A series of caches around Muiravonside Country Park. The series is family friendly with all of the caches no more than a few feet from established paths. A variety of container types and sizes with big boxes for the kids and a sneaky one or two to keep the adults amused too.
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
Parking charges have now been introduced for all car parks. The charge is currently £2.00 per vehicle and is paid on leaving the park where a barrier system is in place.
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 too so, if you cache with a smartphone, it is advisable to save the caches offline before you come to the park.
The Cache:
This is our answer to a moving cache. The birdie is back again in a new home. It's a bit more difficult to get into this year but those old hands will know exactly what to do. Of course, the log must be signed to claim a find. There is room in the container for swaps and trackables. Access to GZ can be tricky, particularly when wet. As always, there is an easier way and a more adventurous way. Our advice would be approach the cache from the side, along a small track and NOT to make the approach from above. We have increased the terrain by half a point as it was very slippery when we helped Birdie to move home. Take care of children on and around the slope.
Are you new to geocaching or relatively inexperienced? Don't be afraid to ask cache owners (COs) for a further hint. You will find COs are generally very friendly and only too willing to help. Of course, experienced cachers can ask too - we all have off days.
Many thanks to the Muiravonside Rangers for their permission and cooperation in allowing us to place caches in the park.