go over a stream and then a stile and this will take you through some woods. Care quite muddy in here.
Over another wooden bridge and a stile then keep to the left so you are walking close to the woods. Over another stile, bridge and another stile and then follow the path diagonally across the field. Over 2 more wooden bridges then bear left go through wooden gate over a big bridge and you should now be able to see the car park.
Additional Hints
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