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Powis Castle - Hedgehog Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

GizmoKyla: As the owner has not responded to our previous log requesting that they check this cache we are archiving it.

Please note that as this cache has now been archived by a reviewer or HQ staff it will NOT be unarchived.

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Hidden : 5/21/2014
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

This is one of a series of five caches placed in the grounds of Powis Castle and the deer park, as managed by the National Trust. The caches include traditional and multicache locations; and the names reflect animals that you may encounter. Placed with the kind permission of Dave Swanton, Garden Operations Manager, Powis Castle.


This is a simple traditional geocache located within the gardens of Powis Castle. Park in the main car park, you will require at least a ticket to enter the garden. Tickets to both the castle and garden are also available. The castle and garden are free with National Trust membership. Access to the castle is also available on foot from Welshpool - check the access times at the gate in town.

The garden has limited opening hours. During summer, it is normally 10.00 - 18.00. From November to Easter, access to the garden is normally between 11.00 - 16.00, although times may vary. It is advisable to check the opening times here first before attending the castle.

This traditional 'cache has been placed to complement the other geocaching experiences available at Powis Castle. Accessing this cache requires a decent walk along garden paths, slight inclines and many stairs - it is not impossible with a stroller but will be difficult. Wheelchair access is available from the castle to Lady Violet's garden tea room, please ask staff. There are opportunities for refreshments in Lady Henrietta's Restaurant in the castle courtyard, or Lady Violet's garden tea-room near the Formal Garden. It is recommended to use the Garden Map available from the ticket office to orient yourself on this walk. It is certainly possible to undertake the Hedgehog's sister multicaches Powis Castle - Peacock and/or Powis Castle - Pheasant at the same time, but you may get confused! If undertaking the three geocache opportunities within Powis Castle & Garden at the same time then the recommended order is: Pheasant (clues), Peacock (clues start), Hedgehog (cache), Pheasant (cache), Peacock (more clues and cache) - they can all essentially be combined as one long circular walk.

There is absolutely no access available from the Powis Castle access road to this geocache, you must enter the garden through the main entrance.

This cache has been placed with the kind proviso that the hedge involved is not interfered with in any way.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Gnxr n frng va gur furygre, vg'f ba lbhe evtug, 2 srrg hc.

Decryption Key

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

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)