On a public bridleway which links Byfleet to Wisley common by
crossing the River Wey over the footbridge.
Byfleet manor is hiding behind the trees and a better view could
be had by following the footpath from the bridge westwards.
Byfleet Manor was originally a royal hunting lodge which was
given by Edward II to Piers Gaveston, his reputed lover. It was
rebuilt in 1619 by Anne of Denmark, wife of King James I at the
house's last royal owner, but she died before it was finished. The
massive front walls and gate piers date from that time. It was then
rebuilt again in 1685 because it was reported to be in ruinous
condition! This resulted in a much smaller building. It was
restored in 1905 when it was again enlarged by adding asymmetrical
wings.
It is now flats and private land, but has a footpath running
across its front lawn.
The cache is attatched with a magnet and you should not have to
leave the path to retrieve it. Please be careful in the area of the
bridge abutments due to steep drops into the river that can be
hidden by foliage.