Ahoy, mateys! Here lies a geocache, a secret stash plundered from the depths of the canal, just waitin’ for brave souls like yerselves to uncover its mysteries. Assemble yer crew and ready yer compasses, for ye'll be embarkin’ on a grand adventure! 2 marks the spot - Can ye outsmart the cunning tides and claim yer prize? Grab yer eyepatch, and let’s set sail into the unknown! Arrr!
*PLEASE NOTE - You will have to follow the clues to find the cache, the cache co-ordinates take you to the start of the journey and convenient parking spot - you will not need to dig for any treasure*
Follow the link for a fun pirate treasure map which children can use to find the cache - Treasure Maps
Step 1
Set yer course for the canal bridge, me hearties!
Step 2
When ye be faced with three paths, it’s the right one ye must choose, savvy?
Step 3
Keep yer feet movin’ 'til ye spot the wooden steps, with the yellow house to yer starboard!
Step 4
Press on 'til ye reach a fork in the road. It be the higher ground ye’ll be wantin’, matey!
Step 5
Rest ye bones with Andrew 'fore ye carry on!
Step 6
75 paces with the water to yer starboard side!
Step 7
X won't mark the spot, but with '2' marked on the mast, the booty be near!
Step 8
Reach aft and see what ye find. But beware, landlubbers be lurkin' all around!
"First to lay eyes on the loot will have their pick o' the treasure. Mayhaps ye can stash some o' yer own booty there too!"
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This cache contains some treasure. Feel free to take something you like and replace with something else for others to find.
This is a bespoke one of a kind cache, please replace carefully exactly where you found it so that others can enjoy the treasure hunt.
I have several other caches in the area - this cache can be done as a one off or as part of a longer route with all my others.