Just Test-ing Multi-Cache
Lolly gang: Have had to archive this one as the end location is just about to have houses built on it - very sad. [V] [:(]
Thanks to everyone who visited this cache which was our first - and for leaving all your messages both in the log book and on line - we have really enjoyed reading them all.
We will try to think of another cache route around Whitchurch for a new cache in due course.
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This is a pleasant walk around Whitchurch in Hampshire, passing various parts of the River Test en route.
Be sure to bring some bread with you – it’s great fun feeding the trout on the various bridges – the ducks if they’re quick may get a look in – but the trout are very fast!!
The first five stages are on the level either on pavement or tarmac footpaths. There is one section which is a dirt/grit footpath (which can be slightly narrow in places) and can be muddy in wet weather and the final cache location is in a meadow area which again is reasonably level.
The cache container is an ammo box containing all the usual swaps and a log book. Please take the time to re hide the cache properly afterwards – thanks.
There is lots of free parking in Whitchurch – the largest free car park is in Bell St
N 51. 13.789 W 001.20.456 which is ideally placed to start/finish this walk.
You won’t need to back track on any paths but continue along the footpaths in a circular route which in total is just over 2 miles using the above car park as your start/finish.
There is a park on route with swings and slides etc to keep the children happy and several pubs also on the way to keep the grown ups happy!!. You will also pass The Whitchurch Silk Mill which is open to the public and opening/admission times if you are interested can be found on (visit link)
Part 1
See alternative for part 1 below
N 51.13.814 W 0001.20 .340
Probably Whitchurch’s most famous resident was born here. Substitute the year of birth to the format ABCD
PLEASE NOTE THIS PLAQUE IS UNFORTUNATELY TEMPORARILY COVERED AT THE MOMENT AS PART OF BUILDING WORK AS AN ALTERNATIVE THERE IS A TELEPHONE NUMBER PAINTED BY THE DOOR OF A NEARBY SHOP IN THE FORMAT
0V256 WX5615
replace the missong number and work out the sums below
Let A = V
Let B = W
Let C = X
Let D= W+V
Part 2
N 51.13.(B-A)CD W 001.19.DB(B/2)
Up against this building is a metal wheel , how many spokes does it have ?– substitute the number of spokes to make E
Part 3
N 51.13.(E-2)DD W 001.20.(E-5)(2A)(3A)
What date was this recently refurbished Date = DD/MM/YYYY substitute as FG/HI/JKLM
Unfortunately due to a past incident of vandalism you may happen to find the gate locked (generally evenings) you can alternatively answer the following questions from this vicinity to calculate your next co ordinates
Q1.How many windows on the top storey on the front wall of the main mill building? Answer =M
Q2.How many white posts are there on the main road bridge near this location
Answer = I
Q3. How many disabled car park signs in the gravel car park
Answer = J
Part 4
N 51.13.(M-J)(I+M)A W 0001.20.ID(M-J)
How many crowns in total are on the signs on this bridge?
This number = N
Part 5
N 51.13.(E-N)NI W 001.20.(I+J)(C-D)I.
This item was placed to commemorate Jack Kelland. Substitute his year of birth to make PQRS
The final cache location can be located at
N 51.P(N+P).(S-N)(B-N)(Q-P) W.001.NR.(B-P)R(S-N)
Additional Hints
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Cneg 2 – ntnvafg sebag jnyy bs zvyy
Cneg 3 – cyndhr ba sbbgoevqtr
Cneg 4 – Pbhagl Pbhapvy fvtaf ba sbbgoevqtr
Cneg 5 – orapu
Svany – zhygv gehaxrq gerr