The Cache
Whilst exercising our ancient right to graze livestock on the Common, Billy the Bison got lost. Can you find him? You are looking for a bison tube. Or are you…?
This cache is situated a short detour from the London LOOP section that extends between High Barnet and Cockfosters underground stations. If not following the London LOOP, there are many other footpaths around the Common to explore (and several other caches to find!) The footpaths in the area can get extremely muddy after rain; appropriate footwear recommended.
Please only log a find online if you have signed the log. If you cannot find the cache, please either log a DNF or message us to let us know there is a problem. Please do not replace the container if you believe it to be missing.
Monken Hadley Common
Monken Hadley Common, known locally as Hadley Common or Hadley Woods, once formed part of the Royal Forest of Enfield Chase. It was created by an Act of Parliament, when most of the medieval hunting forest of Enfield Chase was enclosed. An area at the western end was given to the villagers of Monken Hadley to compensate them for the loss of their right to graze horses and cattle on the Chase, by providing the village with grazing of its own. Currently there are five entrances to the area by road, all marked by distinctive white gates.
Parking and Access
There are several ways to access the area for this cache. If attempting several caches in the area, we would recommend using the ample parking space at the bottom of Bakers Hill (N 51° 39.490 W 000° 10.670). Otherwise, this cache is accessible by walking from Cockfosters underground station, or New Barnet station.