This is my first Multi placed in an area of Cardiff, I have lived here all of my life, but now moved away. The clues will take you on a 2 mile near cirular walk from corner to corner of Llandaff North which should take about 1 hour to complete. Llandaff North was incorporated into Cardiff in 1922 and the 2011 census found the population to be 8,344. Llandaff North is a quiet redidential area in northern Cardiff with various shops, cafes and pubs throughout.
The cache includes just a log book so please bring a pen. Stealth is required as dog walkers and other muggles may be around. Please hide exactly as found and keep children and pets safe at all times.
STAGE 1 Opened in the 1970s with a selection of free services, childrens classes and groups. This on the border between Llandaff North and Gabalfa. A = Number of steps from the pavement to the building entrance.
STAGE 2 Part of the Dyfed & Glamorgan ACF, the region amalgamated in April 2009. The main cap badge is that of the Royal Welsh. B = Welsh Field Hospital B03
STAGE 3 All Saints is one of four churches in the Rectorial Benefice of Whitchurch, however, located in Llandaff North. It was built in 1890 as a chapel of ease to Llandaff Cathedral. It was consecrated on 18 January 1891 and has served the community ever since. C = The date the prominent stone was placed, C July 1914
STAGE 4 Sadly this pub has now been sold and converted to apartments previously known as the Cow and Snuffers. Opened in 1812 and the name given by Sir Robert Lynche-Blosse, it come from the irish phrase 'An cu Ar Sndmh' meaning 'The Swimming Dog'. The apartments are now named after a former prime minister, Benjamin, in the 1830s while courting his soon-to-be wife from Tongwynlais. A bust of him below the main window marks his visit. D = the number of letters in the name of the apartments (D House)
STAGE 5 Now moving to the recreational aspect of Llandaff North and moving to Hayley Park. Many other caches are available to find throughout the park. However, this stage is game, set and match. E = 3 **with some recent refurbishment of the tennis courts, the clue has been removed.** [Original clue - penultimate number in the telephone number to make a booking.]
STAGE 6 Continue across Hayley Park where you might find some sports being played. This feeder club for the Cardiff Blues and responsible for starting the careers of the likes of Mike Rayer and Gareth Delve. F = The penultimate number of the clubhouse phone number (sorry another phone number)
STAGE 7 Now moving onto the retail section of Llandaff North, once the village post office, now residential properties with the original sign still in place. The post box remains to the side of the building. G = Post box number CF14 34G. (Another of our caches close by)
STAGE 8 This 5* establishment was made famous as a location on Gavin and Stacey, used as a shop in 'Essex'. H = the year the shop was established, 19H0
STAGE 9 The Llandaff North Medical Centre and Pharmacy next door, J = Pharmacy closing time on a Monday, J:00
STAGE 10 Walking through one of the main residential areas within Llandaff North, you arrive at a bus stop. K = The lamp post number of this bus stop, 2K
FINAL LOCATION The final coordinate is towards stage 1. Use your clues from all of the above locations to work out the following:N51 (B+K)(F).(G-A)(D-A)(H-F) W003 (K)(B+K).(J-E)(E-F)(D-C)
We hope you like the cache, and we have left a little yellow friend for FTF!!