THE GEOCACHE is a family friendly, six inch (15cm) cube lock&lock container, in a camo bag, covered with additional natural camo, hidden in a fallen tree, behind a leaning tree, towards the top of a sloping slope, just off the east side of a main pathway. There are swaps, a paper log and pencils, and plenty of room for Travel Bugs. Wellies are recommended in wet weather. Beware of muggles on the path below. The geocache is deployed with the kind permission of the Land Management Ecologist, Southampton City Council.
THE VENUE for the MFP series is Mayfield Park, which is very family friendly. The paths are a mixture of tarmac, hard gravel, and cut grass. There are two levels, joined by a deep gully, which can be easily crossed by gentle slopes, or steep slopes, or steps, so take your pick. There are scattered seats within the venue, with interesting views. Also you can hear the crowds at Southampton football ground if there is a game on, or the boats on Southampton Water. There are likely to be muggles with dogs. The southern level is an open area of cut grass, with a fenced off childrens playground, a number of football pitches with goal posts, a tarmac basketball area with a small covered pavilion, and a fenced off memorial to Whig politician Charles James Fox, in the form of a large obelisk which was erected in 1810. Some great sun sets here. The northern level is divided into lots of small sections. A plant nursery with cafe. A lawn bowls club, outside of which are toilets, and the disabled toilet has a RADAR lock, if you have a key. Lots of flower beds. Some small open areas of cut grass, and a small maze like area. There are some great views from up here. To the western side there is a wooded area on a steep slope, with a path running along the bottom, and there is a top path which drops down to the lower level at both ends. There is a seat at the top of the wooded slope with a good view.