Cassiobury Walkabout Multi-cache
The Bongtwashes: Gone missing, but lots more caches in in the area, so I've decided to archive this one.
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This is a 5-stage offset multi-cache which begins at Watford Tube Station, which will take you on an 3km (approx) walkabout of Cassiobury Park. You will need to use the information at each waypoint to figure out the coordinates of the next. You will be looking for a 1.3L small lock n' lock container with an assortment of tradeables and big enough for small-medium size TBs.
Ground Zero for the cache is under some medium tree cover, the final coords have been averaged over several readings but should be accurate within 5m. Hey, this cache is not intended to be a walk in the park!
If you come by car free parking is available just off Gade Avenue. There are also a number of cycle routes throughout the park and I thoroughly recommend cycling it.
Assuming you get all the coords correct in good time, this will take you between 1 hour and 10-30 mins walking or 40-50 mins cycling, however I suspect it may be a little longer, I therefore suggest you plan a few of hours to do this - if only to take in the beauty of the park and the surroundings. Why not bring a picnic and take time to explore POIs in the park, such as The Owl Tree, The Rustic Bridge and the River Gade?
The park is accessible 24/7 (though free parking is limited), as is all the information you will need. Theoretically this multi can be done in all seasons, but some of the paths can get a little muddy.
Coordinates
1) N51° 39.ABC W000° 24.DEF
A = Watford Grammar School for Boys + Christian Science Church
B = Watford Library + West Herts Sports Club
C = (A * Watford Leisure Centre Central) - The Peace Hospice
D = A
E = Watford Town Hall - Christian Science Church
F = B
2) N51° 39.GHI W000° 25.JKL
G = Marjorie died on 2G day of the month
H = Marjorie lived on H years after Dick died
I = Month Dick died - F
J = Year Dick was born - Year Marjorie was born
K = C - G
L = Day Marjorie was born - (Day Dick was born + Month Dick died)
3) N51° 39.MNO W000° 25.PQR
M = The Lime Walk was planted around '1M20'
N = You Are Here / (B + I)
O = Nature Reserve + Willow Banks
P = No. of Acres of Nature Reserve - (Whippendell Wood * Croquet)
Q = Owl Tree + E
R = No. of species of bat - P
4) N51° 39.STU W000° 25.VWX
S = Cost of a round trip for 6 people
T = Cost of fare - R
U = How many trains leave Watford from this location?
V = G - I
W = How many Railway's can you see?
X = S + U
Cache Location
N51° 39.YZ£ W000° 25.$@#
Y = Opening Time - (E + H)
Z = No Exit - Y
£ = Cost of fine for overstaying
$ = Closing Time + Opening Time - No Exit
@ = P - 1
# = $
FTF Prize is a Geocache Micro keyring and a tiny 'bottle of Champagne'. Please remember to trade up or trade even.
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
[Trail Hints]
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[Cache Hints]
Gurer vf n fznyy genvy orgjrra gb vil-pbirerq gerrf naq bire na byq ybt, whfg bs gur cngu gung jvyy trg lbh gb gur pnpur uvqvat cynpr.