Animus Liber (at Coate Water) Traditional Geocache
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Animus Liber (at Coate Water)
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This cache is placed at Coate Water country park, a local park with designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) areas, that features the Richard Jefferies museum, a local nature reserve, bird hides, lakes and a tree collection. The cache is suitable for cachers of all ages, those with dogs and those with young children though I'd advise long trousers as it is quite off the track
Coate Water is a man made reservior which originally acted as a feeder reservoir for the Wilts and Berks canal that flowed through Swindon throughout the nineteenth century. When GW railway arrived in the 1840's the canal gradually fell into disuse and was closed. With the reservior no longer needed the canal company sold it to Swindon Corporation who made it a place of leisure for the people of Swindon. In recent times the park was voted 'Swindon's favourite place' in a poll conducted by the Town's Civic Trust in 2003. This park is very close to the M4 (Junction 15 is about 5 minutes away), making it an ideal travelling stop and suitable location for travel bugs. There is a public car park N51°32.577', W01°44.805' only 750m from the cache. The car park is also situated near a nearby café, toilets, picnic areas and an interpretation centre. The park also features angling, barbecue hire, bird hides, cycle hire, an education service, minature railway, orienteering, a paddling pool, miniature golf and the Richard Jefferies Musuem - all of the above can be accessed through the Rangers centre. The cache itself is in Syd's Copse, one of a few very enjoyable trails around the main lake. However, at this time of year it can be quite muddy underfoot so do wear appropriate clothing. PLease also only enter the cache via the bridge or the gates do not climb over any fences as the cache is close to an SSSI area and as such using non approved routes may damage wildlife. The cache itself is in an ammo can, please be sure to sign the notebook inside when you find it (two pens and a plastic bag are provided with the notebook) and has some swag items inside for trade in a plastic bag to keep them dry, as well as a First To Find prize. The front of the can and the notebook also has my email address so any problems can be communicated to me as they arise. The Park Rangers are aware of this cache and have given permission to place it, so they may be keeping an eye out for cachers as they are available 364 days a year! 
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