The Kildean loop is near the tidal reach of the Forth Estuary and is a haven for wildlife. This is my default walk at lunchtime, when I get the time at work to take a break, and I think it's a lovely spot. The posted coordinates for this cache are for stage 1. I have also included coordinates for the start of the trailhead and although there is a car park at the college, it gets very busy and is technically just for students and visitors to the college, so I've also included a parking waypoint nearby where you can get some refreshments after your walk! The circular walk, including completing this multi, should take no more than an hour.
Stage 1 (published coordinates) - N 56° 08.123 W 003° 57.515
A = The second number on the back of the orange lifebuoy.
Stage 2 - N 56° 08.347 W 003° 57.093
The area on the opposite side of the river from here is known as "The Piers" and is a popular fishing area.
B = The number of letters in the word on the side of the bench + 1.
Stage 3 - N 56° 08.448 W 003° 57.285
The Forth at this point is joined by the Allan Water and is relatively shallow and brackish, i.e. a mix of sea and fresh water from the rivers. To your left and upstream of the two islands is the area known as the Cruive Dykes or Craigforth Cruive which is just below the Forth's tidal limit. There is more information on the Cruive Dykes on the information board, along with some other interesting bits and pieces.
C = The length (in feet) of the Arctic whale that was shot near Cruive Dykes.
D = Old Stirling Bridge is 332D metres away from where you are now.
E = E0 net and coble stations were found between Craigforth and Alloa in 1932.
F = The number of letters in the first word on the nearby brown sign.
The cache
Can be found at N 56° 08.ABC W 003° 57.DEF a short distance away.
Once you have found the cache, just continue on the path to return to the parking coordinates (passing GC2MWMV Checkpoint Charlie Travelbug Hotel on the way). I hope you've enjoyed your walk!