FHB #8: Jager’s Walk – Middle
The given coordinates are for Step 1of this mystery-multi combo cache of two parts . . .
Part 1: Complete the jigsaw puzzle by clicking the image above. This will reveal the formula for the final coordinates and a hint on the cache location.
Part 2: Complete the 6 steps of the multi below to find the values to enter into this formula and calculate the final coordinates.
The cache, a very small, camo-taped tube, and the 8th in the FHB series, is hidden in recognition of ByteCache’s cache GC43E4M Catwalk Memories which was hidden on 30/12/12 and archived on 7/10/20 after some 68 finds, garnering 5 FPs in the process.
It is located close to Skellies Pool in the middle section of this long-established and popular coastal walkway with its easy access and spectacular sea and mountain views.
Note: this is a high muggle zone, so please try your best be as discreet as possible when retreiving and replacing the cache - thanks!
To Access The Cache:
- If doing as a one-off: park at or near the off-road parking area @ S 34 8.545 E 18 26.026 and head for the beach access steps and tunnel under the railway about 50m to the south-east.
- If doing the whole walk (all 3 multis): park either a) at the Fish Hoek end of the walk (as above) or b) at the Sunny Cove end @ S 34 8.643 E 18 26.197 and cross over the rail bridge.
Step 1: head along the walkway to S 34 08.588 E 18 26.120 where you will see A stone steps leading up to an upper viewpoint section with several benches.
Step 2: climb the steps to the large stone bench @ S 34 08.590 E 18 26.123 on the plaque of which are three names. The one born first entered the world in 191B
Step 3: whilst standing in front of the bench, look up at the Jager’s Walk sign behind the bench. Of the 8 red squares C show a (prohibited) means of transport.
Step 4: descend the steps back down to the walkway and across to S 34 08.586 E 18 26.123 more steps leading down to the rocky shore. The metal hand rail has D vertical supports bolted to the ground.
Step 5: return to the walkway and head a short distance south-east to S 34 08.594 E 18 26.134 the location of a large concrete bench. On the plaque in the red section of this a word with E letters is used to describe Fish Hoek.
Step 6: just to the left of this bench (with your back to the sea) @ S 34 08.596 E 18 26.137 you will see a stone post – the function of which is unknown – was it once a water fountain? On the top of this is a plaque to the memory of Mr Hacking who has an unusual 4-letter Nordic-German first name. The additional letter of the 5-letter similar sounding English name has an alphanumeric value (A=1, B=2, C=3 etc) of F
Insert the calculated values for the six steps into the formula obtained by completing the jigsaw to find the cache coordinates which you can check by clicking the GeoCheck link here . . .
Jager's Walk, aka ‘The Catwalk’ by locals, follows the rocky coast line from the south end of Fish Hoek beach to Sunny Cove.
There are numerous benches along the walk, some of which are brightly coloured and many of which bear plaques to the memory of loved ones.
This easy 20-minute stroll is a great way to appreciate the granite boulders, golden sands and rock pools of the False Bay coast.
The brainchild of former chief civil engineer of the railways, R C Wallace, the elevated promenade was named after Herman Scott Jager, a previous mayor of the town, when it was completed in the 1930s.
To experience the whole walk, park at the southern end of Fish Hoek beach and head along the broad concrete coastal path that leads past the corner restaurant. The wheelchair-friendly path hugs the coast as it curves around the edge of the beautiful bay.
Note that the walkway has no protective railings, so do watch where you step – especially if admiring the stunning view or engaged in deep conversation whilst still mobile!
The railway line is just above the path and trains normally go past at regular intervals. Halfway along the path, steps lead down to a large natural swimming pool surrounded by big boulders – a great spot for kids to play.
Just before Sunny Cove, the walk climbs a couple of steps and the trail becomes a dirt path (the end of the road for wheelchairs), which continues on past the bridge over the railway to more benches on the headland.
This is a popular whale-watching spot, particularly between July and December when southern right whales are regular visitors, but it’s always worth sitting there for a while taking in the views across False Bay to the Hottentot-Holland mountains and Cape Hangklip at any time of the year.
Return the same way and, if you feel like extending your walk (and finding more caches!), continue across the sands of the large bay beach to its northern end next to the railway. This is a particularly attractive walk at dawn and sunset.