Bonus numbers will be present in some of the caches in the series, collect these numbers as you will need to use them should you wish to find the series bonus '* - Bonus Cache - Surrey A-Z'
'L' is for Lightwater.
Lightwater Country Park is an extensive open area close to the M3, which is very popular with walkers, with or without dogs. It is predominantly Surrey heathland, but there is much variety provided by ponds, woodland, shrubs and lowland bog. Overall, it provides suitable habitat for a wide variety of wildlife, birds, mammals, plants and insects.
The variety of this habitat means that the area of heathland has been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest. You should therefore treat the Park with respect, keeping to paths in heathland areas; there is no need to stray from such paths when following the directions for this multi. There are also times of the year, clearly stated on signs, when dogs must be kept on leads and on paths in such heathland areas.
This multi cache takes you on a walk of approximately 1.5 miles around the Park, and is designed to allow you to see the various different habitats. It includes a climb to the highest point within the Park, High Curley, where there is an orientation table, and from where you can see such places as Ascot Racecourse (the grandstand is very visible on the horizon) and Bagshot Park, the home of Prince Edward and Sophie, the Earl and Countess of Wessex.
The cache is placed with the kind permission of the Rangers of Lightwater Country Park.
The indicated parking is the most convenient for the start of the cache trail, but there is more extensive car parking further into the park, by the Leisure Centre. There is a lockable barrier at the entrance which enables the Park to be closed to vehicles, but there are no published times for closure, and the Park generally remains open to permit access to the Leisure Centre.
There is a cafe at the published co-ordinates, which is open every day from 10.00 to 16.00.
Checksum of all digits of the final co-ordinates is 33.
This is a micro, and you will need to bring your own pen.
Waypoint 1 N 51° 21.042 W 000° 40.968
A and B - Guardwell Securities 01276 33A8B
Waypoint 2 N 51° 20.958 W 000° 41.075
C = how many ponds are shown on map?
D = 2
Via Point N 51° 20.755 W 000° 41.472
Recommended via point - it saves a steep climb!
Waypoint 3 N 51° 20.729 W 000° 41.638
E - when did the byelaws come into operation? 1E May 1976
F - Statutory Instrument 1976 No 4F9
Waypoint 4 N 51° 20.766 W 000° 41.504
G = number of letters in the first name carved into the "jumping off stone"
Waypoint 5 N 51° 20.793 W 000° 41.482
H = number of letters in Joan and Bernard's surname
I = number of place names starting with letter "B"
Waypoint 6 N 51° 20.863 W 000° 41.545
J - what colour band is on the post? If orange J=3; if purple J=4; if green J=5
Waypoint 7 N 51° 20.906 W 000° 41.399
K = 8th digit of telephone number e.g. 020 xxxx Kxxx
Waypoint 8 N 51° 21.113 W 000° 41.354
L= number of horizontal bars you have to walk over to access the bridge
The cache can be found at
N 51 D(G-F).(A-B)G(E-C) W 000 J(I-C).(E+G-F)(K-H-L)(H-D-L)