For the most part the Thames Path is a fairly peaceful route,
even in these more built up lower reaches. Unfortunately, at this
point the M25 obtrudes.
The listed co-ordinates are not those of the cache but of the
information board at Bell Weir lock.
The Thames Path follows the river for ABC miles.
The fourth Staines Bridge was opened in 180D.
The present Staines Bridge was opened in 1EFG.
Now walk towards the top lock gate. On the gate is a sign
showing the river speed limit of H kilometres/hour.
Now walk to the other end of the lock. Just below the bottom
gate is a depth gauge. What is the top number? This is J.
Continue walking towards the M25. Under the southbound
carriageway bridge, how many PAIRS of supporting pillars do you
walk between? This is K.
The cache is hidden at N51 G(B-2).ADH W000 F(K-3).EJC.
To help you plan your route, this multi-cache starts at Bell
Weir lock and takes you eastward, past the Runnymede Hotel and
under the huge M25 bridges. The cache itself is located near the
river and before you reach the next cache in the "Thames Path"
series.
Handicache rating H52122. There are some footbridges to cross.
From the east there is a substantial depression in the towpath.
Summary: To avoid
backtracking, find this cache when walking downstream.
| Nice walk? |
Yes, along the river. |
| Great views? |
Generally pleasant river views. |
| Interesting location? |
River locks interest many people, especially children. |
| One of a series? |
No. |
| Cache trail? |
Yes, linear trail along Thames Path. |
| Unusual hide? |
No. |
| Cache and Dash? |
No. |
| Size? |
Small. And it's a multi because hiding a cache at this busy
lock would be difficult. |