The published coordinates are not for the final cache. Dulwich Park is open 7 days a week. Opening times vary but generally the gates open at 7.30am and close at dusk. There is plenty of parking within the park, or on the surrounding roads. To park within the park will require payment, you can park on Court Lane for free.
You do not need to leave the park to complete this multi. However, some of the clues will require a little research on the internet prior to or during your visit. Most of the stages are buggy/wheelchair friendly with a few being a short distance across grass.There are various stages to this multi; they can be done in any order but I have tried to publish them in some sort of logical route around the Park.
You are looking for a small container which contains a log book and a FTF badge for the FTF. Please bring a pen!
THE FINAL CACHE CAN BE FOUND AT:
N51 AB.CD(E-L) W000 FG.HJK
Stage One: N51 26.740 W000 04.896 Here you will find a brief history of the park before you get started. What year was Dulwich Park opened 189? = D
Stage Two: N51 26.648 W000 04.864 This is my favourite tree in the park for its immense size and proportions. What is its Latin name? The number of characters in the first part of its name = C. The number of characters in the second part = B
Stage Three: There are no coordinates for this one. In December 2011 a famous sculpture was stolen from the park by suspected metal thieves. It has never been found. What year did this famous sculptor die in a tragic accident? 19?5 = H
Stage Four: Again there are no coordinates for this one. You will need to keep your eyes open as you walk around the park. The number of table tennis tables MINUS the number of tennis courts in the park = F. Take care with this one.
Stage Five: N51 26.634 W000 04.412 Rosebery Lodge was named after Lord Rosebery who opened Dulwich Park. What year was Rosebery Lodge built? = E (Don't be fooled by the drainpipe!)
Stage Six: N51 26.710 W000 04.510 The American Gardens are particularly spectacular in May when the Rhododendrons are in full bloom. What year were the gardens first laid out? = L
Stage Seven: N51 26.733 W000 04.742 Look for the clock! What number is the big hand stuck on? = K. (The clock has been changed but the correct number is 8)
Stage Eight: N51 26.816 W000 04.652 There are many benches in the park, dedicated to people who have loved and cared for this oasis. This is my favourite bench; partly for its dog friendly feature and secondly for the beautiful inscription about friendship. What date was this bench donated to the park? The first digit in this date = A
Stage Nine: N51 26.887 W000 04.985 Dulwich Park provides a rich habitat for many woodland creatures. How many spots does the Burnet have? = J
Stage Ten: N51 26.825 W000 04.987 You should find yourself back near the car park. Here you will find the Francis Peek building. Francis Peek was a noted philanthropist and tea importer who lived and died near here. What year was he born? 183? = G (08/02/24 - please take 1 off this digit)
You should now have all the information to go in search of the final cache. It is no more than a few minutes’ walk from Stage 10.
N51 AB.CD(E-L) W000 FG.HJK
Checksum = 48
You can check your answers for this puzzle on GeoChecker.com.
8th Feb 2024 - There are some various years on the web for Francis Peek. Before the blue plaque went up it was a particular year, the blue plaque now has an additional year.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OTTOOLIE FOR THE FTF! The original hiding place has been filled in with cement (with original cache still inside) See hint for new location which is only a few feet to the left. PLEASE REPLACE CAREFULLY TO AVOID BEING VISIBLE