"The Redways form an extensive network of shared-use
paths passing through all the beautiful parks, each and every
estate, and into the city centre itself. They are for use by
pedestrians and cyclists of all ages and levels of experience,
including people with prams, pushchairs and those in
wheelchairs."
As such, the Redways provide an ideal Geocaching
highway!
The Parking for the cache is in Loughton (N 52° 01.773 W 000°
46.463) and the cache trail begins there. Of course, you could
always park at the Knowhill Cricket Ground parking (N 52° 01.589 W
000° 46.304) as it is central to several other caches. If you do
park there, just follow your GPS and the Redway – you
won’t need to cross any roads.
Parents, the area is near a
small Stream and a Weir. Please make sure to keep a watchful eye on
any young children!
The four interlocking ‘Teardrop’ lakes in Knowhill
form part of Milton Keyne’s water balancing system. Despite
being close to the A5 and the train line through MK, the area
provides an enjoyable lunch-time walk and is a haven for several
species of birds including a pair of Swans that have been nesting
here for quite some time.
Starting in the parking area, heads NW from the parking lot to a
small bridge (N 52° 01.780 W 000° 46.452). How many slats does the
bridge have? (The ones you walk on.)
Clue 1: AB
From here, head to the open grassy area (N 52° 01.765 W 000°
46.450). How many benches can you see?
Clue 2: C
Next, head to the Weir (N 52° 01.749 W 000° 46.400) along the
path. How may concrete bollards can you see?
Clue 3: D
Next, how many life preserver type devices can you see?
Clue 4: E
You now have all the required clues. To calculate the location
of the cache, use the above numbers in the following formula:
Final Location:
N52° 01.(D+C)(A)(AB/D-E) W00° 46.(A-E)(B)(AB/D-C)
You are searching for a 450ml (medium) clip-lock box.
Please be aware that, while the cache is not in the
open, the area is used by muggles taking shortcuts from the road.
Please take appropriate precautions when hunting for the
cache!
And there you go! Good Luck and Happy Hunting!
Par Rathorne
FTF Honours: MK Rambling Rose,
Mafiu, Sensei TSKC, RunningDuck - 20th July
2007