Adopted and replaced November 2014. This is the oldest cache in Milton Keynes so it seemed appropriate to keep it going.
This (camouflaged) container is about 250ml. It's placed at ground level so no climbing required. Take a chance to look at the Peace Pagoda, which, when it was built in 1980, was the first one ever in the Western Hemisphere. You can also try your hand at a labyrinth which is laid out in the grassland adjacent to the Pagoda. Plenty other things to do around Willen Lake. It takes just under an hour to walk all the way round it. There is a bird sanctuary and associated Hide, and various watersport activities and a cafe.
You may also admire a stone circle (A short walk away to the north) for its authentic antique look...don't be fooled, its a fake. (See Teasel's log) Those stones were put up by a bulldozer and crane!
Nearest place to park a car is in the car park at N52 03.419 W0 43.672 There all the trails and paths are well signposted by the Parks Trust. Take time to read the information boards as you pass them on the trails.
NOTE: There is now a charge for parking at the nearest car park to this cache. You can park free across the road in the small car park just outside the entrance to the Chrysalis and cross the road via the traffic island (with care) or along the redway and over the footbridge. GPS signal is flaky under the tree cover so the co-ords are as good as they can be but don't necessarily expect to be taken right to the cache. Please replace the cache exactly where you find it. Cache contains logbook only so bring a pen!.
Behind the Pagoda is a thicket of trees. It's a little way in from the edge of that! Take a couple of readings from the clear grass area and triangulate. Or just investigate the possible hosts! As of July 2023, you don't need to bush-whack to get to the cache, but you will have to negotiate some long grass and other undergrowth.