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Hedgehog Cache (Epsom Common) Traditional Geocache

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Hidden : 2/19/2006
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
3 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

This cache is located on the borders of Epsom and Astead Common. Cache site is off main bridleway, following footpath. The area can be quite muddy and will be more overgrown during the summer months.

Cache is a tupperware type box of clear plastic with official cache sticker on the lid. Contains log book, FTF certificate and various goodies! Free car parking is available off Christchurch Road in the Stew Ponds car park. Note- This car park closes at dusk.
The common covers 435 acres and has a 4.8km hard surface, all weather track. Epsom Common was once the waste of the Manor of Epsom and was only used as common, rough grazing by the local people. The woodland areas of the common consist of mainly of Oak and Birch trees and there are a number of old Oak Pollards. There are four large ponds on the common. The most well known being the 'Stew Pond'. Stew Pond is a medieval name for an enclosure of carp for the manorial table.
The common is recognised as important for wildlife. Some of the wildlife you may see on your trek include birds such as Woodcock;Heron;Sparrowhawk;Parakeet and larger animals such as foxes, hedgehogs, muddy dogs (!) and Roe Deer.
Look out for details of our 'Bonus Parakeet Cache'! Details inside Hedgehog.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)