We are often told (correctly, if somewhat ideologically), that geocaches should take us to somewhere "interesting", and not simply be placed just for the sake of it. My way of helping to adhere to this ideal is to base a cache around details given on an Information Board, plaque or similar feature about the area in which it is situated, or the person / building / location it describes. By definition, it is hoped that this information will be "interesting", and will help the cacher discover things that would often not be revealed by a traditional cache.
Jobs Close Nature Reserve was designated in 2004 and includes a pond and Arboretum which originally stood in the grounds of Jobs Close House. It is a small but lovely remnant of Knowle's history. This nature reserve has a wealth of hidden treasures in flowers, trees and wildlife and an occasional sighting of a spotted orchid. Purnells Brook runs through the Reserve and history says this was a Saxon boundary brook. The coordinates take you to an information board at the entrance to the reserve.
The cache can be found at N52 23.ABA W001 44.CAD where
The bird in the centre of the board - number of letters in the first word Divide this by 2=A
Three different types of amphibian are found here, one is pictured - Number of letters in its name multiplied by 2 = B
The title GRASSLAND AND ............ Number of letters in the missing word=C
The bridge was installed in 20D7 hectares
I hope that you find this an interesting variation on the caching experience. For a full list of all FYI caches in the series, please go to (visit link)
Do you know of any interesting / informative Information Boards? (I'm sure you do!). If you'd like to contribute to the continued expansion of the FYI series, please contact the CO and Series Owner, Airtomoreira, either via the Geocaching website, or at fyigeocaching@outlook.com for a series number, and some general guidelines on placement and the cache description page.