The above waypoint relates to the starting point for the walk
around Fleet Pond. It begins in the main car park, which is a right
turn after coming into the reserve from the A3013.
To find the cache itself, the following clues have to be solved.
The clues are easily spotted, and there is no need to leave the
main paths to complete this walk.
The terrain is fairly easy going, but is a bit too uneven for
pushchairs.
The location of the cache can be found by substituting the
letters in this code for the numbers revealed by the answers to the
clues: N AB°CD.EFG', W HJK°LM.NPQ'
The area is quite popular with dog walkers, but the location of
the cache is out of the way and should be pretty quiet.
1. N 51°17.440', W 000°49.118'
When did Chris Packham declare the reserve twinned?
(dd/mm/yy)
Answer: CD/BJ/HP
At the moment, this sign is missing. Until it is replaced,
the answer to this clue is 17/10/03
2. N 51°17.378', W 000°49.192'
Who constructed the islands in Fleet Pond in the 1890's?
a) The Royal Fusiliers? - 41
b) The Royal Engineers? - 45
c) The Royal Navy? - 54
Answer: NQ
3. N 51°17.290, W 000°49.043'
How many uses does this sign list for coppiced hazel?
Answer: A
When was Sandy Hill first listed as a coppice? (Last two
numbers only).
Answer: EL
4. N 51°17.207', W 000°49.102'
In which month can the ringlet butterfly be seen?
(mm)
Answer: KG
From this location you can take a short detour down the board
walk to a small beach by the lake, which is worth a look. When
you're ready, head back to the waypoint to continue.
5. N 51°16.981', W 000°48.965'
How many letters are there in the surname of the person who
signed the military byelaws?
Answer: M
What is the last digit of the year in which the byelaws were
passed?
Answer: F
When you have solved all clues you can proceed to the cache
point. From the last waypoint, the easiest route is to stick to the
main path that runs alongside the stream. There is no need to cross
back over.
The cache is an ammo box which contains:
Logbook Disposable camera - please take a photo but leave the
camera! Red beaded purse Denim mobile phone case Packet of coloured
chalk Lots of little odds and ends.
Having found the cache, a quick route back to the car park is to
head towards N 51°17.531', W 000°48.622' and then back to the first
waypoint from there.
Good luck!