History:
Muiravonside Country Park is an old country estate formerly owned by the Stirling family of Falkirk. The Park is free to access and open all-year round. There is a lot to do with nature trails, picnic sites and a play area available in the Park. There is also a small children’s farm and café on site. The visitors’ centre has now reopened following refurbishment.
Opening hours and access:
The park is open to public access 365 days a year. Vehicle access is restricted, via the main gate, to the hours of:
April-September: 8.00am - 8.00pm
October-March: 8.00am - 5.00pm
The gates are locked at night so please watch the time and don't get locked in!
Please do not park in front of the gates out of hours, as emergency access may be required.
Some of the paths can be very muddy so please ensure you wear appropriate footwear. Muiravonside is a Country Park and that means a lot of tree cover. Please bear this in mind as GPS accuracy can vary. Mobile phone signal varies greatly in the park so, if you cache with a smartphone, it is advisable to save the caches offline before you come to the park.
The Cache:
A 1.5 litre clip lock box. Lots of room for swaps and trackables.
This is a short, easy multi, taking you around the Poetry Trail and Art in the Park. Follow the trail from the starting point in the carpark, around to the courtyard beside the cafe, where you can have a seat to work out the final location.
Waypoint 1 (Published coordinates) - N55 57.738 W003 39.651
E = The number of letters in the last word on the paving stones
Waypoint 2 - N 55° 57.729 W 003° 39.509
C = The number to the left of Excalibur
Waypoint 3 - N 55° 57.693 W 003° 39.509
D = The number of words carved on the newt's left hand side.
Waypoint 4 - N 55° 57.645 W 003° 39.497
B = The number of letters in the name of the plant here
Waypoint 5 - N 55° 57.606 W 003° 39.516
A = The number of bats flying out of the dovecote
Waypoint 6 - N 55° 57.609 W 003° 39.565
F = The number of letters in the name of the bird depicted in the barn
Final Location - N 55° 57.ABC W 003° 39.DEF
Many thanks to the Muiravonside Rangers for their permission and cooperation in allowing us to place caches in the park.