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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. The aim of this series is to try and adhere to this ideal by basing caches around details given on an Interpretation Board about the area in which it is situated. By definition, it is hoped that this information will be "interesting", and will help the cacher discover things about the area that would often not be revealed by a traditional cache.
Hello everyone, hope you're safe and well. Nice to be back caching again. During lockdown I've been fortunate to find work after being unemployed for 5 months. I had finished my shift in Rugeley and was making my way back home. I decided to go a different route up through Upper Longdon along Breretonhill lane other than going up the usual way of coalpit lane. As i passed the only pub in the village CHETWYND ARMS i found a interpretation board on the left about Upper Longdon. I have never seen this interpretation board before even when i have cycled through the village.
At the published co-ordinates, you will find the formentioned information board you can just about park here too
Please find the answers to the following questions:
1/. The Parish of Longdon has a population of 1A00
2/. How long is walk 9 in KM = B
3/. Reginald Holinshead was born in 19C4
4/. On the main map, What is the spot hieght along the road as you leave Upper Longdon heading towards cannock chase = 17D
5/. Turn around with the interpretation board behind you back. Look straight ahead then look to your left. What number can you see on a wooden gate next to a letter box = EF
Checksum A+B+C+D+E+F = 26
The cache, small clip lock container
Your prize is waiting for you at
N52 43.((D+F)(A-C-D)(A+B))
W001 54.((F-E+D)(A*C)(F))
Please no spoiler photos of the cache hide in your log, other photos are acceptable.
Please note the paths could be muddy after heavy rain, suitable footwear is advisable. It is an fairly easy flat walk. Depend which way you approach you may have to climb stiles
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 https://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?code=BM4RZ8H
For more details of the FYI series as a whole, you can visit the dedicated website at fyigeocaching.co.uk where you will also find details of how to place your own FYI cache (I'm sure you know of some interesting Interpretation Boards in your area!)