The coordinates given above are example starting coordinates, but you can commence your journey from any point around the lake and collect clues as you go.
For those interested, here is a link to a page with information about the Maiden Erlegh Nature Reserve:
https://www.earley-tc.gov.uk/maiden-erlegh-nature-reserve/
Finding this geocache will involve you having to stroll along the single dirt path around the lake, collecting clues as you go! On your journey, you will come across a few signs and infomation/interpretation boards (be sure to check them all!) located along the path, which will provide you with the info you need to answer the questions below, and work out the final cache coordinates.
Questions:
1: What is the estimated population of wildlife in the nature reserve?
A0 billion
2: In which year was the lake desilted to improve the condition of the water?
19BC
3: In which year was the park declared a Local Nature Reserve?
199D
4: How many birds can you count on the tableau on the small pier (marked as a waypoint)?
EF
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All the capital letters in place of parts of the answers to the questions above represent digits in the coordinates below for the cache location. Put the numbers in the corresponding places and you will be one step closer to finding the geocache!
N 51° EA.BFE W 00° AA.CA(D-E)
Cache info:
The cache is not actually located on the premises of the nature reserve, but it is very nearby. Remember to bring a pencil/pen to sign the logbook!
Happy Geocaching!