In order to locate the final cache, you must solve the following clues, each of the letters can be replaced by a number.
Clue 1. The speed limit in Windsor Great Park is AB MPH
Clue 2. The number attached to the tree - 001C4 WO1 - N51* 26.438 W000* 35.763 (see additional hints for a clue)
Clue 3. The date of the marriage of the Prince & Princess of Wales 'March 10th 186D' - N51* 26.520 W000* 36.056
Clue 4. Date on the plaque 'Queen Victoria 18E6' - N51* 26.638 W000* 36.176
Clue 5. Date on the plaque 'Planted about 168F' - N51* 26.750 W000* 36.592
Final Cache Location N51*26.ECF W000*36.ABD
The cache itself is a 1.5 litre food container and contains an assortment of goodies (stickers, bubbles, yo-yo’s, pencils etc).
This walk takes you past some major points of interest in the park:
Look out for the strawberry pink gatehouses to the private grounds of Royal Lodge and the Royal Chapel. Royal Lodge was the home of the late Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother. Her Majesty and the late King came to live here in 1932, when they were still the Duke and Duchess of York.
You cannot fail to notice the spectacular Copper Horse upon Snow Hill. The foundation stone of this statue was laid in 1829 by George lV. He erected the equestrian statue in memory of his father, George lll, who took a keen interest in the Great Park and Windsor Castle. George IV wanted the statue of his father to resemble that of Peter the Great in St Petersburg, hence the massive base.
From the Copper Horse you have a fantastic view down the Long Walk. This is the famous two and half mile roadway, which leads to the heart of Windsor Castle. Look down the avenue to see the Castle and the double row of trees on either side of the Long Walk. These trees are London Planes and Horse Chestnuts, which were planted in 1945.
Many of the clues are located in the Deer Park (dogs must be on leads). The chances are you will see a few deer wandering around through the day, but come at dusk and you’ll see hundreds! Deer were kept in the Great Park for many centuries but were taken away in 1940, during the Second World War when additional areas of land were ploughed for food production. In 1979, at the suggestion of The Duke of Edinburgh, The Chief Ranger, 1000 acres of the park were enclosed and the deer reintroduced.
Whilst in the area, why not do my other cache 'At The Dairy' as it's very close by!
Note for Dad: There is a very nice pub close to the start/finish. Ideal for team pep talks before finding the cache, or debrief and celebration after!!! Cheers!
