The coordinates will not lead you to a cache but they will bring you to the mysterious 'Robin Hood's Bower' where the hidden cache can be found close by. To obtain the cache coordinates, solve the Monkey Puzzle and they will be revealed. Parking is best along Five Ash Lane.
Robin Hood's Bower can be found deep in the heart of Southleigh Wood at the provided coordinates. It is an ancient earthwork enclosure, with clearly defined banks around the perimeter. It probably dates back to the Iron Age but its purpose is unknown.
It does have some more recent history ascribed to it. In May 878, King Alfred and his men are believed to have rested at this place prior to the Battle of Edington where he defeated the Viking army of Guthrum. It was then known as Iley Oak. In later years it became a meeting place for the non conformists of Crockerton.
Today, the Bower is marked out from the rest of the fir trees in Southleigh Wood by the fact that it is covered in mature Monkey Puzzle trees. These spiky leaved trees were planted by the Longleat Estate, circa 1965-1967, at the suggestion of the then Lord Weymouth, Alexander Thynn, later 7th Marquis of Bath.
Southleigh Wood has plenty of paths to make a decent walk out of a visit but can become very muddy and wet in places and wellingtons are essential depending on the time of year.
When placed the cache contained a 1 pound coin for first to find and a small Turtle token.
I've been told that there used to be a cache here a few years ago, I'm not surprised as it's a lovely location. Welcome back if it's a return visit.