# CacheMemo

Code: GC2C93Z
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=e453c8da-f14e-4a1b-ab3e-95456e3f48d6
Hints: Music Hall star, George Fornby, would have liked this one.
LongDescription:
Another of the GATES series returns.  This is King George Street Gate and you’re seeking a magnetic nano. 

Please be very careful of Muggles!

Please bring a pen to sign the log and just initial it if you can to save space.  

The original cache at this gate was previously found by 414 people.

Photos of finders with the log or at the gate are greatly encouraged,  Please post some pix!

ShortDescription:
This series takes you around the outside of beautiful Greenwich Park to each of the park's 11 historic gates. Most cashes are magnetic nanos like this one. 

All the caches are outside the park boundary and all are accessible 24 hours a day even if the park is shut. 

The numbering in the series takes you around the park in a widdershins direction ending up back at the north side nearest the Thames.


Code: GC4XGPP
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=9e7ad9aa-05ec-4216-b05c-5876b5030b0b
Hints: wander the swayne path, opposite Ebenezer Spencer at the base of a tree.
LongDescription:
<p>Abney Park in Stoke Newington, one of the ‘magnificent seven’ garden cemeteries of London, is a woodland memorial park and Local Nature Reserve, managed by the Abney Park Trust. It is a historic parkland originally laid out in the early 18th century by Lady Mary Abney and Dr. Isaac Watts, and the neighbouring Hartopp family.</p>
<p>In 1840 it became a non-denominational garden cemetery, a semi-public park arboretum, and an educational institute, which was widely celebrated as an example of its time.</p>
<p>There are over 200,000 people laid to rest in Abney Park Cemetery, from world-famous names such as William Booth to relatively unsung heroes, such as Betsi Cadwaladr who, aged over 60, worked as a nurse alongside Florence Nightingale in the Crimea War.</p>
<p>Abney Park was included on the Heritage at Risk Register in 2009, as one of Britain's historic parks and gardens at risk from neglect and decay. Although the level of malicious damage is kept low by the conspicuous presence of staff and volunteers of the Abney Park Trust when maintaining the park; by frequent arts and environmental events promoted by the Trust; and by community safety initiatives involving the police and their community support officers; nevertheless, over time it has taken its toll, leading to the current 'at risk' designation. The roof slates and roof flashings of the Abney Park Chapel have been damaged by unauthorised climbing and theft at times when the park was left unsupervised and unlocked overnight, and this has resulted in water seepage into the chapel walls which is now causing serious problems to the whole building. Similarly, from time to time, some sections of boundary wall become too weak due to people climbing over them, and decay has set in. However these matters could be put right and the park is a popular place to visit, with a range of educational, training and cultural events and an annual summer open day. It is a designated Local Nature Reserve and Conservation Area. Apart from the South Lodge extension on the forecourt, Abney Park's freehold is owned by the London Borough of Hackney. The park is situated near Stoke Newington High Street, London N16, and it is leased to the Abney Park Trust. It occupies 12.53 hectares (31.0 acres), which includes a nature reserve, a classroom, a visitor's centre and a central chapel which is disused. The park is normally opened by the Trust for free public access on weekdays and weekends from about 9.30 am to 5 pm.</p>
<p>The Chapel’s first foundation stone was laid by the Lord Mayor of London Sir Chapman Marshall on the 20th of May 1840, the day of the opening ceremony of Abney Park Cemetery.</p>
<p>The architect of the chapel was William Hosking FSA (1800 - 1861), a professor in architecture &amp; civil engineering, and the first professor of architecture at Kings College. Hosking worked in conjunction with builder John Jay of London (interred in Abney Park on Dr Watts' Walk), and George Loddiges of Hackney, the renowned horticulturalist.</p>
<p>Central to the design of Abney Park, the chapel is the oldest surviving non-denominational chapel in Europe, and is the only surviving public building designed by Hosking, then considered a controversial architect. Hosking carefully planned the chapel to reflect a lack of bias towards any one Christian sect and the cruciform plan adopted the equal arms of the Greek cross, giving perceptual strength to the concept of equality before God.</p>
<p>The chapel is Gothic, with a single interdenominational cell and one covered horse and carriage entrance. It was not consecrated and functioned purely as a funerary chapel - not a place of worship. Hosking used London Yellow Stock brick for the exterior brickwork, as well as wrought Bath Stone facings. Romanesque and Neoclassical features modified his interpretation of the Gothic architectural styles so closely associated with forms of Christian worship. No tracery was used on the three-pointed gothic windows, representing careful consideration of design simplicity.</p>
<p>Vandalism and fire damage have resulted in the Grade II listed chapel being closed for many years and categorised as a building 'at risk' Category A by English Heritage.</p>
<p>The chapel was hoarded off in October 2012 by Hackney Council as a safety measure.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>The cache is a .75L square lock and lock type tupperware in a camo bag. It is at ground level with easy access. There is a log but no pen and lots of child friendly treasure. The lid is a bit obvious, so make sure you cover it well with bark and leaves and other natural camo before leaving it. Please remember to pick up any rubbish you find and leave no trace you have been here....Happy Hunting!</p>

ShortDescription:
<p>Abney Park Cemetery is a delightful escape from the hustle and bustle of the surrounding areas. A nature reserve filled to bursting with beautiful plants and trees and fascinating gravestones, with a rich history. This cemetery has some really beautiful corners and provides an ideal place to find a moments peace and get lost in your thoughts...or the nature.</p>
<p>This Cache is named after the opening of the book, The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson.</p>

TravelBugs:
<BR>500 Finds Geo-Achievement Geocoin (id = 2628118, ref = TB390HY)
<BR>Alvars spöke / Alvar´s ghost (id = 567195, ref = TB11V0H)
<BR>Gandi le chat (id = 4115959, ref = TB4WYRT)


Code: GC5GH0Y
ShortDescription: <p>A tricky little home made cache container.</p>
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=0c67a352-94a0-438c-b82f-ddeaca49141c
Hints: 40mm Unistrut.
LongDescription:
<p> </p>

<p>This is a nice little spot we use to take a little rest with the Children when we're cycling using the Cycling SuperHighway #3.</p>

<p> </p>


Code: GC61NWM
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=9e8bba0c-3fec-472e-9039-878fe1c70837
LongDescription:
<div align="center">
<p><span style="color:rgb(0, 2, 120);"><font face="tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><strong><font size="5">St Michaels &amp; All Angels, Stokie</font></strong></font></span></p>
<p><img src="http://img.geocaching.com/cache/large/c453b4e4-5610-483a-ba17-07682a9bfc40.jpg" align="left" height="490" hspace="5" width="364" /></p>
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<p><span style="color:rgb(0, 2, 120);"><font face="tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif">The cache, a small black-taped tablet tube, is hidden at head height in one of the lime trees. Please take care to avoid observation by muggles and utilise your preferred anti-muggle measures accordingly as you search for, retrieve and replace the cache. The cache was hidden with the kind permission of the Vicar, Reverend James B Lawson.<br /></font></span></p>
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<p><span style="color:rgb(0, 2, 120);"><font face="tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif">The Anglican district church of Saint Michael and All Angels Church and Vicarage was built by a prolific church builder J.E.K Cutts (1847-1938) from 1883-5 and is located at the south-eastern corner of Fountayne Road at its junction with Northwold Road.</font></span></p>
<p><span style="color:rgb(0, 2, 120);"><font face="tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif">With his brother, John Priston Cutts, John Edward Knight Cutts designed and supervised the construction of 46 churches in England between 1873 and 1912.</font></span></p>
<p><span style="color:rgb(0, 2, 120);"><font face="tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif">This chapelry was created from parts of Stamford Hill and West Hackney and was considered as part of Stoke Newington's civil parish boundaries.<img src="http://img.geocaching.com/cache/large/f6391467-e169-4316-bd89-2b958433966b.jpg" align="right" height="335" hspace="5" vspace="5" width="218" /></font></span></p>
<p><span style="color:rgb(0, 2, 120);"><font face="tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif">It is constructed of redbrick in an early-English style. The west end 'makes a most dramatic statement' from Northwold Road with tall lancet windows above a square porch with Portland stone dressings. Another account sees it rather differently . . . 'economic necessity was probably to blame for the dull west front of the church'!</font></span></p>
<p><span style="color:rgb(0, 2, 120);"><font face="tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif">The church has simple stepped buttresses on the side aisles and three-light clerestory windows. The blue Welsh slate roof of the chancel and the side aisles contrasts well with the red brick of the body of the church. To the rear of the Church in Fountayne Road is a large, three-storey Victorian vicarage in matching brick with stone dressings. There are extensive grounds to the buildings with mature lime trees.</font></span></p>


Code: GC56WY9
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=182bc001-e9a1-4a5e-a39c-72636b35966d
Hints: Hole in bendy tree near fence. Please rehide well.
LongDescription:
<p>This series of 5 caches are all located inside the park.</p>
<p>Although 1 of them could be grabbed from outside.</p>
<p>A range of hides used with just a couple challenging.</p>
<p>Hints given so ye shall find.</p>
<p> </p>
<p><img alt src="http://imgcdn.geocaching.com/cache/8b9f2651-ef3e-4f6f-a2fe-e5f17e6558e5.jpg?rnd=0.7402569" /></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Normal park opening times apply. Trains and Underground to be found at Queens Park Station, close by.</p>
<p>More info and a map can be found at.....</p>
<p><a href="http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/things-to-do/green-spaces/queens-park/Pages/default.aspx">http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/things-to-do/green-spaces/queens-park/Pages/default.aspx</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Thanks to David Lindo (The Urban Birder) for his knowledge. </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>

ShortDescription:
<p>A series of 5 caches located inside this fine City of London park.</p>
<p>Log Only = No pens</p>
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I don't care for long logs so TFTC is welcome.<br />


Code: GC5XEMW
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=f4fd1fbc-316c-4f26-9727-fad46668c0aa
Hints: RED GREEN GREEN
LongDescription:
Near to Blackheath but nestled in the Lewisham borough is a small church that at one time had a fabous orchard enclosed by a brick wall... the apples are gone but they happiness and smiles live on in the children who know inhabit that which once was. On the north side of this wall is a small pebble path along the grove and her with colours and nestled in between is a small cache of happiness placed with laughter of these kids.

ShortDescription:
A simple stone path leads along a brick wall - on the boundry of this patch are but a few places to hide a cache - can you find ours...


Code: GC24W2X
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=0f5bdc2d-785c-4f23-aca0-0754cebec200
Hints: Up ramp. Low down inside.
LongDescription:
<strong>LEE NAVIGATION</strong>
<p>The River Lee Navigation is a canalised river incorporating the River Lee (also sometimes spelt River Lea). The river runs from Hertford Castle Weir to Bow Creek/Limehouse Basin, where it meets the River Thames. Historically the river was used to transport goods from Hertfordshire to London, particularly grain. Today the area forms part of the Lee Valley Regional Park, Tottenham Marshes, Walthamstow Marshes and runs parallel to the London 2012 Olympic Park. Extremely popular with walkers, cyclists and fishers, the pathways offer a great opportunity to see an abundance of wildlife and some of the rather beautiful and quirky barges moored at different points along the river. This is also a great walk (or cycle – the path forms part of the National cycle network) if you are looking to avoid tramping through tons of pre and post winter mud as the paths are mostly gravel and really well looked after. Some areas along the walk are nicer than others so be prepared...this is London and as fantastic as it is, some spots aren't so pretty. That said, most are and some are rather stunning and more than make up for their less attractive cousins!</p>
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<center><img src="http://img.geocaching.com/cache/692f6818-a5de-454e-a4d2-a96f46ac8782.jpg" /><br />
<strong>Nearby Three Mills</strong></center>
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<p>This series of 70 caches consists of an assortment of small and medium lock-n-lock boxes containing various swaps at the time of planting and rather a lot of 35mm film canisters, some magnetic. Please bring your own pen. The walk is a around 19 miles and follows the path of the River Lee/Navigation from Limehouse Basin, near Limehouse DLR station, to Broxbourne (not too far from Broxbourne train station and bus routes). If you only want to walk in one direction, the overground train line runs almost parallel to the river and train times can be found at www.tfl.gov.uk.Click <a href="http://www.tfl.gov.uk/" target="_blank">here</a></p>
<p><strong>FOOD AND DRINK</strong></p>
<p>There are a whole host of bars and cafes at Limehouse Basin and various points along the route where you can stop off for refreshments.</p>
<p><strong>MORE ABOUT THE AREA</strong></p>
<p>Click <a href="http://www.leevalleypark.org.uk/" target="_blank">here</a> http://www.leevalleypark.org.uk/</p>
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Click <a href="http://www.tottenhammarshes.org/" target="_blank">here</a> http://www.tottenhammarshes.org/<br />
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Click <a href="http://www.walklondon.org.uk/route.asp?R=4" target="_blank">here</a> http://www.walklondon.org.uk/<br />
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You are looking for a 35mm canister in this area which has seen some development on the river. Bring your own pen. En-route to the next cache (South to North) is the cache Three Mills Micro #1. .<br />
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<center><strong><font size="6" color="red">It can be muggle central along here at times so please take care when retrieving and replacing the cache</font></strong></center>


Code: GC602GB
ShortDescription: <p>Short multi at this handsome church.</p> <p>Part of Sadexploration's Church Micro series.</p>
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=ed25ccef-e717-44bb-862f-336fbacc11ca
Hints: Behind Ladder. Micro.
LongDescription:
<center><img src="https://d1u1p2xjjiahg3.cloudfront.net/295390e6-bb66-4b74-b958-4ee9b62618dc_l.jpg" /></center>
<p>The Church of the Ascension was established as the Dartmouth Chapel in 1697 by Susannah Graham, aunt of William Legge (later Earl of Dartmouth and Lord of the Manor of Lewisham). She was also the second daughter of Sir William Washington, the great-great-great uncle of George Washington, the first president of the United States. It was not a parish church but was linked with St Mary’s in Lewisham.</p>
<p>The church was rebuilt in 1750 and extended in 1838. It became a parish church on Ascension Day, 3rd of May 1883. A hall was added in 1906. The church suffered bomb damage in December 1940 and was restored in 1950 when the north and south galleries were removed. Since then a modern organ has been built in the west gallery to replace a Victorian instrument.</p>
<p><strong>The cache</strong></p>
<p>To the right of the entrance, there is a quotation from John Ball preaching on Blackheath in ABCD</p>
<p>There are E panes of glass in the round windows on the face of the church.</p>
<p>There are FG panes of glass in the arched windows on the face of the church.</p>
<p>The cache is located at North 51 28.(B-A) (F-D) (C+A) West 000 00.(E-D) (G+A+D) (C-A-D)</p>
<p><strong>HAPPY HUNTING!</strong></p>
<p align="center"><font color="red">**************************************</font><br />
<font color="blue">For full information on how you can expand the Church Micro series by <a href="http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?id=275067">sadexploration</a> please read the <a href="http://www.15ddv.me.uk/geo/cm/place_your_own.html">Place your own Church Micro</a> page before you contact him at <a href="mailto:churchmicro@gmail.com?subject=Number%20request%20for%20new%20Church%20Micro">churchmicro@gmail.com</a>.<br />
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See also the Church Micro <a href="http://www.15ddv.me.uk/geo/cm/cm.html">Statistics</a> and <a href="http://www.15ddv.me.uk/geo/cm/index.html">Home</a> pages for further information about the series.<br />
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Code: GC24W3E
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=af73f1b8-358a-4d74-bf26-dda98b134132
Hints: In ivy on wall
LongDescription:
<strong>LEE NAVIGATION</strong>
<p>The River Lee Navigation is a canalised river incorporating the River Lee (also sometimes spelt River Lea). The river runs from Hertford Castle Weir to Bow Creek/Limehouse Basin, where it meets the River Thames. Historically the river was used to transport goods from Hertfordshire to London, particularly grain. Today the area forms part of the Lee Valley Regional Park, Tottenham Marshes, Walthamstow Marshes and runs parallel to the London 2012 Olympic Park. Extremely popular with walkers, cyclists and fishers, the pathways offer a great opportunity to see an abundance of wildlife and some of the rather beautiful and quirky barges moored at different points along the river. This is also a great walk (or cycle – the path forms part of the National cycle network) if you are looking to avoid tramping through tons of pre and post winter mud as the paths are mostly gravel and really well looked after. Some areas along the walk are nicer than others so be prepared...this is London and as fantastic as it is, some spots aren't so pretty. That said, most are and some are rather stunning and more than make up for their less attractive cousins!</p>
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<center><img src="http://img.geocaching.com/cache/log/large/76247b7a-82ea-4598-8f2e-8015514253e9.jpg" /><br />
<strong>Chimney View</strong></center>
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<p>This series of 70 caches consists of an assortment of small and medium lock-n-lock boxes containing various swaps at the time of planting and rather a lot of 35mm film canisters, some magnetic. Please bring your own pen. The walk is a around 19 miles and follows the path of the River Lee/Navigation from Limehouse Basin, near Limehouse DLR station, to Broxbourne (not too far from Broxbourne train station and bus routes). If you only want to walk in one direction, the overground train line runs almost parallel to the river and train times can be found at www.tfl.gov.uk.Click <a href="http://www.tfl.gov.uk/" target="_blank">here</a></p>
<p><strong>FOOD AND DRINK</strong></p>
<p>There are a whole host of bars and cafes at Limehouse Basin and various points along the route where you can stop off for refreshments.</p>
<p><strong>MORE ABOUT THE AREA</strong></p>
<p>Click <a href="http://www.leevalleypark.org.uk/" target="_blank">here</a> http://www.leevalleypark.org.uk/</p>
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Click <a href="http://www.tottenhammarshes.org/" target="_blank">here</a> http://www.tottenhammarshes.org/<br />
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Click <a href="http://www.walklondon.org.uk/route.asp?R=4" target="_blank">here</a> http://www.walklondon.org.uk/<br />
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You are looking for a small camouflaged lock and lock box. Bring your own pen. En-route to the next cache (North to South) is the cache Three Mills Micro #1. If You are carrying out the River Lee series South to North then you will have to leave the towpath and rejoin it across the roundabout. .<br />
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<center><strong><font size="6" color="red">It can be muggle central along here at times so please take care when retrieving and replacing the cache</font></strong></center>


Code: GC24W3K
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=d9366d0a-cfea-4081-b6b9-af8e365e10d0
Hints: In ground ivy
LongDescription:
<strong>LEE NAVIGATION</strong>
<p>The River Lee Navigation is a canalised river incorporating the River Lee (also sometimes spelt River Lea). The river runs from Hertford Castle Weir to Bow Creek/Limehouse Basin, where it meets the River Thames. Historically the river was used to transport goods from Hertfordshire to London, particularly grain. Today the area forms part of the Lee Valley Regional Park, Tottenham Marshes, Walthamstow Marshes and runs parallel to the London 2012 Olympic Park. Extremely popular with walkers, cyclists and fishers, the pathways offer a great opportunity to see an abundance of wildlife and some of the rather beautiful and quirky barges moored at different points along the river. This is also a great walk (or cycle – the path forms part of the National cycle network) if you are looking to avoid tramping through tons of pre and post winter mud as the paths are mostly gravel and really well looked after. Some areas along the walk are nicer than others so be prepared...this is London and as fantastic as it is, some spots aren't so pretty. That said, most are and some are rather stunning and more than make up for their less attractive cousins!</p>
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<center><img src="http://imgcdn.geocaching.com/cache/log/af18171c-11e8-4a86-b5d7-8a5b09587fc6.jpg?rnd=0.3913656" /><br />
<strong>Olympic Stadium View - January 2015</strong></center>
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<p>This series of 70 caches consists of an assortment of small and medium lock-n-lock boxes containing various swaps at the time of planting and rather a lot of 35mm film canisters, some magnetic. Please bring your own pen. The walk is a around 19 miles and follows the path of the River Lee/Navigation from Limehouse Basin, near Limehouse DLR station, to Broxbourne (not too far from Broxbourne train station and bus routes). If you only want to walk in one direction, the overground train line runs almost parallel to the river and train times can be found at www.tfl.gov.uk.Click <a href="http://www.tfl.gov.uk/" target="_blank">here</a></p>
<p><strong>FOOD AND DRINK</strong></p>
<p>There are a whole host of bars and cafes at Limehouse Basin and various points along the route where you can stop off for refreshments.</p>
<p><strong>MORE ABOUT THE AREA</strong></p>
<p>Click <a href="http://www.leevalleypark.org.uk/" target="_blank">here</a> http://www.leevalleypark.org.uk/</p>
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Click <a href="http://www.tottenhammarshes.org/" target="_blank">here</a> http://www.tottenhammarshes.org/<br />
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Click <a href="http://www.walklondon.org.uk/route.asp?R=4" target="_blank">here</a> http://www.walklondon.org.uk/<br />
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You are looking for a small camouflaged container.<br />
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<center><strong><font size="6" color="red">It can be muggle central along here at times so please take care when retrieving and replacing the cache</font></strong></center>


Code: GC5DPM0
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=7213094a-43da-4a87-986e-f140b2f2bb55
LongDescription:
<p>The Cache is hidden in a den that my kids like to play in. They make beds for bugs, collect fallen leaves and generally enjoy the beautiful surroundings throughout the seasons. The cache has been named due to our love of A.A.Milne but also due to the nature of the spot and that this is a sort of 'house' on the corner. When you find the cache, all will become clear! Saying that, i think its a fairly easy find.</p>
<p>Id leave at least an hour to enjoy a wander through the Cemetery. It is suprisingly bigger than you would imagine and its enchanted paths and secret corners will keep you wanting to explore further.</p>
<p>I have listed it as wheelchair accessable as i can get my buggy around here without too many problems but i will say that during the winter or after a bit of rain, the entire cemetery becomes very muddy and id probably advise all those with wheels to stay clear.</p>
<p>One last thing please be very careful when retreving the cache. Though it is weatherproof, it can become damaged if not handled with care and its a spot of bother to replace it. So gently does it,.... patience!</p>

ShortDescription:
<p>An easy stroll along the 'North Boundary Ride'. This Cache is close to another i have placed: Deep Dark Wood GC4XGPP.</p>
<p>The Cemetery is a beautiful place with many enchanting paths and hidden corners. You could easily spend an hour or so here and still not have seen it all. A popular place for dog walkers, deep thinkers and hopefully now, Cachers!</p>
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<p> </p>

Hints:
The clue is in the name of the cache..... otherwise ask the Captain's wife for entry, she may help you.


Code: GC236ET
ShortDescription: You are looking for a magnetic key hiding box. Happy hunting!
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=3b40bf4e-327a-4524-994b-08b79fc76128
Hints: NO HINT NEEDED
LongDescription:
King Georges Park is a long narrow stretch of greenery in the middle of Wandsworth.
The park connects with the Wandle Trail, so take your time and have a look around.
Southside shopping center is very close by also.
Enjoy.


Code: GC2ARTF
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=4bc1c4d9-fa2b-427f-8dd1-c4e7af483b78
LongDescription:
<p>To get from start to final find the brass plaque with inscription.<br />
Consider the 5 dates as follows: (for K, JAN=1, etc.)</p>
<pre>
DEC A. BCDE<br />APR F. GHIJ<br /> K  L. MNPQ<br />JUL R. STUV<br />WXYZ
</pre>
<p>Then the cache is located at:</p>
<pre>
N 51 R.KBC<br />E  0 P.GZJ
</pre>
<p>Which should be within 5 minutes walk - otherwise your numbers are wrong.</p>
<p>The information is available 24/7 but the park is closed at night - see the <a href="http://www.leevalleypark.org.uk/en/content/cms/leisure/nature_reserves/dock_basin/dock_basin.aspx">Lee Valley Regional Park website</a> for opening times and also details of wildlife you might see.</p>
<p>Between start and finish you will also be rewarded with good views of the O2 and the Thames.</p>

ShortDescription:
Fairly simple offset cache (35mm micro) that takes in two maritime points of interest. Start at a monument to exploration and finish at the last remnants of the East India Docks - now a nature reserve. Both sites are step free but the final placement is probably out of reach I'm afraid.


Code: GC5W7KV
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=146a8763-ce4d-406e-9aec-56e951eb5a8b
Hints: Box clever again. This Place is full of feathers.
LongDescription:
<p> </p>
<p>Only one more to find and you’ve done it!</p>
<p>Please feel free to replace the log roll if it's full.</p>
<p>This series loses an awful lot of caches.  It takes a lot of time and energy and some money too to replace them all and keep it working.</p>
<p><span style="font-size:13px;line-height:1.6;">Please please beware of muggles.</span></p>
<p>Head past the children's playground and the boating lake and out of Park Row Gate. You’re looking for a magnetic nano.<br />
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When you’ve finished the series, you’ll probably welcome a pint or three. Greenwich is full of lovely pubs . :)<br />
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Please be careful of Muggles!<br />
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Please use as little space in the log as possible, and please bring your own pen (or someone else's) to sign it with.<br />
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The previous version of this cache here was found by 299 people and the second version by 1161 people making a total of 1460. So the FTF this time is both number #1 and #1461st! :)<br />
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If you've completed the series and done them all then why not post a photo of yourselves looking happy with the last cache in your hand?</p>
<p> </p>


Code: GC1GPC6
ShortDescription: At the entrance to the Three Mills.
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=55c8a1a7-615a-48cc-aa8c-37c499d56ed1
Hints: Waist height, over the side, reach under
LongDescription:
<p>Cache is film cannister and is held in place with magnets.</p>
<p>I thought I ought to add some info about the location as the cache was placed in something of a hurry.</p>
<p>From: <a href="http://www.leevalleypark.org.uk/EN/default.aspx?n1=3&amp;n2=65&amp;n3=69">http://www.leevalleypark.org.uk/EN/default.aspx?n1=3&amp;n2=65&amp;n3=69</a></p>
<p>"Three Mills Island is the jewel in the crown, a cluster of listed buildings and green open spaces in a conservation area surrounded by the Bow back rivers.</p>
<p>In the middle of the industrial East End, its main historical buildings comprise of a grade I listed House Mill, the largest tidal mill in Britain and the grade II listed Clock Mill and Millers House.</p>
<p>It is also home to Three Mills Films Studios so you never know who you may bump into.</p>
<p>The House Mill has a café and toilets."</p>
<p>More info at: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_Mills">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_Mills</a></p>


Code: GC56PDA
ShortDescription: <p>Log Only no pen</p> I HIDE TO HUNT. BUT HINT TO FIND
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=6e715847-1c7f-4582-8ce6-b81bd6f3df35
Hints: Magnetic. Behind the smallest of 4. Spoiler pic if needed.
LongDescription:
<p>This Church (1631) is moving with the times, with a modern information centre, a cafe and it even has lunchtime BBQ's when the weather is fine.</p>
<p>The micro is not on church land as it is on the edge of St Paul's Green, formerly a car park purchased by the local council in 1996</p>
<p>More info can be found about the church at <a href="http://www.sph.org/">http://www.sph.org/</a></p>
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<p> </p>
<p><img alt src="http://imgcdn.geocaching.com/cache/d359a378-b31f-4c8d-8158-cd9e9d8f28be.jpg?rnd=0.9841074" style="height:2048px;width:1536px;" /></p>
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<font color="blue">For full information on how you can expand the Church Micro series by <a href="http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?id=275067">sadexploration</a> please read the <a href="http://www.15ddv.me.uk/geo/cm/place_your_own.html">Place your own Church Micro</a> page before you contact him at</font> <font color="black">churchmicro@gmail.com.</font><br />
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<font color="blue">See also the Church Micro <a href="http://www.15ddv.me.uk/geo/cm/cm.html">Statistics</a> and <a href="http://www.15ddv.me.uk/geo/cm/index.html">Home</a> pages for further information about the series.<br />
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TravelBugs:
<BR>Virtuelle Münster Geocoin Antik Silber: individuelle Log-Honorierung Sankt Lamberti Münster (id = 1555257, ref = TB2405G)


Code: GC62AXV
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=60a6e6de-8599-4312-80a7-26ea3bd0820b
Hints: Percy Thomas Barker
TravelBugs: <BR>Wally the Whale (id = 5974587, ref = TB6XAVH)
LongDescription:
<p align="center"><font size="4"><span style="color:rgb(0, 90, 30);"><font face="verdana,arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><strong>Abney Park: Arboreal Paradise</strong></font></span></font></p>
<p align="center"> <img src="http://img.geocaching.com/cache/large/196ccb3d-28db-499b-8b98-267added7884.jpg" align="bottom" height="529" width="509" /></p>
<p><span style="color:rgb(0, 90, 30);"><font face="verdana,arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="2">The cache, a small screw-topped plastic camo-pot is hidden in the far (north-eastern) corner of <strong>Abney Park Cemetery Nature Reserve</strong> - a 32 acre historic, atmospheric, botanical paradise and earthly resting place for over 200,000 departed.</font></span></p>
<p><span style="color:rgb(0, 90, 30);"><font face="verdana,arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="2">For extensive background information on the Park see lauralai's <a href="http://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GC4XGPP_deep-dark-wood?guid=9e7ad9aa-05ec-4216-b05c-5876b5030b0b">GC4XGPP Deep Dark Wood</a> cache.</font></span></p>
<p><span style="color:rgb(0, 90, 30);"><font face="verdana,arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="2">Permission to place the cache was kindly granted by the Parks Development Officer, Leisure &amp; Green Spaces, Hackney Council.</font></span></p>
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<p><span style="color:rgb(0, 90, 30);"><font face="verdana,arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="2">The first impression on entering Abney Park is of trees - and lots of them! It is Hackney's only mature woodland - originally a wooded area sloping down from an ancient ridgeway track in the south (now Church Street) to Hackney Brook in the north, which was diverted underground in Victorian times.</font></span></p>
<p><span style="color:rgb(0, 90, 30);"><font face="verdana,arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="2">In 1840, the parkland became a non-conformist and non-denominational garden cemetery which contained up to 2,500 named varieties of tree making it the largest tree collection after Loddiges' Nursery in Hackney which supplied most of the trees (see http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/bibliography/68505# - copy &amp; paste the link into your browser - for their 1820 catalogue).</font></span></p>
<p><span style="color:rgb(0, 90, 30);"><font face="verdana,arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="2">Several rare and old 'heritage' trees survive and many are worthy of note. There are around 200 'old' trees - big, old trees are vital for providing homes for bats, owls and other animals, also many insects and fungi can only exist where there are old trees at just the right stage of decay. Hybridisation ('cross-breeding') adds a fascinating dimension to the range of trees in the Park.</font></span></p>
<p><span style="color:rgb(0, 90, 30);"><font face="verdana,arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="2">The <strong>Abney Park Veteran Tree Project</strong> funded by the London Tree and Woodland Grant Scheme was created in 2009 in recognition of the importance of the old trees. A veteran tree is a one with particular value to wildlife due to damage, decay or old age. Many small mammals, birds, invertebrates and fungi rely on veteran trees for food or shelter. Some species can only live on old, dead or dying trees which is why veteran trees are so important for biodiversity.</font></span></p>
<p><span style="color:rgb(0, 90, 30);"><font face="verdana,arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="2">During 2009 over 170 old trees were surveyed and 60 were found to have veteran characteristics. 30 of the more vulnerable veterans were chosen for the project. Many of the trees were in urgent need of work to stop them falling apart or being shaded out by vigorous young ash. A specialised tree gang was trained in veteran tree management techniques and set about this vital task. In particular the poplars, now over 120 years old, needed to be re-pollarded to stop them splitting apart. The project has been a great success and many trees have been given a new lease of life thanks to pollarding or halo pruning. See the Gallery for a location map of the veteran trees in the Reserve.</font></span></p>
<p><span style="color:rgb(0, 90, 30);"><font face="verdana,arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="2">Some of the main species present in the Park are:</font></span></p>
<p><span style="color:rgb(0, 90, 30);"><font face="verdana,arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Oak</strong> (Quercus) - apart from English Oak there are 11 distinct species + numerous self-seeding hybrids. Lucombe Oak, a Turkey/Cork Oak hybrid is an Abney speciality<img src="http://img.geocaching.com/cache/large/971ff801-1c2f-4a2d-829d-c21278fb4f6e.jpg" align="right" hspace="5" vspace="5" /></font></span></p>
<p><span style="color:rgb(0, 90, 30);"><font face="verdana,arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Thorn</strong> (Crataegus) - one hawthorn is thought to be over 200 years old, probably Hackney's oldest tree, and a relic of the old parkland. Various-leaved hawthorn has naturalised from the original plantings and is nationally important</font></span></p>
<p><span style="color:rgb(0, 90, 30);"><font face="verdana,arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Elm</strong> (Ulmus) - a fine avenue of elms grew along Great Elm Walk but these were felled as a result of Dutch Elm disease in the 1970s. Suckers till grow from old rootstock and may reach 6m before dying off.</font></span></p>
<p><span style="color:rgb(0, 90, 30);"><font face="verdana,arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Pine</strong> (Pinus) - heritage species include Bhutan and Corsican pines. At least one another has defied identification and has been dubbed Pinus mysterious!</font></span></p>
<p><span style="color:rgb(0, 90, 30);"><font face="verdana,arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Chestnut</strong> (Aesculus) - one magnificent old Horse Chestnut is hollow to the top of its trunk. This makes it more resistant to toppling - being brittle wood the hollow tubular trunk gives the tree greater flexibility.</font></span></p>
<p><span style="color:rgb(0, 90, 30);"><font face="verdana,arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Poplar</strong> (Populus) - a line of Lombardy Poplars runs east-west towards the entrance drive. Pollarding (cutting back the main branches)of hybrid Black Poplars is now done every 3 years to extend the life of the trees.</font></span></p>
<p><span style="color:rgb(0, 90, 30);"><font face="verdana,arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Regeneration and Planting:</strong> Trees such as sycamore, willow, oak and ash are regenerating from their seeds. Native trees and shrubs are being planted in the northern section of the Park and a mixture of native and exotic species (in the original Loddiges' list) in the southern part. A new avenue of English Yew has been planted along the former Yew Walk.</font></span></p>
<p><span style="color:rgb(0, 90, 30);"><font face="verdana,arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="2"><span style="color:rgb(75, 50, 0);"><strong>Opening times:</strong></span> open from 08h00 daily but closes at different times (eg. summer 19h00)</font></span></p>
<p><span style="color:rgb(0, 90, 30);"><font face="verdana,arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="2">See <a href="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/73/Abney_Park_Section_Map.jpg">here</a> for a map of the Park</font></span></p>
<p><span style="color:rgb(0, 90, 30);"><font face="verdana,arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="2"><span style="color:rgb(90, 60, 0);"><strong>To reach the cache:</strong></span> enter the Park either from a) the south side on Stoke Newington Church Street @ <strong><span style="color:rgb(255, 0, 0);">N 51 33.738 W 000 04.657</span></strong> or b) the east side on Stoke Newington High Street @ <strong><span style="color:rgb(255, 0, 0);">N 51 33.814 W 000 04.405</span></strong> and using any path/s of your choice head for the cache area. At N 51 33.972 W 000 04.608, there is a small trail heading north of the main track just to the right of baby Peggy's grave.</font></span></p>
<p><span style="color:rgb(0, 90, 30);"><font face="verdana,arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="2">The cache is located behind a small tombstone at the end of this trail on the right-hand-side of its junction with the perimeter wall.</font></span></p>


Code: GC1HWDW
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=de6d4fde-9754-4bfc-8480-1003cc985ec4
Hints: This is the Croom's Hill gate.
LongDescription:
You’ve reached Croom’s Hill Gate and now you’re looking for a magnetic nano.  When you head back inside the park you could head east and view the fantastic tumuli two minutes walk to the east.

Please sign the log only if you need to.  A photo is a better log.  And a photo helps the cache last longer.

If the log needs replacing then please do.  Thank you.

ShortDescription:
This series takes you around the outside of the park to each of the park's 11 historic gates.  All the caches are outside the park boundary and all are accessible 24 hours a day even if the park is shut.  The numbering in the series takes you around the park in a widdershins direction ending up back at the north side.


Code: GC4BCBE
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=59280fa9-327d-43a1-bbaa-671ea39cd91f
Hints: IV - what looks out of place? (Can be reached from the path).
LongDescription:
<span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;line-height:13px;">You will probably arrive in Hampstead via the Hampstead Tube Station which was opened in 1907 and boasts at being the deepest London Underground station being equidistant of Nelson's column in Trafalgar Square. The station was used as a bomb station in WWII. I have put the waypoints in a certain order to avoid steps but you can do them in any order you may wish to as the area this cache covers is not large. I hope you enjoy.</span><br style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;line-height:13px;" />
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<span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;line-height:13px;">Ham = home</span><br style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;line-height:13px;" />
<span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;line-height:13px;">Stead = farm</span><br />
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<em><strong>Now, on with the cache!</strong></em><br />
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Starting Point - Viewpoint 1<br />
N51 33.437<br />
W000 10.740<br />
<span style="font-size:9pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;background-position:initial initial;background-repeat:initial initial;">On a clear day you can see Canary Wharf and beyond from this view point</span><br />
Question: What profession lives here? Number of letters in the name of the profession = A<br />
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N51 33.577<br />
W000 10.809<br />
<span style="font-size:9pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;background-position:initial initial;background-repeat:initial initial;">Admiral's House was the inspiration for the Admiral's House in the much loved Mary Poppins. It was built by the same man of King's Cross St Pancreas station fame. </span><br />
Question: Now you have admired the Admiral's House. Look behind you and see the electrical box. If you were from ancient Rome what number would you see? = B<br />
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N51 33.654<br />
W000 10.878<br />
You can now see a yellow bricked building. It is by that building the earliest human footprint has been found. History continues to be made in Hampstead.<br />
What year was Gertie born? 19X+X=C<br />
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N51 33.401<br />
W000 10.702<br />
<span style="font-size:9pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;background-position:initial initial;background-repeat:initial initial;">The clock tower housed the local fire brigade until 1915. In what year was it built? 18D3</span><br />
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N51 33.283<br />
W000 10.827<br />
<span style="font-size:9pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;background-position:initial initial;background-repeat:initial initial;">You would have walked along a near complete Georgian Street built when Hampstead was an up and coming Spa town. This 14yr old girl had a famous father. She died in May 183E</span><br />
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N51 33.801<br />
W000 10.682<br />
Now you have trecked through Hampstead (and enjoyed it too?) Sit down, relax and enjoy the view. You should be able to see to the far left, the Olympic Park with the new Orbit, also commonly known as the Helter Skelter. To the right you will be able to see Canary Wharf. Hampstead Heath has been very popular in movies and TV shows including Spooks.<br />
Question: The number of consonants in their surname? = F<br />
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N51 33.ABC<br />
W000 10.DEF<br />
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Congrats to Pia_cz for the FTF<br />
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ShortDescription:
<span style="font-size:9pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;background-position:initial initial;background-repeat:initial initial;">This multi cache will take you around some of the historical highlights of Hampstead. I have generously given the terrain a 3 grading due to the steps to Viewpoint 1 even though there is a step free option too. It should take you less than an hour to complete the multi.</span><br />
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Code: GC2T6D1
ShortDescription: A small clip and close container capable of holding a number of swaps and coins.
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=aff98072-cc01-4f1c-95ce-7e7958084704
Hints: 6th upright post
LongDescription:
Craven Cottage is the name of a football stadium in the Hammersmith and Fulham area that has been the home ground of the association football team Fulham F.C. since 1896. After major refurbishment work was carried out in 2004,[2] the ground's capacity has increased gradually from 22,000 to its current capacity of 25,700. Fulham have recorded four record attendances in the 2009–2010 season, in their 0–1 loss to Arsenal and their 3–1, 3–0 and 2–1 victories over Liverpool, Manchester United and Hamburg SV respectively, each of which drew full capacity crowds.[3][4][5]

It is located next to Bishop's Park on the banks of the River Thames. 'Crave Cottage' was originally a royal hunting lodge and has history dating back over 300 years. The stadium has been used by the Australian national football team for some friendly matches due to a large expat population living in England (mainly in London). The Republic of Ireland national football team also played two games at the venue during the construction of the Aviva Stadium.


Code: GC56WYJ
LongDescription: <p>See #1 for series details.</p>
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=cb37cf58-d770-46b8-bafa-222807cd336e
Hints: Unused fence
ShortDescription:
<p>This one could be grabbed from outside if the park is closed.</p>
<p>Remember to put back where found.</p>


Code: GC1C6TQ
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=38f40897-1fc7-4c6a-b313-488ebb4a585e
Hints: On ascending note a holey trinity. Check the ghosts green hair.
LongDescription:
St Joseph (or Holy Joes) is a local landmark in Highgate dominating the view from the cache site. Its copper covered dome towers 130 feet above the level of the cross of St Pauls. Built on the site of an old drovers public house called The Old Black Dog the current building dates from 1889 and is designed in the Italian Romanesque style to match the next door Retreat.

ShortDescription:
The cache is hidden on a public highway, no need to enter any parks or private property. Some pavements nearby are quite narrow, so care should be taken with children or dogs. A small magnetic brass container is the prize.


Code: GC16GMX
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=7056cada-a5eb-4f8f-b651-f4c5f2199530
Hints: Underneath Pamela.
LongDescription:
<p>I encourage caching by public transport. Closest access is <b>Bus C2</b> from Camden Town (Northern Line) to <b>Parliament Hill Fields</b> with about 800m (half a mile) walking distance (slightly uphill though). Alternatively, take the Northern Line to <b>Hampstead</b>, or any bus or train to <b>Hampstead Heath</b>, or a bus to Highgate Village - all resulting in a nice walk of just over 1km.<br />
Even better, the cache is near one of the official bicycle routes through the Heath.</p>
<h2>Hampstead Heath</h2>
<p>Hampstead Heath is North London's largest and probably most important green space. The wildest of London's parks has fields to run in, long grass to roll in, woods to hide in and, most famously, ponds to swim in. In north London this is THE place to get back to nature. Strewn with picnickers, cyclists, families and the rest, the heath is large enough and has enough copses, hills and mounds that a quiet spot is never far away.</p>
<h2>The Barrow/Tumulus, or Boudica's Grave (?)</h2>
<p>There is a major archaeological monument on Hampstead Heath - a Bronze Age barrow, or burial mound, also called tumulus. It stands near the top of one of the meadows, on the false crest, and it has been planted with trees to make it a feature in the landscape.</p>
<p>Folklore calls it 'Boudica's Mound', in the belief that Queen Boudica (Boadicea), leader of the rebel Iceni tribe, was buried here after she and 10,000 other British soldiers had been defeated by the Romans at Battle Bridge in 61 AD. However it looks like a typical Bronze Age round barrow, dating to 2,000 to 3,000 BC.</p>
<p>However there appears to be considerable doubt as to whether it is a Bronze Age barrow. It does not appear on a sixteenth century map, the first appearance being in a drawing by Stukeley, made in 1725.</p>
<p>It is now surrounded by a fence to preserve it, as it is a scheduled Ancient Monument. There are also some benches from which it is possible to get a fine view downhill.</p>
<h2>The Cache</h2>
<p>Sit down and enjoy the quiet place. Would you think you are in the middle of one of the busiest cities of the world?<br />
You do <b>NOT</b> need to cross the fence to retrieve the cache - the cache is outside the fence. You're looking for a 35mm micro (downgraded from small due to muggle activity), held in it's position by velcro. <b><font color="red">Please make sure to leave the cache securely attached.</font></b></p>
<p>Take note of the letter and number under the lid for the <a href="http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=9012cdb4-d7b6-42e3-9609-9800bf748ad0">bonus cache</a>.</p>
<h3>Wheelchair Users</h3>
<p>A good path brings you within 20m of the cache. The last 20m are over grass.</p>
<h3>Hall of Fame</h3>
<p>Congratulations to the first finders!</p>
<p>1. <b>Gold</b> went to... <b>Ray.H</b> on 8 October 2007<br />
2. <b>Silver</b> for <b>rodz</b> on 11 October 2007<br />
3. <b>Bronze</b> for <b>bones1</b> on 12 October 2007, closely followed by renatopivano on the same day.</p>
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ShortDescription:
Micro-Cache in the heart of Hampstead Heath, next to a barrow that may or may not contain Boudica's grave.


Code: GC24W3P
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=334e7331-f2bd-445f-af0a-c05e3c15e5b4
Hints: Magnetic. End of wall.
LongDescription:
<strong>LEE NAVIGATION</strong>
<p>The River Lee Navigation is a canalised river incorporating the River Lee (also sometimes spelt River Lea). The river runs from Hertford Castle Weir to Bow Creek/Limehouse Basin, where it meets the River Thames. Historically the river was used to transport goods from Hertfordshire to London, particularly grain. Today the area forms part of the Lee Valley Regional Park, Tottenham Marshes, Walthamstow Marshes and runs parallel to the London 2012 Olympic Park. Extremely popular with walkers, cyclists and fishers, the pathways offer a great opportunity to see an abundance of wildlife and some of the rather beautiful and quirky barges moored at different points along the river. This is also a great walk (or cycle – the path forms part of the National cycle network) if you are looking to avoid tramping through tons of pre and post winter mud as the paths are mostly gravel and really well looked after. Some areas along the walk are nicer than others so be prepared...this is London and as fantastic as it is, some spots aren't so pretty. That said, most are and some are rather stunning and more than make up for their less attractive cousins!</p>
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<center><img src="http://imgcdn.geocaching.com/cache/log/large/83625f73-cefc-4c5a-b4b1-77e55ec54987.jpg" /><br />
<strong>Olympic Village changing 11 Jan 2015</strong></center>
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<p>This series of 70 caches consists of an assortment of small and medium lock-n-lock boxes containing various swaps at the time of planting and rather a lot of 35mm film canisters, some magnetic. Please bring your own pen. The walk is a around 19 miles and follows the path of the River Lee/Navigation from Limehouse Basin, near Limehouse DLR station, to Broxbourne (not too far from Broxbourne train station and bus routes). If you only want to walk in one direction, the overground train line runs almost parallel to the river and train times can be found at www.tfl.gov.uk.Click <a href="http://www.tfl.gov.uk/" target="_blank">here</a></p>
<p><strong>FOOD AND DRINK</strong></p>
<p>There are a whole host of bars and cafes at Limehouse Basin and various points along the route where you can stop off for refreshments.</p>
<p><strong>MORE ABOUT THE AREA</strong></p>
<p>Click <a href="http://www.leevalleypark.org.uk/" target="_blank">here</a> http://www.leevalleypark.org.uk/</p>
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Click <a href="http://www.tottenhammarshes.org/" target="_blank">here</a> http://www.tottenhammarshes.org/<br />
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Click <a href="http://www.walklondon.org.uk/route.asp?R=4" target="_blank">here</a> http://www.walklondon.org.uk/<br />
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You are looking for a 35mm canister at the site of the Olympic village. Bring your own pen.<br />
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<center><strong><font size="4" color="red">It can be muggle central along here at times so please take care when retrieving and replacing the cache.</font></strong></center>


Code: GC3J88Q
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=d8028b8c-1bb6-4a72-af78-4b33c5219cfb
Hints: your "tree(t)" is in the hole
LongDescription:
This small cache contains a small log book (bring your own pen). This park is used a lot by dog walkers so be VERY careful of muggles.

ShortDescription:
This cache is placed in Ravensbourne park gardens just off ravensbourne park and ravensbourne park cresent. Accsessible for wheelchair users through one entrance but tarmac path is very holey and bumpy.


Code: GC3P0H6
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=68076ec3-f6e7-4f50-9e53-1e331a7cf395
Hints: Preparations for the olympics are ramping up. Get yourself into shape by doing a few bench presses!
LongDescription:
This geocache is part of the Discovering Places “Culture Caching” project. The project features <a href="http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=63c00d88-df0f-4fcc-ada6-91f206f7f7e2">5 new geocaches</a> that have been hidden around the UK in locations related to the 1908, 1948, and 2012 Olympic Games.<br />
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<a href="http://www.discoveringplaces.co.uk/" target="_blank">Discovering Places</a> is the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad campaign to inspire the UK to discover their local built, historic and natural environments.<br />
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It is delivered on behalf of the <a href="http://www.london2012.com/">London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games</a> by <a href="http://www.theheritagealliance.org.uk/">The Heritage Alliance</a>.<br />
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<strong>Please note, this cache will not be accessible on Thursday, 26<sup>th</sup> July due to other activities on this site.</strong><br />
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The <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_City_Stadium">White City Stadium</a> is recognized as the first Olympic stadiums in the UK. Originally built for the 1908 Summer Olympics, the stadium was home to the archery, athletics, cycling (track), diving, field hockey, football, gymnastics, lacrosse, rugby union, swimming, tug of war, water polo, and wrestling competitions. The stadium was also the finish line of the marathon, which began at Windsor Castle.<br />
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We encourage you to visit the nearby 1908 Olympics memorial. Look for the text on the ground that marks the finish line of the 1908 marathon (see waypoint for coords).<br />
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<a href="http://www.greatwhitecity.com/" target="_blank">Learn about the history of White City</a> and see pictures of the original site.<br />
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<img src="http://img.geocaching.com/cache/large/1e874b1d-b16f-47b0-a882-ced8560a43d2.jpg" /><br />
Italy’s <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dorando_Pietri">Dorando Pietri</a> crossing the finish line of the 1908 marathon.<br />
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Although Pietri was the first to cross the finish line, he collapsed 5 times inside the stadium and officials helped him finish the race. He was later disqualified. American <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Hayes">Johnny Hayes</a> was awarded the gold medal.


Code: GC4YBFG
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=be82b851-00cb-4859-8187-cb11645b4528
LongDescription:
<div class="UserSuppliedContent" style="margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;font-weight:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-size:18px;font-family:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;">All the caches are outside the park boundary and all are accessible 24 hours a day even if the park is shut. </div>
<div class="UserSuppliedContent" style="margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;font-weight:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-size:18px;font-family:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;"> </div>
<div class="UserSuppliedContent" style="margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;font-weight:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-size:18px;font-family:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;">The numbering in the series takes you around the park in a widdershins direction ending up back at the north side.</div>
<p> </p>
<p>Now back on flat ground, you need to leave the park by the Creed Place Gate. You’re looking for a magnetic nano.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>This is a small cache - please beware of muggles around you.</p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>

ShortDescription:
<div class="UserSuppliedContent" style="margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;font-weight:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-size:18px;font-family:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;">This series takes you around the outside of the park to each of the park's 11 historic gates. </div>

Hints:
This has been moved from it's original hiding spot due to being Muggled.
New Hint: Under the Sign of Four.
You are looking for a magnetic nano.


Code: GC2TH7X
ShortDescription: 35mm film cannister
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=ae9dd3f9-cabd-4527-ab45-442a12c64df4
Hints: Cornered?
LongDescription:
On the Thames tow path adjascent to 'Horrods Village', a luxury housing estate, gated to keep the riff-raff out. The large building is the old Harrods Furniture Depository and on the other side of Barnes can be found the 'Harrodian' school on the site of the old Harods sports ground.


Code: GC56WZ2
LongDescription: <p>See #1 of the series for more info</p>
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=bf87bffa-a3b4-4d7a-b483-63402d7601c3
Hints: If you are coming from #2 then it's behind the 2nd last tree on the right...small container now.
ShortDescription:
<p>This cache is a few metres from the entrance to the Woodland Walk. A great little area full of holes and hides for all manner of London wildlife.</p>

TravelBugs:
<BR>Jacko's Travel Bug (id = 5476633, ref = TB6BKNG)
<BR>Schutzengel (id = 3313677, ref = TB410YQ)
<BR>UK Travelbug: Stars and Pollution (id = 3684910, ref = TB4DF80)


Code: GC5DR48
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=7f5ea49f-68a3-414c-8617-73140f663965
Hints: Mind the muggles.
LongDescription:
Urban cache, hidden as part of my series in tribute to the books of Henning Mankell. In The Dogs of Riga, Wallander is deep undercover in Latvia. Use your stealth to nab this cache and avoid the muggles. **Congrats to 20EP for the FTF**

ShortDescription:
When two dead men wash up on the beach in a life raft, the scene is set for Inspector Wallander's second adventure.


Code: GC4FQN5
ShortDescription: <p>A magnetic park and grab film canister in West hampstead.</p> <p> </p>
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=61a75b94-216d-4e06-8e67-0604e0dfeb2b
Hints: The kings tree
LongDescription:
<p>West Hampstead is a very interesting area because on the same street there are three train stations on three different lines. The companies that run trains on these lines are Thameslink, London Overground and the London Underground, Jubilee Line.<br />
The West Hampstead Fire Station was opened in 1901 and is a grade 2 listed building.It is still operating today, responding to over two thousand emergency calls a year. Its service area covers 12 square miles (31 km2), including Hampstead, West Hampstead, Kilburn, Cricklewood and parts of Golders Green.<br />
If you are hungry or thirsty after the cache, the area also has many cafés, restaurants and coffee houses.</p>
Please replace UPSIDEDOWN so rain wont get in. Bring your own pencil or pen.


Code: GC602JV
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=fd7240f6-8f4d-4b8f-a027-7e5a8f3879de
Hints: near water
LongDescription:
<p>The house dating from circa 1700, was originally built by Capt., later Vice-Admiral Francis Hosier(1673–1727), on wasteland adjacent to Greenwich park. The House then had a superb view and easy access to London by road and river. Admiral Hosier occupied the house from 1700–1727. He had made his fortune through trade at sea and both the ship he served on as a lieutenant and his own ship were called the Neptune. Hosier died of yellow fever at sea in 1727, during the disastrous Blockade of Porto Bello off Panama.</p>
<p>In 1748 the lease of the house was inherited by the 4th Earl of Chesterfield. He was a politician, diplomat, man of letters and wit who eventually became Secretary of State. He added the splendid bow windowed gallery for entertaining and displaying his art treasures. Chesterfield wrote that the view from the gallery gave him "three different, and the finest, prospects in the world".</p>
<p>In 1782, the next purchaser was Richard Hulse (1727–1805), 2nd son of Sir Edward Hulse, 1st Bt., physician to George II and Elizabeth Levett. He was High Sheriff of Kent in 1768 and a JP. He held the office of Deputy Governor of the Hudson's Bay Company between 1799 and 1805. He lived at sometime at Baldwins, Kent, and died unmarried without progeny. Hulse added a room with a bow window on the north side to balance Chesterfield's gallery and this is how the house appears today.</p>
<p>The house was later passed to the Crown and in the early 19th century became the residence of Princess Sophia Mathilda of Gloucester.</p>
<p>It was first used as the official residence of the Ranger of Greenwich Park in 1816, when it was called Chesterfield House. The first Ranger of the park was Charles Sackville, 6th Earl of Dorset, who was appointed in 1690. At first, the Rangers resided at the Queen's House, Greenwich. At the invitation of the Queen, Field Marshal Lord Wolseley and his family moved from their former home at 6 Hill Street, London to the much grander Ranger's House in Autumn 1888.</p>
<p>The London County Council acquired the house in 1897, and restored it. Two blue plaques were erected by the London County Council in 1937 to commemorate Wolseley and Chesterfield at the house.</p>

ShortDescription:
<p>Ground Zero offers a great view of the house, and a good opportunity for a quick cache &amp; dash.</p>
<p><strong>Please replace the cache horizontally and out of view!</strong></p>
<center><img src="https://d1u1p2xjjiahg3.cloudfront.net/ba037b35-8755-487b-b9e7-5e0a53710080_l.jpg" /></center>


Code: GC3PP14
ShortDescription: <h1>Trackside</h1> A nice small cache near the Tooting Bec athletics track.
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=6acae0a7-a805-4cbf-8222-50b20744f9c0
Hints: NOT at ground level.
LongDescription:
This is the second cache i have placed in the vecinity of Tooting Bec common.<br />
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This cache involves a nice stroll through the woodlands (This being the case GPS can be a little jumpy).<br />
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The cache can be approached from many different directions and there  is ample parking all around.<br />
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Please ensure you bring a pen as this is a micro, and when replacing the cache please hide it safely. Wellies advised after rain.<br />
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Many thanks for looking <img alt height="15" src="/images/icons/icon_smile_big.gif" title width="15" />


Code: GC5JYCH
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=c8994faf-c464-411d-aa12-dbc1595ef71b
Hints: Base of the fallen tree
LongDescription:
<p>Lime Avenue is one of the loveliest spots in Hampstead Heath. This long tree-lined walk was originally planted in 1725 and replanted in 1961. On the night of October 15, 1987, a mighty hurricane ripped through Hampstead Heath, destroying the trees along this avenue. It was replanted in 1988 and a plaque was placed memorialising this event. You would be in good company strolling through the avenue, as rumoured visitors include poet John Keats and artist John Constable. Given the beauty of this spot, there are obviously muggles aplenty. This will be a test of your muggle evasion abilities. Just act natural.</p>

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ShortDescription:
<p>By placing this cache near Lime Avenue, we hope to ensure that visitors to Hampstead Heath will not miss this gorgeous walk through the avenue of trees.</p>

TravelBugs:
<BR>A Goofy Travel Bug (id = 655864, ref = TB14T8V)
<BR>Emily's British Adventure (id = 1755542, ref = TB2APJA)


Code: GC36HPC
LongDescription: This is a nano cache containing only a log book so bring a pencil.
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=84ccc6fe-6f23-4e2a-95b8-4876a4fa06ef
Hints: Below a viking head facing upstream.
ShortDescription:
This bridge over the river Wandle has a quirky feature which led me to do some historical research. So far it has proved reasonably fruitless. Maybe my fellow Geocachers can find more information than I was able to.


It is easy terrain accesible to all. It is, however, on a busy thoroughfare so beware of muggles!


Code: GC3WTZP
ShortDescription: You are looking for a nano cache. Please bring your own pen. Good Luck!
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=31883e44-8dbf-4d09-8a17-9e0fff2aa894
Hints: Look behind and you'll be able to see more...
LongDescription:
The coordinates should take you to a stone plaque on the church. There will be a date in the format of MM.DD.YYYY. This date will correspond to AB.CD.EFGH. Once you have the date, work out these sums to get you the final coordinates: N 51°(G-H)(H+D).(E-C)(H-E)(H-B) W 000°(F+B).(C+E)(G-A-C-E)(B+C+E).

If you want to work it out while having a cuppa, there is now a café in the church! It's open weekdays from 8:30am to 5:00pm.

If anybody would like to expand to this series please do, I would just ask that you could let Sadexploration know first so he can keep track of the Church numbers and names to avoid duplication.
 
There is also a Church Micro Stats page found via the Bookmark list


Congratulations to mpw246pl for the FTF!


Code: GC4RP5E
ShortDescription: <i>Quick cache in a spot with a splendid view over London.</i>
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=4818c05e-d1b0-4100-b8ec-0a12bc453a8a
Hints: Ankle height, magnetic, next to the big column to the left
LongDescription:
<p align="justify"><img src="http://imgcdn.geocaching.com/cache/03baad9e-e453-4e8a-a7df-7da30e610681.jpg?rnd=0.1556339" align="left" hspace="2" vspace="2" />Unknown to many, the Archway Bridge, sometimes also known under the sad name of "Suicide Bridge" offers not only a swift passage to the afterlife, but also a wonderful view of London.</p>
<p align="justify"><img src="http://imgcdn.geocaching.com/cache/44a38c9c-00b0-406d-a66b-7f64685713d5.jpg?rnd=0.5641291" align="right" hspace="5" vspace="5" /><br />
The Bridge itself, a Grade II listed structure was built between 1897 and 1900 to replace the original Archway Bridge. Designed by Sir Alexander Binnie, the cast iron bridge has segmental-arched span of 120 feet and stretches about 80 feet above the A1 trunk road. Over the years several safety measures have been implemented in attempt to prevent people from jumping. As these appear not to have been efficient, introducing further measures including safety nets is currently being discussed.</p>
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<p align="justify"></p>
<center>You are looking for a small magnetic container, roughly the size of a 35 mm film canister.<br />
And don't forget to enjoy the view ;)</center>
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<center>
<h4><font color="red">Please note that in order to find the cache, you do not need to lean over the railings!</font></h4>
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Congratulations to SirGooch for being the FTF</center>
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<p><a href="http://info.flagcounter.com/gt9Y"><img src="http://s06.flagcounter.com/map/gt9Y/size_s/txt_000000/border_CCCCCC/pageviews_1/viewers_0/flags_1/" alt="Flag Counter" border="0" /></a></p>


Code: GC24W3Q
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=23917239-024e-4413-9635-abbf090e08ac
Hints: On Post. Magnetic
LongDescription:
<strong>LEE NAVIGATION</strong>
<p>The River Lee Navigation is a canalised river incorporating the River Lee (also sometimes spelt River Lea). The river runs from Hertford Castle Weir to Bow Creek/Limehouse Basin, where it meets the River Thames. Historically the river was used to transport goods from Hertfordshire to London, particularly grain. Today the area forms part of the Lee Valley Regional Park, Tottenham Marshes, Walthamstow Marshes and runs parallel to the London 2012 Olympic Park. Extremely popular with walkers, cyclists and fishers, the pathways offer a great opportunity to see an abundance of wildlife and some of the rather beautiful and quirky barges moored at different points along the river. This is also a great walk (or cycle – the path forms part of the National cycle network) if you are looking to avoid tramping through tons of pre and post winter mud as the paths are mostly gravel and really well looked after. Some areas along the walk are nicer than others so be prepared...this is London and as fantastic as it is, some spots aren't so pretty. That said, most are and some are rather stunning and more than make up for their less attractive cousins!</p>
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<center><img src="http://img.geocaching.com/cache/large/5c44baad-7d9b-4c38-8b26-338c1f3d7c6f.jpg" /><br />
<strong>Lesney's gone - now a block of flats</strong></center>
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<p>This series of 70 caches consists of an assortment of small and medium lock-n-lock boxes containing various swaps at the time of planting and rather a lot of 35mm film canisters, some magnetic. Please bring your own pen. The walk is a around 19 miles and follows the path of the River Lee/Navigation from Limehouse Basin, near Limehouse DLR station, to Broxbourne (not too far from Broxbourne train station and bus routes). If you only want to walk in one direction, the overground train line runs almost parallel to the river and train times can be found at www.tfl.gov.uk.Click <a href="http://www.tfl.gov.uk/" target="_blank">here</a></p>
<p><strong>FOOD AND DRINK</strong></p>
<p>There are a whole host of bars and cafes at Limehouse Basin and various points along the route where you can stop off for refreshments.</p>
<p><strong>MORE ABOUT THE AREA</strong></p>
<p>Click <a href="http://www.leevalleypark.org.uk/" target="_blank">here</a> http://www.leevalleypark.org.uk/</p>
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Click <a href="http://www.tottenhammarshes.org/" target="_blank">here</a> http://www.tottenhammarshes.org/<br />
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Click <a href="http://www.walklondon.org.uk/route.asp?R=4" target="_blank">here</a> http://www.walklondon.org.uk/<br />
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You are looking for a 35mm canister at this location opposite the site of the former Lesney's toy factory. Bring your own pen. .<br />
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<center><strong><font size="6" color="red">It can be muggle central along here at times so please take care when retrieving and replacing the cache</font></strong></center>


Code: GC5E38H
LongDescription: <p>A 35mm container (non-magnetic), on the tow path. Just a log roll, use your own pen.</p>
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=5f4d62cd-c4dc-4cc6-9186-fde840c44a09
Hints: In the branches of a tree about 1 metre off the ground.
ShortDescription:
I confess this is not the prettiest part of the canal, but a trail it is - so a cache has got to here! Admire the... nearby industry and gaswork.<br />


Code: GC1TBM4
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=8fef7d38-addf-4f37-b234-bb24c45a4007
Hints: Tree leaning over path. Head height.
LongDescription:
The park is considered to be one fo the most attractive in the borough with its fine water features and formal gardens. It also boasts a water play feature, two tennis courst and a putting green.

Sydenham Wells Park takes its name from the medicinal springs, which were discovered in Sydenham in the mid-seventeenth century, and for a time made the village popular as a spa resort. Several of the 12 former wells lie within the grounds of the park, and the springs are still active today. The park was officially opened to the public in 1901.

ShortDescription:
A lovely park not far from where I live. I only noticed it the other day. The cache is easily accessable from the path, no need for any bushwacking. Parking available in any of the surrounding roads. Like most London parks, open from 8am till dusk.


Code: GC16GJW
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=4e8023c7-8292-4a6c-8475-26e939582139
Hints: Base of big tree, to the left of the seat.
LongDescription:
<p>I encourage caching by public transport. Take the Northern Line to <b>Hampstead</b>, walking distance from there is just over 500m. Alternatively, Bus 210 from Archway to Jack Straws Castle, or Bus 46 from Swiss Cottage to Heath Street (next stop after Hampstead station) will take you within about 200m of the cache. A bicycle will bring you within less than 50m of the cache.</p>
<h2>Hampstead Heath</h2>
<p>Hampstead Heath is North London's largest and probably most important green space. The wildest of London's parks has fields to run in, long grass to roll in, woods to hide in and, most famously, ponds to swim in. In north London this is THE place to get back to nature. Strewn with picnickers, cyclists, families and the rest, the heath is large enough and has enough copses, hills and mounds that a quiet spot is never far away.</p>
<h2>Vale of Health?</h2>
<p>The Vale of Health is a small hamlet, surrounded entirely by the Heath. It seems that the origin of its name is not known for sure today. The location was first known as Gangmoor and later as Hatchett's Bottom. The name Vale of Health was first recorded in 1801 and may have been invented by the property owners in an attempt to change the image of the place, however the old names persisted until around mid 20th century. Today, the Vale of Health is one of the most expensive residential areas in the world.</p>
<h2>The Cache</h2>
<p>Sit down and enjoy the view of the pond. Then look for the cache, a small clip-lock box with some green/black camouflage. Mind the thorns. <b><font color="red">Please take care to replace and cover the cache so that it can't easily be seen.</font></b></p>
<p>Take note of the letter and number under the lid for the <a href="http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=9012cdb4-d7b6-42e3-9609-9800bf748ad0">bonus cache</a>.</p>
<p>Original cache contents: Log book &amp; pens, and a bunch of gifts for kids: 5 small "Action City Fast Wheels" toy cars, 2 "Bejeweled Royal Bracelets", a Ravensburger Disney Princess puzzle, and a set of colour pencils.</p>
<h3>Wheelchair Users</h3>
<p>Access within less than 50m possible. Last part not ideal, over a small path into rough terrain. A helper would be needed to get to the cache.</p>
<h3>Hall of Fame</h3>
<p>Congratulations to the first finders!</p>
<p>1. <b>Gold</b> went to... <b>renatopivano</b> on 8 October 2007<br />
2. <b>Silver</b> for <b>goldpot</b> on 11 October 2007<br />
3. <b>Bronze</b> for <b>rodz</b> on 11 October 2007</p>
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ShortDescription:
Small cache in the semi-wild eastern part of the Heath, next to a nice pond (no swimming here though). Will hold most smaller swaps and TB's.

TravelBugs:
<BR>terminator (id = 2153742, ref = TB2R2YF)
<BR>The Lord of the Caches - Earth Geocoin (id = 3333465, ref = TB41NH2)
<BR>Traveling Zodiac – Pisces Geocoin (id = 3425951, ref = TB44RRF)


Code: GC2C94G
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=aab1665a-1e19-490b-8e6f-7c6bfa374bde
Hints: Just the ticket.
LongDescription:
Our next gate halfway down the steep hill is the Maze Hill House Gate. You’re looking for a magnetic nano and you don’t need to go far from the gate (or cross any roads) to find it. 

Please be wary of Muggles!

And please save space and just initial the log.  And you'll need to bring a pen to do it too!

Photos of yourself with the cache and by the gates are greatly encouraged.

The original version of this cache was found by 191 people.

ShortDescription:
This series takes you around the outside of beautiful Greenwich Park and through each one of the park's 11 historic gates. 

All the caches are outside the park boundary and all are accessible 24 hours a day even if the park is shut. 

The numbering in the series takes you around the park in a widdershins direction ending up back at the north side.


Code: GC429QP
ShortDescription: Black magnetic 35mm film container, paper only.
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=45b66d5e-162f-47b6-8c73-fbbfe223325b
Hints: Behind the red phone box near the Springbok pub, see photo clue
LongDescription:
Queens Park Rangers Football Club (usually referred to as QPR) is an English professional footbal club, based in White City, London. It was founded in 1886 after the merger of Christchurch Rangers and St. Judes Institute, and their traditional colours are blue and white.The team is based in Loftus Road stadium located in Shepherd's Bush, London. It was originally the home stadium of Shepherd's Bush F.C., but became home to its most famous club for the first time in 1917.  In 1981 the ground became the first stadium in British professional football to have an artificial pitch. The four stands are the Loftus Road End (often shortened to The Loft), Ellerslie Road Stand, South Africa Road Stand and the School End, which is used by away supporters.


Code: GC2ARTM
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=67e8d14f-9049-4aa5-b902-660a16ae6c39
Hints: Corner - water side
LongDescription:
<p>The park is closed at night - see the <a href="http://www.leevalleypark.org.uk/en/content/cms/leisure/nature_reserves/bow_creek_park/bow_creek_park.aspx">Lee Valley Regional Park website</a> for opening times and also details of wildlife you might see.</p>
<p>There is CCTV in the park due to the DLR but I can't see any covering this spot - you don't need to do anything that should cause alarm - the cache is not attached to the DLR side.</p>
<p>Like <a href="http://coord.info/GC2831Y">Lyle Park</a>, this is one of those spaces that seems to be used less than it might deserve - though many will have passed through it on the DLR and some may have been here before caching: <a href="http://coord.info/GC1GDN7">GC1GDN7</a>. I hope you enjoy it.</p>

ShortDescription:
Magnetic micro (35mm film container) hidden so that you'll have to walk all the way around this park (the bridge over the DLR is not open). Good path all round though the final is at ground level so may be out of reach.


Code: GC24W3V
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=1d0a3fd2-5009-482f-8b1a-62dd1bf9277d
Hints: Green and Magnetic
LongDescription:
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<center><strong>LEE NAVIGATION</strong></center>
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<p>The River Lee Navigation is a canalised river incorporating the River Lee (also sometimes spelt River Lea). The river runs from Hertford Castle Weir to Bow Creek/Limehouse Basin, where it meets the River Thames. Historically the river was used to transport goods from Hertfordshire to London, particularly grain. Today the area forms part of the Lee Valley Regional Park, Tottenham Marshes, Walthamstow Marshes and runs parallel to the London 2012 Olympic Park. Extremely popular with walkers, cyclists and fishers, the pathways offer a great opportunity to see an abundance of wildlife and some of the rather beautiful and quirky barges moored at different points along the river. This is also a great walk (or cycle – the path forms part of the National cycle network) if you are looking to avoid tramping through tons of pre and post winter mud as the paths are mostly gravel and really well looked after. Some areas along the walk are nicer than others so be prepared...this is London and as fantastic as it is, some spots aren't so pretty. That said, most are and some are rather stunning and more than make up for their less attractive cousins!</p>
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<center><img src="http://img.geocaching.com/cache/b2441b68-a337-4b0a-a305-bd9aa700059a.jpg" /><br />
<strong>Artwork at Cow Bridge</strong></center>
<strong><br /></strong>
<p>This series of 70 caches consists of an assortment of small and medium lock-n-lock boxes containing various swaps at the time of planting and rather a lot of 35mm film canisters, some magnetic. Please bring your own pen. The walk is a around 19 miles and follows the path of the River Lee/Navigation from Limehouse Basin, near Limehouse DLR station, to Broxbourne (not too far from Broxbourne train station and bus routes). If you only want to walk in one direction, the overground train line runs almost parallel to the river and train times can be found at www.tfl.gov.uk.Click <a href="http://www.tfl.gov.uk/" target="_blank">here</a></p>
<p><strong>FOOD AND DRINK</strong></p>
<p>There are a whole host of bars and cafes at Limehouse Basin and various points along the route where you can stop off for refreshments.</p>
<p><strong>MORE ABOUT THE AREA</strong></p>
<p>Click <a href="http://www.leevalleypark.org.uk/" target="_blank">here</a> http://www.leevalleypark.org.uk/</p>
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Click <a href="http://www.tottenhammarshes.org/" target="_blank">here</a> http://www.tottenhammarshes.org/<br />
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Click <a href="http://www.walklondon.org.uk/route.asp?R=4" target="_blank">here</a> http://www.walklondon.org.uk/<br />
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You are looking for a 35mm canister. Bring your own pen.<br />
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<center><strong><font size="6" color="red">It can be muggle central along here at times so please take care when retrieving and replacing the cache</font></strong></center>


Code: GC1HWE4
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=c3ff08c5-6836-4685-837e-1801599b6a40
Hints: Valley Route.
LongDescription:
Heading from gate #4, you now walk through The Rose Garden with its 113 different beds as well as getting a great view of the impressive Ranger’s House (also known as Chesterfield House.)

When you reach the Chesterfield Gate you need (of course) to head outside.  Across the road is the famous Blackheath Tea Hut – why not stop for a cuppa?   At this spot you are looking for a regular sized cache in the series which is hidden (we hope) just out of view.  

Thanks to local cacher The Master Mariner for his kind donation of both the location and the cache container.  Thank you.  We reckon there’s a good chance he’ll be first to find this one!

ShortDescription:
This series takes you around the outside of the park to each of the park's 11 historic gates.  All the caches are outside the park boundary and all are accessible 24 hours a day even if the park is shut.  The numbering in the series takes you around the park in a widdershins direction ending up back at the north side.

TravelBugs:
<BR>Cleo the Soccer Cleat (id = 2783547, ref = TB3E79R)
<BR>Remember Stadtgarde Trier (id = 3852824, ref = TB4K3ZJ)
<BR>Str.Fido's JRT (id = 3447431, ref = TB45G4C)
<BR>The Speedy Beaver (id = 5429864, ref = TB6A20V)
<BR>Travel Astronaut Geocoin (id = 5324497, ref = TB66GBX)
<BR>UK Geocoin (id = 327190, ref = TBRR8E)


Code: GCF011
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=9fbc35ab-b306-4663-af8c-2abb7d0bf4ef
Hints: Under the root end of a fallen tree that straddles the stream.
LongDescription:
This Cache was placed by Dogherd, first adopted by The Prawn of Happiness, then adopted by Battered Blue Land Rover, and is currently in the care of Luzian.<br />
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<p>The cache used to contain a disposable camera. See picture results kindly uploaded by fellow cachers in <a href="http://coord.info/GL3QNPY9">this log</a> and <a href="http://coord.info/GL19DJ2M">that log</a>. Maybe I'll add another camera sometime when I get back to the cache...</p>
<p>The cache is a traditional tupperware container, originally containing when replaced/adopted by Luzian in July 2008:</p>
<div style="margin-left:2em;">A fresh log book, pen, a TB and a participant medal thing from Hastings Half Marathon :)</div>

ShortDescription:
<p>A Hampstead Heath Fallen Giant.</p>
<p>This should be a fairly easy find at the end of a stroll on the heath.</p>

TravelBugs:
<BR>GeoGodders1 K-9 - Essex Race 2013 (id = 4695465, ref = TB5GCTH)
<BR>mitzekatze (id = 3353744, ref = TB42BM7)
<BR>Oly's Helicopter Return to GC3EG1H (id = 4645372, ref = TB5EPNM)
<BR>Princess Penelope (id = 5361203, ref = TB67QHZ)
<BR>TB Compulsive Hoarder / TB Messie (id = 2988081, ref = TB3N34M)
<BR>Travel Heart Geocoin (id = 4044106, ref = TB4TH0Z)


Code: GC5NZP1
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=2215b8c8-7765-4cc5-bc05-e7b714e305ba
LongDescription:
<p>Sticky Situation</p>
<p>This is our first ever cache. We had spent a day walking around Hamstead Heath collecting caches. Hamstead Heath is a lovely to park to walk in. It's child friendly  and there are loads of caches. This cache has the OFFICAL CACHE&amp; sticker on it. It is a brown  container covered in tape.</p>
<p>The content that was in the cache when first laid was :</p>
<p>Kids Spider-Man sunglasses</p>
<p>A first to find certificate  </p>
<p>Gramps (a travel bug)</p>
<p>A bouncy ball</p>
<p>A fake eye</p>
<p>Pottery clogs (small)</p>
<p>Stickers</p>
<p>Compass</p>
<p>Log book and pen</p>
<p>I hope you find our cache. Please respect it, don't ruin it. Please leave great gifts!</p>
<p>GOOD LUCK</p>
I hope you like the cache guardians. Please DONT take them though. Thank you HAPPY CACHING!!!

Hints:
Go through the broken fence  and find a little tunnel of thistles the cache is in the gigantic hollow tree.

TravelBugs:
<BR>2013 UK Mega Event Attendee (id = 4999437, ref = TB5VK43)
<BR>Lackey 2011 - Translator Gold Coin (id = 3820863, ref = TB4J1PJ)
<BR>Yellow Mouse (id = 4338736, ref = TB54DK5)


Code: GC24W3X
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=6ec9b511-eff1-4899-8e3b-aed71ff1c85e
Hints: Behind brick.
LongDescription:
<strong>LEE NAVIGATION</strong>
<p>The River Lee Navigation is a canalised river incorporating the River Lee (also sometimes spelt River Lea). The river runs from Hertford Castle Weir to Bow Creek/Limehouse Basin, where it meets the River Thames. Historically the river was used to transport goods from Hertfordshire to London, particularly grain. Today the area forms part of the Lee Valley Regional Park, Tottenham Marshes, Walthamstow Marshes and runs parallel to the London 2012 Olympic Park. Extremely popular with walkers, cyclists and fishers, the pathways offer a great opportunity to see an abundance of wildlife and some of the rather beautiful and quirky barges moored at different points along the river. This is also a great walk (or cycle – the path forms part of the National cycle network) if you are looking to avoid tramping through tons of pre and post winter mud as the paths are mostly gravel and really well looked after. Some areas along the walk are nicer than others so be prepared...this is London and as fantastic as it is, some spots aren't so pretty. That said, most are and some are rather stunning and more than make up for their less attractive cousins!</p>
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<center><img src="http://img.geocaching.com/cache/large/426cd3cc-683c-4277-bf6e-0b2daf388f09.jpg" /><br />
<strong>The Green Bridge</strong></center>
<strong><br /></strong>
<p>This series of 70 caches consists of an assortment of small and medium lock-n-lock boxes containing various swaps at the time of planting and rather a lot of 35mm film canisters, some magnetic. Please bring your own pen. The walk is a around 19 miles and follows the path of the River Lee/Navigation from Limehouse Basin, near Limehouse DLR station, to Broxbourne (not too far from Broxbourne train station and bus routes). If you only want to walk in one direction, the overground train line runs almost parallel to the river and train times can be found at www.tfl.gov.uk.Click <a href="http://www.tfl.gov.uk/" target="_blank">here</a></p>
<p><strong>FOOD AND DRINK</strong></p>
<p>There are a whole host of bars and cafes at Limehouse Basin and various points along the route where you can stop off for refreshments.</p>
<p><strong>MORE ABOUT THE AREA</strong></p>
<p>Click <a href="http://www.leevalleypark.org.uk/" target="_blank">here</a> http://www.leevalleypark.org.uk/</p>
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Click <a href="http://www.tottenhammarshes.org/" target="_blank">here</a> http://www.tottenhammarshes.org/<br />
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Click <a href="http://www.walklondon.org.uk/route.asp?R=4" target="_blank">here</a> http://www.walklondon.org.uk/<br />
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You are looking for a small sized camouflaged lock and lock box. Bring your own pen.<br />
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<center><strong><font size="6" color="red">It can be muggle central along here at times so please take care when retrieving and replacing the cache</font></strong></center>

TravelBugs:
<BR>Buxom bottle opener (id = 5869869, ref = TB6RTWH)
<BR>Eppertshäuser Schneemann (id = 3551165, ref = TB4902M)


Code: GC24W3Y
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=e3a65c70-00de-4aac-bc68-84edc9e352f3
Hints: Magnetic and low down
LongDescription:
<strong>LEE NAVIGATION</strong>
<p>The River Lee Navigation is a canalised river incorporating the River Lee (also sometimes spelt River Lea). The river runs from Hertford Castle Weir to Bow Creek/Limehouse Basin, where it meets the River Thames. Historically the river was used to transport goods from Hertfordshire to London, particularly grain. Today the area forms part of the Lee Valley Regional Park, Tottenham Marshes, Walthamstow Marshes and runs parallel to the London 2012 Olympic Park. Extremely popular with walkers, cyclists and fishers, the pathways offer a great opportunity to see an abundance of wildlife and some of the rather beautiful and quirky barges moored at different points along the river. This is also a great walk (or cycle – the path forms part of the National cycle network) if you are looking to avoid tramping through tons of pre and post winter mud as the paths are mostly gravel and really well looked after. Some areas along the walk are nicer than others so be prepared...this is London and as fantastic as it is, some spots aren't so pretty. That said, most are and some are rather stunning and more than make up for their less attractive cousins!</p>
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<center><img src="http://img.geocaching.com/cache/6487d86e-92ef-4522-8654-f0e9e05628ef.jpg" /><br />
<strong>Lea Bridge Weir</strong></center>
<strong><br /></strong>
<p>This series of 70 caches consists of an assortment of small and medium lock-n-lock boxes containing various swaps at the time of planting and rather a lot of 35mm film canisters, some magnetic. Please bring your own pen. The walk is a around 19 miles and follows the path of the River Lee/Navigation from Limehouse Basin, near Limehouse DLR station, to Broxbourne (not too far from Broxbourne train station and bus routes). If you only want to walk in one direction, the overground train line runs almost parallel to the river and train times can be found at www.tfl.gov.uk.Click <a href="http://www.tfl.gov.uk/" target="_blank">here</a></p>
<p><strong>FOOD AND DRINK</strong></p>
<p>There are a whole host of bars and cafes at Limehouse Basin and various points along the route where you can stop off for refreshments.</p>
<p><strong>MORE ABOUT THE AREA</strong></p>
<p>Click <a href="http://www.leevalleypark.org.uk/" target="_blank">here</a> http://www.leevalleypark.org.uk/</p>
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Click <a href="http://www.tottenhammarshes.org/" target="_blank">here</a> http://www.tottenhammarshes.org/<br />
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Click <a href="http://www.walklondon.org.uk/route.asp?R=4" target="_blank">here</a> http://www.walklondon.org.uk/<br />
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You are looking for a 35mm canister. Bring your own pen. <strong>Watch out some of the black railings have anti vandal paint!<br />
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<center><strong><strong><font size="6" color="red">It can be muggle central along here at times so please take care when retrieving and replacing the cache</font></strong></strong></center>


Code: GC1HWED
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=20b3bba9-a5f6-46ba-8193-74305e5dddd7
Hints: Box clever.
LongDescription:
Coming back to the park, you now head along the path towards the Maze Hill Gate. As you walk there are some Roman remains a short walk to your west.  These are a Roman-Celtic temple dating from around 100AD. 

Coming out of the Maze Hill Gate you can enjoy the wonderful Vanbrugh Castle just across the road to the east.  Vanbrugh Castle is a ‘Gothick’ folly in the style of a fortress and was build around 1720 by Sir John Vanbrugh.  

You’re looking for a magnetic nano and you’ll need to cross that road to find it.

Loggers are encouraged to post a photo of themselves with the cache whenever they can.  :)

You'll need to bring something to sign the log with.  If you do sign, please use as little space as possible.  You might also need something to get the log out of the nano.

ShortDescription:
This series (mostly magnetic nanos) takes you around the outside of the park to each of the park's 11 historic gates.  

All the caches are outside the park boundary and all are accessible 24 hours a day even if the park is shut.  The numbering in the series takes you around the park in a widdershins direction ending up back at the north side.


Code: GC43VJX
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=b2079a68-0c66-4079-9c00-cf0275a0d64e
Hints: Directly underneath historic machinery.
LongDescription:
Built between 1864-1866 it was originally a testing venue for new types of lamps and lighthouse technology; Michael Faraday even carried out experiments here - there is a small "museum" nearby that pays tribute to him.

You are looking for a container - longer than a 35mm - that has magnets taped to it.   Logbook and pencil inside.

The lighthouse is now home to 'Longplayer' - A continuous 1,000 year long piece of music initially switched on for the millennium celebrations, the music will run uninterrupted until midnight on the 31st December 2999 (You may wish to check opening times on their website though.)

I thought that the Wharf was open at all times, hence initially tagged as 24/7, but it seems that it may be closed at night. Recommended therefore during the day.

ShortDescription:
Located in the Trinity Bouy Wharf area of London's Docklands, where the River Lee meets the River Thames is where you can find London's only lighthouse.


Code: GC4WQD1
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=c4f886ad-3ce8-4daf-97b2-2cd3dba1db7c
Hints: Look under the bridge. You will need to sit on one of the lower girders to retrieve the cache.
LongDescription:
<p>Mind your step when looking for this cache, and be aware of passing muggles. There will be quite a few people using the footpath next to the river.</p>
<p><span style="font-size:13px;line-height:1.6em;">There is plenty of parking on the nearby streets, or Earlsfield station is a 5 minute walk away.</span></p>

ShortDescription:
<p>Here is a bridge over troubled water, but can you find the cache that lurks above the river Wandle? </p>
<p>You are looking for a regular magnetic 35mm pot.</p>


Code: GC2PT3T
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=156cd130-e022-4e2b-bdd4-73a2466a1e2d
Hints: Three four seven eight.
LongDescription:
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<p><strong>This Cache:</strong> You are now at an altitude of 87m having dropped 26m since the source of the River Fleet. Here you can clearly see the way that the Highgate Ponds have been formed by damming the flow of the River Fleet. The two ponds here show a marked difference in elevation. Here the two sides of the valley can also been seen as the river continues its flow downhill.</p>
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<td><a href="http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=23c15d46-8062-4c92-aec3-ade5b324cb0b" target="_blank">The Source</a>-- Prev cache</td>
<td>The Lost River Fleet Series</td>
<td>Next cache--<a href="http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=6fc5c253-1afe-4379-a365-b46945eecda7" target="_blank">Valley View</a></td>
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<center>Congratulations to zdons for the FTF
<p><strong>Bonus Caches:</strong> Some, but not all of the caches contain bonus numbers. There are twelve to collect in total, usually on a small sticker inside the cache container. These will enable you to decode the final coordinates of the Bonus Cache, proving that you have walked the complete route to claim the series.</p>
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<p><strong>Walking Notes [N to S]:</strong> From here continue downhill alongside the ponds, before crossing to the other side at the Mens Bathing Pond. As you walk along the path alongside the Mens Bathing Pond, if it has been wet, you may see standing water on the right hand edge of the path. This has leeched out of the upper sands on the hill, and is running into the Fleet River valley.</p>
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A note about logging your cache from Groundspeak: 3.1. Logging of All Physical Geocaches [Updated 4/23/2012] Physical caches can be Logged online as "Found" once the physical log has been signed." Unsigned log book = No cache found.

ShortDescription:
<p>A series of 22 caches, designed as a downhill walk of just over 8km. It traces the route of the River Fleet, one of the “Lost Rivers of London” now almost completely built over, but its path is still fascinatingly visible. Starting at the source in front of Kenwood House on Hampstead Heath the route passes through Hampstead, Kentish Town, Camden, St. Pancras, Kings Cross, Clerkenwell and Farringdon. It can still be seen flowing into the River Thames at Blackfriars.</p>


Code: GC327R0
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=7aaf4ac2-c99d-4a5b-bf19-805f5ea0179a
Hints: Pass the dutchie (whilst sitting) on the...
LongDescription:
The cache is not at the posted coordinates, but they will take you
to an information sign post. If you're lucky you can park right
next to it but there is parking all the way along this road - and
you can see the trough from here.<br />
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Here's the trough in winter, with some snow birds sitting on
it:<br />
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<img src=
"http://img.geocaching.com/cache/ff4103fa-206b-4698-b97a-213166c5d58c.jpg" />
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The cache can be found somewhere inside the Streatham Rookery - a
lovely little garden area set aside from the Common at these
coordinates: N51 25.ABC W000 07.DEF<br />
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The park closes at different times throughout the year - 9 in the
summer months and around 6 heading into winter so plan your visit
carefully. To answer the questions, look at the sign post (and
ignore halves and quarters etc):<br />
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A = Wandsworth Common<br />
B = Beckenham Palace Mansion - 2x Crystal Palace<br />
C = Crystal Palace<br />
D = Tooting Bec Common + Wandsworth Common - Crystal Palace<br />
E = Tooting Bec Common x 3<br />
F = Beckenham Palace Mansion - Wandsworth Common<br />
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I strongly recommend having a look around the Rookery when you
visit - take a picnic but no BBQs!<br />
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Now for some history:<br />
<br />
The Metropolitan Drinking Fountain and Cattle Trough Association
was an association set up in London by Samuel Gurney an MP and
philanthropist and Edward Thomas Wakefield, a barrister in 1859 to
provide free drinking water. Originally called the Metropolitan
Free Drinking Fountain Association it changed its name to include
cattle troughs in 1867, to also support animal welfare.<br />
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Water provision in the nineteenth century was from nine private
water companies each with a geographic monopoly, which provided
inadequate quantities of water which was often contaminated, as was
famously discovered by John Snow during the 1854 cholera epidemic.
Population growth in London had been very rapid (more than doubling
between 1800 and 1850) without an increase in infrastructure
investment. Legislation in the mid nineteenth century gradually
improved the situation; the Metropolitan Commission of Sewers was
informed, water filtration was made compulsory, and water intakes
on the Thames were forced to be moved above the sewage outlets. In
this environment the public drinking fountain movement began,
initially in Liverpool where the local government was granted the
ability to buy out the private water companies in 1847. It built
the first public baths and then encouraged philanthropic public
drinking water fountains.<br />
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Happy caching!

ShortDescription:
This cache is placed in continuation of the series created by
Merstham Mafia. To continue the series yourself please <a href=
"http://www.geocaching.com/email/?guid=8df5d342-b0ac-4828-aa40-c941fca3dfd6">
Contact Merstham Mafia</a><br />
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The cache is a nano so please bring your own writing implement.


Code: GC43WC1
ShortDescription: <i>A quick and easy cache that you can find while doing the Parkland Walk series by Siloans.</i>
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=7dff6399-40dc-422e-adc3-a268c4a48253
LongDescription:
<center>
<p align="justify"></p>
<h4>This cache has been placed with kind permission of the Ecology Center of the Islington Council.<br />
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</center>
<p align="justify"><img src="http://img.geocaching.com/cache/bfe85459-f83f-45b9-992b-377670094982.jpg?rnd=0.62664" align="right" hspace="8" vspace="2" /></p>
<p align="justify">The cache is dedicated to an interesting sculpture with quite a bit of history that you can see nearby.</p>
The sculpture depicts a Spriggan - a mythical creature, usually of rather ill disposition, which is said to be a guardian of abandoned ruins, barrows and buried treasures. Sometimes Spriggans would even steal human children and leave their own ugly offspring behind, so be on guard if caching with your kids!
<p align="justify">This particular Spriggan is a work of an internationally acclaimed London-based sculptor, Marilyn Collins. Interestingly, it has inspired the horror writer Stephen King to write his short story Crouch End. Apparently, King was directed to the Parkland Walk by his friend, Peter Straub when he asked for a good place for a walk. Looking at the sculpture pushing its way through the wall, one can almost see how it inspired King to write a story about a different world, inhabited by demons and monsters, separated from our own only by a thin veil, which would sometimes give way, letting an unsuspecting person through to their doom.</p>
<p align="justify">The sculpture has also been said to be a tribute to a ghostly "goat-man" who allegedly haunted this particular area in the mid 1980s. Be as it may, local childern would still play a game of dare to walk from the Crouch End Hill bridge to the Crouch Hill bridge in the dark, past this sculpture.</p>
<p align="justify">The cache itself is a 250ml screw-top container, capable of holding most geocoins and smaller TBs. It is accessible 24/7, all year round. The parkland walk can get rather dark at night though, so demons and ghosts aside, I would still suggest you leave it for daylight hours.</p>
<p align="justify"><b>Please note that as of September 2014 the cache had to be moved from its original hiding spot. The new placement is not as nice and accessible as the original, however, it was the only place I could find that would allow me to hide anything larger than a micro. You need to get off the path and reach through the railings to find this cache, however <u>there is no need to do anything dangerous</u>. Still, exercise all due caution as you are near a steep drop! If in doubt, see the attached spoilers.</b></p>
<p align="justify">Good luck and happy hunting!</p>
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<center>Congratulations to Loony Londo for being the First To Find.</center>
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Hints:
On the upper level, magnetic, below the level of the path, in the left-hand side corner of the bridge. You need to step off the path through the broken fence. If needed, see the attached spoilers.


Code: GC5W2AY
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=f1ae32dd-f0cf-4149-b012-73260f3cced8
Hints: Wandering around the Wetlands bog, this cache is hidden inside a ...
LongDescription:
<p>Throughout the georamble you will have to gather numeric clues that will lead you to the final cache, using the usual basic maths. As there are quite a few numbers to gather, we have included a handy table to fill in at the bottom of the description.</p>
<p>Your first task will be to find the aquatics centre at <strong>N51 32.436 W000 00.628</strong>. During the Olympics the likes of Tom Daley was diving for Team GB and Michael Phelps was breaking records in the pool. Once you have arrived look for the number of medals for Team GB and Paralympics GB – <strong>ABC.</strong></p>
<p>The aquatics centre marks the beginning of the georamble, and the rest of the coordinates will lead you on a trail, seeing some of the major sights of the Park:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>N51 32.(B-C)24 W000 00.7A7</strong> – What is the height of the looping red structure that was so iconic during the 2012 games? <strong>11D.E</strong></li>
<li><strong>N51 32.DA7 W000 00.BA7 –</strong> Super Saturday was one of the most successful days for Team GB during the Olympic Games. Team GB won <strong>F</strong> gold medals in 4<strong>G</strong> minutes.</li>
<li><strong>N51 32.DE0 W000 00.BF(G-F) - </strong> What distance did Greg Rutherford jump to win his gold medal? <strong>H.IJ</strong></li>
<li><strong>N51 32.DI3 W000 01.(B-H)(E+F)3</strong> –  Take some time to have a wonder through The Great British Garden. Can you tell me how old was one of the designers? <strong>MM</strong> And also what year were the Games held in that this garden celebrates? <strong>KL1K</strong></li>
</ul>
<p>Your next stop is the indoor arena, that hosted handball and modern pentathlon during the Olympics, at <strong>N51 32.G8(K+M) W000 01.A5L</strong>. Before heading onwards, please take notes of the walking times to the Stratford Centre (<strong>1N</strong>) and the Stadium (<strong>O</strong>).</p>
<p>Head towards <strong>N51 32.OL(M-A) W000 00.B(H-J-J)N.</strong> Behind you you will see the spectacular Velodrome where the likes of Chris Hoy and Victoria Pendleton cycled for Team GB. you will soon be rambling over there, but before you do, find the explanation of the Waterglades. How many metres away will you find a life buoy and safety information? <strong>PQ</strong></p>
<p>Now set off to <strong>N51 32.P(G-F)(K+M) W000 00.(H-Q)6N.</strong> At this little stop off before the velodrome you will find Gaskell’s fort, where hundreds of children play every day. At the bottom of the slide, in what year was Gaskell born? <strong>19RS</strong></p>
<p>Next stop at <strong>N51  32.(R+K)(S+K+K)I W000 00.P(S-K-K)L.</strong> The velodrome itself is easy to spot. As well as the indoor track, there is a road track, BMX and a Mountain Bike trail. On the sign outside, find the name of the main A-road that runs behind the Velodrome: <strong>TU</strong></p>
<p><strong>N51 32.(P-T)A7 W000 00.(U+F)6R:</strong> Your final stop is in Victory Park, the centre of the Athletes Village, now home to hundreds of people. Here, take a note of the number of London Plane Trees have been planted, removing pollution from the London skies (<strong>VW</strong>) and the number of columns in the mirror sculpture (<strong>XYZ</strong>). Both bits of information you will find near the mirror maze itself. Feel free to have an explore – don’t get lost in the mirror maze nor forget to say hi to Victor the gorilla!</p>
<p>You can now use the numbers you have gathered throughout the georamble to work out the co-ordinates of the final cache:</p>
<p><strong>N51 (V-U)K.R(Q+N)(B-I-C)</strong></p>
<p><strong>W000 (Z-O)L.(V+W)U(D+X)</strong></p>
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ShortDescription:
<p>In the Summer of 2012, London held the Olympic and Paralympic games, right here in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford in East London. I visited the games in 2012 and now live in the what-was Athletes village and wanted to share some of the sights of this new community</p>
<img src="http://img.geocaching.com/cache/large/b7cf8519-f5eb-4c34-b364-f6e5c856140c.jpg" alt="Stadium" title="Stadium" />
<p> </p>


Code: GC5F0RH
ShortDescription: <p>View the futuristic and iconic Olympic Orbit Tower</p>
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=622526de-4e68-4f49-b707-d3c659d775d0
Hints: See photo clue
LongDescription:
<p>Black 35mm film canister, hidden within metal rail. Enjoy the wonderful Olympic park and the vast new shopping centre. Stratford International is itself an icon of engineering excellence.  The cache is  a short walk along Montfichet Road.</p>


Code: GC2T2CD
ShortDescription: A small clip and close container.
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=b3712b1e-5316-4d07-a228-5b9fcede27b2
Hints: Why bark up the wrong tree?
LongDescription:
Queen Elizabeth Walk is home to 49f Squadron Air Cadets, SMB Scouts, Barnes RFC (the oldest football club in the land), the London Wetland Centre (formerly Resevoirs) and Barn Elms playing fields, home of Barnes Eagles FC. The playing fields are owned by Richmond council (front) and Wandsworth council (rear) and may soon be home to the new london super sewer!!!

This cache forms part of the SMB (St Mary Barnes) Scout Group series of caches which were assembled by the Scouts and hidden by the assistant Scout leader (Scornelian) as an introduction to Geocaching. Scouts can use Geocaching towards achieving their Navigator badge.

We have tried to be a bit diverse with our cache types and hides with a pencil in most and there are swaps in those big enough to accommodate. We hope you enjoy this series as we expand it.

TravelBugs:
<BR>Paddy's Blessing (id = 2732302, ref = TB3CFZP)
<BR>WOTY 08 Geocoin (id = 2117172, ref = TB2PVWT)


Code: GC58X7K
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=17534e02-4361-4112-8fa8-c2e30cc3d493
Hints: green Tie your shoe lace is it done up lol
LongDescription:
<p>Gipsy Hill railway station is in the London Borough of Lambeth in south London. It is situated on the outer route of the South London Line. The station, and all trains serving it, are operated by Southern, and it is in Travelcard Zone 3.</p>

ShortDescription:
<p>~~A  placed just up the road from the station .</p>
<p>Extreme stealth will be required here as you are in a busy area.</p>
<p> can be done as a quick cache and dash</p>
<p> </p>


Code: GC5CMXV
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=3814f1b4-aa3e-4ccf-8051-2e3962d823ef
Hints: Up against a tree, with classic stick-ouflage.
LongDescription:
<p>One of the most awe-inspiring sites on the Hampstead Heath, this enormous tree fell victim to the powerful storms of late 2013. It instantly became an attraction, with children and adults alike clambering over its great branches, reminiscent of the bones of a fallen dinosaur. It would be a shame to visit the Heath without seeing this tree. Our cache lies about 30 metres away (too many muggles right around the fallen tree!). This cache is just outside the bounds of Kenwood Estate (for a great description of this beautiful English Heritage estate, see the cache named "The Iveagh Bequest"). Our cache is inside a clear plastic food container with a clip lid. Original Cache contents: Logbook, pen, pencil, various small toys, figures, etc. for swapping. This is our very first cache so we made it an easy one. Enjoy!</p>

TravelBugs:
<BR>40 Years Man on the Moon - SiMa1199 (id = 4011219, ref = TB4RDT3)
<BR>Cardiff City Trackable Flag (id = 4570549, ref = TB5C6V0)
<BR>Centenary of Scouting Medallion (id = 790599, ref = TB19AF4)
<BR>Eddie the Duck! (id = 5831726, ref = TB6QH64)
<BR>I'd "DIE" to travel further #2 (id = 5823983, ref = TB6Q94B)
<BR>this little light of mine (id = 5120268, ref = TB5ZMVW)


Code: GC2XW6Y
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=4af0b8fd-1ab9-426f-9e48-dc76cb4f20fa
LongDescription:
IMPORTANT NOTE: The Gates of Greenwich series is a very popular series with many visitors which is great. It would really help if finders could please please use as little space when signing the logs as possible. Just adding your initials only is enough to prove your find. Please help the logs last as long as they can. THANK YOU.

Located on a hilltop overlooking London, Greenwich Park is one of the city's most beautiful parks. It is the oldest enclosed Royal parkland and is home to the Old Royal Observatory, the brand new Planetarium (which is fab and well worth a visit) and the zero line of the Prime Meridian.

The next gate is the Blackheath Gate and boy is it busy, especially when the Donkey Man is there at weekends. So our cache for this gate is a little way away from the gate itself and it’s a now a magnetic nano.  This is quite a difficult find so good luck.

After you find it, please come back into the park and head through the lovely Flower Garden towards the next cache.  

This new GATE 6.2 cache is being put out in honour of DorestGal & GeoDog's meet up in the park on 12/6/11.

MUGGLE ALERT – all the areas around the park are very busy – especially at weekends – so please be mindful it keeping this circular series of new caches safe from Mr & Mrs Muggle.

Please also bring a pen to sign the log, and please sign using up as little space as possible!

This is a new version of the old GATES OF GREENWICH #6. It's in a new location though.

If you can please take and post a photo of yourself with your GPS at the gates of the park on your way in.

ShortDescription:
This series takes you around the outside of the park to each of the park's 11 historic gates.

All the caches are outside the park boundary and all are accessible 24 hours a day even if the park is shut.

Hints:
You'll need to tie your shoe laces to find this one's low hiding place at the south end of the donkey track.


Code: GC5W0KA
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=da28d40d-9f3c-4d36-bcdc-b6ea8daab036
LongDescription:
<p>Each stage has a description of the areas but here is a bit of information on the Borough.  The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames in south-west London, England, forms part of Outer London and is the only London borough on both sides of the River Thames. The borough was formed in 1965 by the merger of the Municipal Borough of Twickenham from Middlesex with the Municipal Borough of Richmond and the Municipal Borough of Barnes from Surrey; council offices were centred at York House in Twickenham. The name "Richmond upon Thames" was coined at that time; it is now commonly but inaccurately used to refer to Richmond. It is governed by Richmond upon Thames London Borough Council, who have kindly allowed this Cache to be placed..</p>
<p>In December 2006, Sport England published a survey which revealed that residents of Richmond upon Thames were the second most active in England in sports and other fitness activities. 29.8% of the population participate at least three times a week for 30 minutes. </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>

ShortDescription:
The try-it trail is all about taking people to different parts of The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. Go to each location and on the cache is a number. Collect all the numbers to get the code to unlock the padlock on the final cache and claim your prize!

Hints:
Stage 2 - as you walk over the bridge you will see a tennis court on the left hand side, on the railing you will see a small magnetic cache. 
Stage 3 - As you come into the park you will see a tennis court on the right hand side, on the railing at the bottom of the left corner you will see a small magnetic cache. 
Stage 4 - There is a very large rugby ball on the edge of the park, if you are leaning against the railing of the A316 looking directly at the rugby ball feel under the railing and you will find a small magnetic cache. 
Stage 5 - As you coming into Kneller gardens the path splits, keep to the right and follow round towards the tennis court. On the bottom of the railing at the corner you will find a small magnetic cache. 
Stage 6 - near the bus stop is a water point (what looks like a metal block) look around the base of it for a small magnetic cache. 
Stage 7 - As you are coming into the square from the main car park you'll see a water drain pipe near the pub, look down towards the bottom on the far side of the water pipe and you will see a small magnetic cache.
Final Cache - Do you see the wooden post and rail? Do you see the greenary which is covering the garden fence? Hidden at the base of the garden fencing is a large black box which is padlocked to a tree. This will not be discreet to find but definitely worth the hunt!!!


Code: GCVMVV
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=e68fac27-ca79-4d99-8abc-a8b394e12d26
Hints: angular bridge in the gap of the bridge
TravelBugs: <BR>Star the Rainbow Monkey (id = 2812309, ref = TB3F67J)
LongDescription:
<b><font face="Bradley Hand ITC" size="4"><font color=
"green"><br />
The Parkland Walk largely follows an old railway line between
Finsbury Park and Alexandra Palace that has been turned into a
linear park, with a section through Highgate Woods. The total
length of the route is 7km/4.5 miles you are looking for a 0.50
litre container</font></font></b>

ShortDescription:
<b><font face="Bradley Hand ITC" size="4"><font color=
"green"><br />
The surface of the Parkland Walk is uneven and may be muddy. I
suggest you cycle it fore the best effect and to see London from
another angle Part of the capital ring</font></font></b>


Code: GC16PA7
ShortDescription: A small to regular size (0.9 liter) cache near the Goodison Fountain in Hampstead Heath.
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=4b0dbd78-6886-40b0-9cfc-a3c793fd645f
Hints: Between the legs of a multi-branched tree. Classic stickoflage.
LongDescription:
<p>I encourage caching by public transport. Take the Northern Line to Archway and continue on <b>Bus 210</b> towards Brent Cross. Exit at stop <b>Compton Avenue / Kenwood</b>. From there, it's about 500m downhill walk to the cache. Bicycles are not officially allowed in this part of the park though.</p>
<h2>Hampstead Heath</h2>
<p>Hampstead Heath is North London's largest and probably most important green space. The wildest of London's parks has fields to run in, long grass to roll in, woods to hide in and, most famously, ponds to swim in. In north London this is THE place to get back to nature. Strewn with picnickers, cyclists, families and the rest, the heath is large enough and has enough copses, hills and mounds that a quiet spot is never far away.</p>
<h2>Goodison Fountain</h2>
<p>The Goodison Fountain was erected in memory of Henry Goodison, involved in the campaign to save Kenwood House. In the summer, meadow brown and orange tip butterflies as well as swifts can be found in the meadow beyond. In winter, flocks of fieldfares and redwings from Scandinavia arrive.<br />
The words around the fountain read: "This fountain, erected in 1929 to the memory of Henry Edmund Goodison of Highgate, honorary treasurer of the Ken Wood Preservation council, was presented by his wife and sons".<br />
Not sure about the water quality, but at least it will be good enough to wash your hands if they got muddy from caching... ;)</p>
<h2>The Cache</h2>
<p>You're looking for an average size, classic clip-lock bock that will hold some swaps and TBs. It's possible to access from "below" (muddy!) or from "above" (thorns!). <b><font color="red">Please take care to replace the cache and cover it up so that it can't easily be seen.</font></b></p>
<p>Take note of the letter and number under the lid for the <a href="http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=9012cdb4-d7b6-42e3-9609-9800bf748ad0">bonus cache</a>.</p>
<p>Original Cache contents: Logbook+pen, and some small gifts (4 toy cars and a fluorescent paint set).</p>
<h3>Wheelchair Users</h3>
<p>There's a well packed (but muddy when wet) path to about 30m of the cache. The last bit is not wheelchair suitable unfortunately (steep/muddy/through plants).</p>
<h3>Hall of Fame</h3>
<p>Congratulations to the first finders!</p>
<p>1. <b>Gold</b> went to... <b>renatopivano!</b> on 15 October 2007<br />
2. <b>Silver</b> for <b>rodz</b> on 16 October 2007<br />
3. <b>Bronze</b> for <b>The Bongtwashes</b> on 16 October 2007.</p>
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TravelBugs:
<BR>Bolsterstone TravelSheep (id = 170644, ref = TBKGBJ)
<BR>Willis first Travel Bug (id = 4792315, ref = TB5KMJQ)


Code: GC24W41
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=3176f472-9919-41d9-ae3c-d163a780df36
Hints: Magnetic at head height
LongDescription:
<strong>LEE NAVIGATION</strong>
<p>The River Lee Navigation is a canalised river incorporating the River Lee (also sometimes spelt River Lea). The river runs from Hertford Castle Weir to Bow Creek/Limehouse Basin, where it meets the River Thames. Historically the river was used to transport goods from Hertfordshire to London, particularly grain. Today the area forms part of the Lee Valley Regional Park, Tottenham Marshes, Walthamstow Marshes and runs parallel to the London 2012 Olympic Park. Extremely popular with walkers, cyclists and fishers, the pathways offer a great opportunity to see an abundance of wildlife and some of the rather beautiful and quirky barges moored at different points along the river. This is also a great walk (or cycle – the path forms part of the National cycle network) if you are looking to avoid tramping through tons of pre and post winter mud as the paths are mostly gravel and really well looked after. Some areas along the walk are nicer than others so be prepared...this is London and as fantastic as it is, some spots aren't so pretty. That said, most are and some are rather stunning and more than make up for their less attractive cousins!</p>
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<center><img src="http://img.geocaching.com/cache/log/large/d8cc3fd4-fd0d-41f8-9981-cd79b5553fc2.jpg" /><br />
<strong>Work going on in front of rink 14/11/12</strong></center>
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<p>This series of 70 caches consists of an assortment of small and medium lock-n-lock boxes containing various swaps at the time of planting and rather a lot of 35mm film canisters, some magnetic. Please bring your own pen. The walk is a around 19 miles and follows the path of the River Lee/Navigation from Limehouse Basin, near Limehouse DLR station, to Broxbourne (not too far from Broxbourne train station and bus routes). If you only want to walk in one direction, the overground train line runs almost parallel to the river and train times can be found at www.tfl.gov.uk.Click <a href="http://www.tfl.gov.uk/" target="_blank">here</a></p>
<p><strong>FOOD AND DRINK</strong></p>
<p>There are a whole host of bars and cafes at Limehouse Basin and various points along the route where you can stop off for refreshments.</p>
<p><strong>MORE ABOUT THE AREA</strong></p>
<p>Click <a href="http://www.leevalleypark.org.uk/" target="_blank">here</a> http://www.leevalleypark.org.uk/</p>
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Click <a href="http://www.tottenhammarshes.org/" target="_blank">here</a> http://www.tottenhammarshes.org/<br />
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Click <a href="http://www.walklondon.org.uk/route.asp?R=4" target="_blank">here</a> http://www.walklondon.org.uk/<br />
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You are looking for a 35mm canister. Please be careful not to drop the canister when retrieving it as it will get wet. Bring your own pen.<br />
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<center><strong><font size="6" color="red">It can be muggle central along here at times so please take care when retrieving and replacing the cache</font></strong></center>


Code: GC4BF21
ShortDescription: Nano cache hidden outside Latymer Upper School
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=952038bc-2188-450c-88e5-1fa91ee1f0d0
Hints: Don't forget to pay!
LongDescription:
This GC is the second one that I have placed, and is at a fairly well known West London School. Latymer School has been around since 1624. It was founded by Edward Latymer for the boys of Hammersmith. The original buildings are no longer around as these were where the Butterwick is now,, by Hammersmith Broadway. The site where the GC is located was built in the 1800's


Code: GC2V03W
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=124f07c2-1e47-446b-a1b2-3efe7a05c130
LongDescription:
A short multi-cache, the final co-ords are a very short walk
away.<br />
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At the published co-ords you will find a memorial to ten men who
died in the building of the Crystal Palace.<br />
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The date of the unfortunate accident is ABth August ACBD.<br />
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N 51 25.(A+B)B(C-A) W 000 03.BAA<br />
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<hr color="#FF0000" size="2" />
If anybody would like to expand to this series please do, I would
just ask that you could let <a href=
"http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?guid=3af7a90d-65ce-45ee-9b73-dc6e95fc9489&amp;wid=bafee28a-5090-4a51-bbf4-aecb69d75d86&amp;ds=2">
Sadexploration</a> know first so he can keep track of the Church
numbers and names to avoid duplication
<hr color="#FF0000" size="2" />
<p>To view the church micro stats page, please click <a href=
"http://www.15ddv.me.uk/geo/cm/cm.html">here</a></p>

ShortDescription:
<center><strong><font size="4">St
Bartholomews</font></strong><br />
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<img src="http://www.agrajag.biz/Images/CM-1801.JPG" /></center>
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Another contribution to this series, started by sadexploration.


Code: GC3EBYT
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=849aae2b-ea16-4e56-900e-4e8036be67bf
Hints: ROYAL MAIL
LongDescription:
THE CACHE IS LOCATED A LITTLE WALK FROM THE STATION ENTRANCE DUE THE THE STATION BEING VERY BUSY DURING THE 2012 OLYMPICS AND DURING THE WIMBLEDON CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT. IT WOULD BE IMPOSSIBLE TO GRAB THE CACHE DURING THIS TIME DUE TO A HEAVY POLICE AND SECURITY PRESENCE SO I HAVE HID IT AWAY FROM THE MAIN MUGGLE AREA.
Southfields is a London Underground station in Southfields in the London Borough of Wandsworth. The station is on the District Line between East Putney and Wimbledon Park stations. The station is located on Wimbledon Park Road at the junction with Augustus Road and Replingham Road. It is in Travelcard Zone 3.
 
Southfields is the most convenient station from which to reach the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, venue of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships; Wimbledon Park station is slightly closer as the crow flies but requires a longer walk.
The station was opened by the Metropolitan District Railway (MDR, now the District Line) on 3 June 1889 on an extension from Putney Bridge station to Wimbledon. The extension was built by the London and South Western Railway (L&SWR) which, starting on 1 July 1889, ran its own trains over the line from a connection at East Putney to its Clapham Junction to Barnes line.
 
The section of the District Line from Putney Bridge to Wimbledon was the last part of the line to be converted from steam operation to electric. Electric trains began running on 27 August 1905.
 
Mainline services through Southfields were ended by the Southern Railway (successor to the L&SWR) on 4 May 1941, although the line remained in British Rail ownership until 1 April 1994 when it was transferred to London Underground. Until the transfer, the station was branded as a British Rail station.
 
The route from Wimbledon to Point Pleasant junction, Putney is still used by South West Trains for empty stock movements and occasional service train diversions, as well as three daily SWT services which run to and from Waterloo via the route in the early hours of the morning, so SWT trains pass through Southfields station on a daily basis, but without stopping. There are very infrequent movements of Network Rail civil engineering trains and light engine movements through the station as well.
A lift from the platform to the ticket office/exit level has been installed (operational from 21 June 2010) as the station will be heavily used during the Olympic Games in 2012 when the Olympic Tennis Tournament will be held at the All England Club. Overall refurbishment and extension works to the station started in March 2009, and finished in late 2010.[2] The shops formerly located on the eastern side of the street-level building were demolished and the site used for a new ticket office, relocated from the western side of the booking hall. A new standard Underground ticket gateline has been installed
Southfields Station and Wimbledon Park station are of almost identical original design, although a mirror image of one another, but both stations have since been altered. Southfields Station has changed the most due to high passenger traffic during Wimbledon Tennis. The left side of the staircase at Southfields was widened (with the extension being built out of wood rather than brick construction) the pillar in the left side of the staircase was originally an external feature. A second doorway was opened up to the west of the original doorway into the ticket office area and a short footbridge was built from the top of the staircase over the railway to Wimbledon Park Road. (In recent times the footbridge had been closed and used as a storage area but after London Underground took over the station they reopened it as an exit.) The southern end of the waiting room on the platform has been converted into a kiosk and the rest of the building is used for LUL staff accommodation. There is therefore no enclosed public waiting facility on the platform.
 
When Southfields Station was transferred from British Rail to London Underground a temporary ticket office was built to the west of the station above the track and the parapet wall of the bridge was removed. This temporary ticket office and the floor it was on have now been removed, but the supporting steelwork that held them up is still there and was used to support a number of temporary structures in connection with the station refurbishment works.
 
The station platform undergoes a makeover each year to coincide with the tournament, funded by a particular company for advertising purposes. For instance, in 2006, the station platform was covered in red flooring, as were the benches, because of American Express's advertising campaign for a credit card that supports an AIDS charity. In 2005, Televisions were installed and played non-stop adverts, also for American Express. In 2009, the makeover was funded by HSBC. In 2010 it was funded by Asda and advertised their strawberries
A KEYSAFE MAGNETIC CACHE CONTAINING LOG BOOK and NO PENCIL
ACCESSABLE TO WHEELCHAIR USERS
COULD I KINDLY AS EVERYONE TO REPLACE THE CACHE BACK EXACTLY AS YOU FOUND IT TO AVOID THE LOG BOOK FROM GETTING WET AGAIN IF ITS PUT BACK IN THE RIGHT PLACE ITS IMPOSSIBLE FOR IT TO GET WET.


Code: GC3QKBW
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=a56d52d2-4bde-4cd1-910e-be83255455ec
Hints: Knee high 'To London'
LongDescription:
<p>30 episodes of Citizen Smith ran on the BBC from 1977 to 1980. The show was written by John Sullivan, who later wrote Only Fools and Horses, and starred Robert Lindsay as "Wolfie" Smith. Wolfie is an unemployed dreamer from Tooting London, a self proclaimed Urban Guerilla who aspires to be like his hero Che Guevara. As leader of the Tooting Popular Front, his slogans are "Power to the People" and "Freedom for Tooting". His aspiration to create a communist Britain are usually thwarted through laziness and disorganisation. This was certainly one of the better 70's sitcoms and I have fond memories of watching Wolfie's antics in South London.<br />
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Tooting Broadway station features in the opening credits of series 1 &amp; 2, and again in the closing sequence of the very last episode. The building used to be a bank before the station was built here. Down in the basement (at the level of the escalator machinery) the old safe door is still present.<br />
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Watch out because this area is muggle central. Please exercise stealth. You are looking for a small magnetic bison container that holds only a log. I'd recommend using public transport to get to the cache site.<br />
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Congratulations to Nightroamer uk &amp; Nikki on their first FTF!</p>

ShortDescription:
<h3 style="color:blue;">This cache is close to Tooting Broadway tube station and is another in the British Sitcom series.<br />
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Code: GC2N5WM
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=4402c585-32db-4550-a802-5c123cc38a3a
Hints: Reach in and Grab!
LongDescription:
Cache is located (apparently) in a Pre-War, Listed, Underground Vent. If anyone has anymore details, please let me know. Filming for the new Dexter Fletcher film "Wild Bill" has just finished here of which I was involved. Film out in June 2011. All the Local homes are about to be demolished to make area nicer/modern for Olympic Event. Cache contains Log Book, Pencil, TB, CITO kit and two packets of Desiccant. Happy caching! Congratulations to JEKUB for being !!!!!FTF!!!!!!. Thank you very much to Probbins2000 for taking the time to explain what this large container is: "I have worked on the underground heavy engineering side and I am fairly sure this is either a smoke vent or a pressure relief vent for the under ground track below. Where the train goes from a grade track (above ground) to underground at a portal sometimes vents were put in to disperse the piston action of the train entering the bore. However, I’m sure someone will know more about it than me"

ShortDescription:
<b><font color="red">This cache is placed close to an Olympic venue/race route, and will be disabled from July 11th to September 10th. Please do not seek this cache during this time.</font></b>You are looking for a Steel cylinder 150 long by 40 diameter. Sizes in mm UNO.

TravelBugs:
<BR>Ice-O-Topes #3 (id = 4159139, ref = TB4YCPP)
<BR>Indalo man (id = 4745811, ref = TB5J36K)
<BR>Jayloki's MGA AGM 2006 Geocoin (id = 750072, ref = TB17Z9T)


Code: GC1TBQF
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=aa1db29d-49e8-4338-98a8-da11d8cff5c8
Hints: Directly behind the left one. Try the tree. You need to log the bison, not the 35mm
LongDescription:
It seems that these stone creatures will not last as the vandalism seems to be taking its toll

Cache is hidden behind the sphinges (plural for sphinx). Your looking for a camo'd bison.

ShortDescription:
Cache is situated in the part of the park which never shuts. The rest of the park is open from 8am till dusk.


Code: GC3WVJH
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=d0dcd815-89a4-4dcc-a68f-526c7d575dde
Hints: Magnetic, on the left
LongDescription:
<p align="justify"><img src="http://img.geocaching.com/cache/9d469d12-c137-4fe9-a5cc-4df9a6976ab7.jpg?rnd=0.4829174" align="right" hspace="8" vspace="2" /> The Christ Church at Crouch End Hill was consecrated in 1862 after being built on a half acre of land donated for this purpose by Charles Scrase Dickins, owner of a large part of the land in Crouch Hill. The church was intended as a replacement for a nearby chapel consecrated in 1848, which, however, had only limited capacity of 150 people.<br />
In 1865, a sum sufficient for expansion of the church to meet its original design was obtained, and in 1867 the first services were held in the extended church, now also having the south aisle. This is the state you will find the church in these days, although some re-structuring works were undertaken in the 1970s and re-configuration of the interior in the 1980s.</p>
<p align="justify">The cache itself is a 35mm film cannister-like container, easily accesible 24/7.<br />
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Happy hunting!<br /></p>
<p align="justify">"If anybody would like to expand to this series please do, all you need to do is let <a href="http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?guid=3af7a90d-65ce-45ee-9b73-dc6e95fc9489">Sadexploration</a> know first so he can keep track of the Church numbers and names to avoid duplication."<br />
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<center>For the Church Micro series stats, click <a href="http://www.15ddv.me.uk/geo/cm/cm.html">here</a></center>
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<center>Congratulations to TR64 for an adventurous FTF. :)</center>
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ShortDescription:
<i>Another addition to the ever-growing Church Micro series. A quick and easy cache that will bring you to the Christ Church at Crouch End Hill.</i>


Code: GC5AGM6
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=e697b048-03c9-43eb-8828-9cd181d6104e
Hints: Behind in corner
LongDescription:
<p>Christ Church is Grade II listed building standing in a prominent position on the west side of Gipsy Hill immediately north of its junction with Highland Road. The church that was consecrated in 1867 was designed by John Giles of Giles, Gough and Trollope. A large ragstone edifice with slated roofs, it consisted of a nave, aisles and a short apsidal chancel. Only 40 feet of the tower were included at that stage. Further building work in 1889 completed the tower and added a vestry and porch.<sup>  </sup>The building was listed as of special architectural or historic interest in 1981 and the description on the English Heritage website relates to its condition at that time.</p>

<p>The majority of the Victorian building was destroyed by fire in 1987, almost the only fabric remaining from the 19th century being the tower. A new church building, designed by Brian Drury, was erected on the cleared site, providing a hexagonal worship area that connects directly to an entrance lobby and to the Goodliffe Hall, a 1960s structure that also survived the conflagration. The new building is of reinforced concrete structure, with timber roof trusses and is entered from Highland Road.</p>

<p>The Victorian church tower is of four stages with a short pyramidical spire and angle turrets. Since the fire in 1987, it has been extended, supplied with a lift and converted into a very unusual detached house called "Highland Tower".<sup>  </sup>Because of its size and commanding position on the upper part of a steep hill, this tower is a notable landmark.</p>

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<p>"<em>If anybody would like to expand to this series please do, I would just ask that you could let Sadexploration know first at </em><a href="mailto:churchmicro@gmail.com" target="_blank">churchmicro@gmail.com</a><em> so he can keep track of the Church numbers and names to avoid duplication.</em></p>

<p><em>There is also a Church Micro Stats &amp; Information page found via the Bookmark list</em>"</p>

ShortDescription:
<p>Another added to this great series.</p>

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<div class="kno-ecr-pt">Christ Church, Gipsy Hill</div>

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Code: GC38EQ1
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=b1fa9638-13fa-4722-9fcd-9fa40d41ca81
Hints: Thorax
TravelBugs: <BR>PrinzZwiebel vs. Bryan (id = 3777307, ref = TB4GJCH)
LongDescription:
The Channelsea Path follows the route of a long since filled in waterway, once a part of the Bow Back Rivers.<br />
It provides a quick link from the Greenway to the new DLR station Stratford High Street.<br />
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These areas were particularly susceptible to flooding from the River Lea which used to be tidal up to Hackney Wick.<br />
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Development at Bow Locks and Pudding Mill in particular have altered the flow and tamed the tides, lowering the river levels so much that this section of the Channelsea was left high and dry.<br />
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As you walk along the path you may see mooring rings in the old sleepers on either side.<br />

ShortDescription:
<center>Previous cache was muggled, replaced with a micro cache, so not suitable for TBs or Geocoins<br /></center>


Code: GCZ60N
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=0c9beac9-e86d-40d2-b875-ac8b302e4eae
Hints: Hidden by MI6.
LongDescription:
FULL DETAILS:

Of course you know about Halley and his comet, but did you also know that Edmond Halley:

Demonstrated a diving bell in the Thames? 

Discovered the proper motion of stars? 

Became the second Astronomer Royal (1720 – 1742)?

Made the first catalogue of stars of the southern hemisphere?

By happy, happy coincidence (or is it???) Edmond’s grave and this tribute cache lay on the meridian line E 000’ 00.000.

On Foot:  
If you’re walking in the area and have just found ‘Gorgeous Greenwich Park’ then why not walk across the heath to Zero in on Halley?  Simply head south across the open heath to N 51’ 28.057  W 000’ 00.092  then follow the little lane south until you’re within a stone’s throw of the cache and Halley’s grave.  

If you’re thirsty afterwards then either head east into the delights of Blackheath Village (pubs and food), or go to the nearby Dacre Arms less then five minutes away.  To find the Dacre Arms go to N 51’ 27.725 E 000’ 00.131 and follow the passage south all the way to the lovely local pub.

Muggle Warning:  
The cache is on an urban street so care is needed that muggles do not spot you or the cache.  Particular warnings for Sunday morning when the church is busy, and school leaving time (3:30p.m.) when the area is swarming with kids in term time.  Please make sure that the cache is unspotted and well hidden before you leave.

Halley’s Grave:  
If you want to see Halley’s actual tomb then it’s located in the churchyard to the south side of the road at N 51’ 27.798 E 000’ 00.018.  His original tombstone was moved in 1854 and placed in the courtyard of the Royal Observatory in Greenwich Park.  The replacement in the graveyard fell into disrepair again over the century that followed, but was restored in the mid-90s by volunteers.  The churchyard is public access and if the gate is locked you can get the key from the vicarage across the road to the north.

This little churchyard is in fact the resting place of no fewer than three Astronomers Royal:  Edmond Halley (1656-1742); Nathaniel Bliss (1700-1764), Astronomer Royal from 1762-1764 buried in an unmarked grave; and John Pond (1767-1836) Astronomer Royal from 1811-1835.)

Halley’s original tombstone (the one now in the Observatory courtyard) bore this inscription in Latin: “Under this marble peacefully rests, with his beloved wife, Edmond Halley, LL.D. unquestionably the greatest astronomer of his age.  But to conceive an adequate knowledge of the excellencies of this great man, the reader must have recourse to his writings; in which almost all the sciences are in the most beautiful and perspicacious manner illustrated and improved.  As when living he was so highly esteemed by his countrymen, gratitude requires that his memory should be respected by posterity.”

The original cache was a fair-sized box and particularly welcomed space and science orientated swaps.

Original cache contents were:

Logbook & pen
Printed paper biography of Edmond Halley (not to be swapped)
Digital wristwatch
Rubber globe of the earth
Horseshoe magnet
Test tube of slime
Ten Star Wars Tazos
Model of Thunderbird 2

Since then though the cache went stolen / missing and I've now (finally) replaced it with a micro-cache with just a pencil & log.  (At least for now - might try a bigger cache in the future again.)  I've now down-scaled it again to be a simple nano as even the micro got muggled.

NOTE: This is now a magnetic nano-cache containing only a log.  You'll need something to sign the log with and maybe something to carefully get it out of the tiny Nano container.

And there is a great new infomation board about Halley etc very close to the cache hiding place.  Enjoy your visit and pay tribute to Halley.

Photos of the site and you there are especially welcome.  :)

ShortDescription:
This nano-cache is located near the final resting place of Astronomer Royal and top boffin, Edmond Halley.  

It’s a good bet that dear old Edmond would have loved the idea of GSP and geocaching, so enjoy this urban nano and pay tribute to his starry genius.  Photos in logs very welcome.


Code: GC24W42
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=9a2b3bae-5738-4cd9-8f1d-aa523230c4ee
Hints: Magnetic
LongDescription:
<strong>LEE NAVIGATION</strong>
<p>The River Lee Navigation is a canalised river incorporating the River Lee (also sometimes spelt River Lea). The river runs from Hertford Castle Weir to Bow Creek/Limehouse Basin, where it meets the River Thames. Historically the river was used to transport goods from Hertfordshire to London, particularly grain. Today the area forms part of the Lee Valley Regional Park, Tottenham Marshes, Walthamstow Marshes and runs parallel to the London 2012 Olympic Park. Extremely popular with walkers, cyclists and fishers, the pathways offer a great opportunity to see an abundance of wildlife and some of the rather beautiful and quirky barges moored at different points along the river. This is also a great walk (or cycle – the path forms part of the National cycle network) if you are looking to avoid tramping through tons of pre and post winter mud as the paths are mostly gravel and really well looked after. Some areas along the walk are nicer than others so be prepared...this is London and as fantastic as it is, some spots aren't so pretty. That said, most are and some are rather stunning and more than make up for their less attractive cousins!</p>
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<center><img src="http://img.geocaching.com/cache/large/e1582e11-0153-49e8-a261-e34bc9309eb9.jpg" /><br />
<strong>Cows nearby</strong></center>
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<p>This series of 70 caches consists of an assortment of small and medium lock-n-lock boxes containing various swaps at the time of planting and rather a lot of 35mm film canisters, some magnetic. Please bring your own pen. The walk is a around 19 miles and follows the path of the River Lee/Navigation from Limehouse Basin, near Limehouse DLR station, to Broxbourne (not too far from Broxbourne train station and bus routes). If you only want to walk in one direction, the overground train line runs almost parallel to the river and train times can be found at www.tfl.gov.uk.Click <a href="http://www.tfl.gov.uk/" target="_blank">here</a></p>
<p><strong>FOOD AND DRINK</strong></p>
<p>There are a whole host of bars and cafes at Limehouse Basin and various points along the route where you can stop off for refreshments.</p>
<p><strong>MORE ABOUT THE AREA</strong></p>
<p>Click <a href="http://www.leevalleypark.org.uk/" target="_blank">here</a> http://www.leevalleypark.org.uk/</p>
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Click <a href="http://www.tottenhammarshes.org/" target="_blank">here</a> http://www.tottenhammarshes.org/<br />
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Click <a href="http://www.walklondon.org.uk/route.asp?R=4" target="_blank">here</a> http://www.walklondon.org.uk/<br />
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<center><strong><font size="6" color="red">It can be muggle central along here at times so please take care when retrieving and replacing the cache</font></strong></center>

ShortDescription:
Many thanks to the Lea Valley Park Authority for granting permission to place a cache in this SSSI area.


Code: GC1TBNQ
LongDescription: Cache is hidden in a lovely wooded area set between some houses and the park.
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=cbdc32ff-058a-4849-84f6-4966f4931749
Hints: Cache title
ShortDescription:
A micro hidden in the wooded area in the north part of the park. The area is used for cycle racing on Tuesdays during the summer. Like most London parks, open from 8am till dusk. Parking available in Thicket Rd, Crystal Palace Park rd or the main car park by the NSC.


Code: GC2AZ8K
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=58d550fc-9041-4bd9-9102-ddc3c66ea338
Hints: Box clever.
LongDescription:
Please be alert to the danger of muggles when seeking this cache.  Please also use as little space signing the log as possible!  And you'll need to bring something to sign the log with as well. 

When finding this cache, don't forget the lovely Flower Garden in the south east corner of the park with it’s lake and woodland walks as well as a Deer Park called The Wilderness (the deer are red and fallow deer.) See the gallery for photos.

When you reach the Vanbrugh Park Gate, you need to leave the park behind you and head across the road (please be careful) towards (but not into) an area known as Cowboyland. 

This version of the cache returns it to its original home, but in the simple form of a magnetic nano.

Findres are encouraged to post a photograph of themselves with this little cache - or a shot or two of the nearby Flower Garden.  Good luck and thank you.

ShortDescription:
This series takes you around the outside of lovely Greenwich Park to each of the park's 11 historic gates. 

All the caches are outside the park boundary and all are accessible 24 hours a day even if the park is shut. The numbering in the series takes you around the park in a widdershins direction ending up back at the north side near Greenwich town centre & the covered market.


Code: GC5M9F1
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=8f2a8346-085a-4f00-9ff7-e457d55d4964
Hints: It can be quite a rocky ride downhill!
LongDescription:
<p>This cache is named after a childrens book by Dr. Seuss of the same name, 'Scrambled Eggs SUPER!' We chose this because the hill where the cache is hidden, is where we have our little egg rolling competition around Easter time (and all our caches are named either directly or referencing childrens books that we love.) Funnily enough Dr. Seuss was actually born in a place called Springfield, though it was in Massachusetts in the USA. Nevertheless a pretty cool coincidence. This hill is also very popular when the snow falls, as im sure you can imagine. My daughter and i have sped down here with the 6 month old strapped in between us. Its a thrill! But there are the odd rocky bumps to avoid!</p>
<p>Springfield Park officially opened as a public park in 1905 and takes its name from its unique geology. The park was formed from the grounds of three private houses, of which only Springfield House (The White House) remains. The park has formalised gardens and conservation areas and has extensive views across Walthamstow Marshes.</p>
<p>The park occupies 14.73 hectares (36.4 acres) and slopes from the high ground on the edge of Stamford hill, to the towpath of the River Lea Navigation on the River Lea. Situated on the other side of the river/navigation to the park is Springfield Marina, a large basin for narrow boats. The higher ground of the park affords views over Walthamstow Marshes to Walthamstow and north east London.</p>
<p>The Georgian Springfield House stands near the main entrance to the park on a road known simply as Springfield. It was a private residence well before the surroundings were given over to housing in the mid-Victorian period. The park area remained intact as a private estate until 1902 when the house and land went up for sale. A group of local businessmen saved the park when it went up for auction and eventually the london County Council took over responsibility for the park and it opened to the public on 5 August 1905.</p>
<p>As well as Springfield House, there were two other large houses on the estate, Springhill House and The Chestnuts. They had to be demolished due to their deteriorating condition when the council took them over. A road called Spring Lane ran through the estate but this was re-routed along the Lee and now forms part of the tow-path walk.</p>
<p>The Capital Ring, a 121-kilometre (75mile) circular walking route around London, passes through the park on the section from Stoke Newington to Hackney Wick, and the distinctive green signs can be seen in the park. Another walking route, the Lea Valley Walk, is close by and can be accessed via the River Lee towpath.</p>
<p>The park received a Green Flag Award in July 2008</p>
<p>Park summer opening: Mon to Sun: 7.30am - 9.30pm. Winter opening Mon to Sun: 7.30am - 4.30pm.</p>
<p>This cache itself should be relatively easy to find. Though its not a normal container, so think it through. There aren't many places to hide something around here. So to get in the right mindset, stand at the top of the track and assume the egg rolling position!</p>

ShortDescription:
<p>This cache is located in the beautiful parkland that is Springfield Park. One of Hackney's lesser known parks, but one of its more sizeable green spaces. This cache is to tempt people off the canal paths and into the wonderful spaces they pass but seldom visit. I hope you enjoy your visit and possibly even discover one of your new favourite parks.</p>


Code: GC4BH6N
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=85004680-4442-4a8b-bb6c-f70e8e300981
Hints: Grey Rust
LongDescription:
I ran the 400 metres here in 1975 on our School's Sports Day. It was the West London Stadium then. I haven't run since.

ShortDescription:
Not within the stadium complex. The hospital is the way in. I'd come in from Du Cane Road. It is possible to drive right up. Park and cache - It's your responsibilty to pay or not.


Code: GC5MBD6
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=9f215843-325a-40bc-a3ad-91b981611f64
Hints: Please make sure you sign the log!
LongDescription:
<p>This cache is named after a series of childrens books by Jill Barklem. </p>

<p style="text-align:justify">'Brambly Hedge is on the other side of the stream, across the field. If you can find it, and if you look very hard amongst the tangled roots and stems, you may even see a wisp of smoke from a small chimney, or through an open door, a steep flight of stairs deep within the trunk of a tree. For this is the home of the mice of Brambly Hedge. <span style="line-height:1.6">The mice of Brambly Hedge live together in a close-knit community making best use of what each season has to offer.'</span></p>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="line-height:1.6">I was given these books early on in my childhood and I now read these same stories to my children who love to think of the animals having their own little communities and going about their daily tasks in a similar way to us, just without us knowing or seeing them!</span></p>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="line-height:1.6">Springfield Park officially opened as a public park in 1905 and takes its name from its unique geology. The park was formed from the grounds of three private houses, of which only Springfield House (The White House) remains. The park has formalised gardens and conservation areas and has extensive views across Walthamstow Marshes.</span></p>

<p>The park occupies 14.73 hectares (36.4 acres) and slopes from the high ground on the edge of Stamford hill, to the towpath of the River Lea Navigation on the River Lea. Situated on the other side of the river/navigation to the park is Springfield Marina, a large basin for narrow boats. The higher ground of the park affords views over Walthamstow Marshes to Walthamstow and north east London.</p>

<p>The Georgian Springfield House stands near the main entrance to the park on a road known simply as Springfield. It was a private residence well before the surroundings were given over to housing in the mid-Victorian period. The park area remained intact as a private estate until 1902 when the house and land went up for sale. A group of local businessmen saved the park when it went up for auction and eventually the london County Council took over responsibility for the park and it opened to the public on 5 August 1905.</p>

<p>As well as Springfield House, there were two other large houses on the estate, Springhill House and The Chestnuts. They had to be demolished due to their deteriorating condition when the council took them over. A road called Spring Lane ran through the estate but this was re-routed along the Lee and now forms part of the tow-path walk.</p>

<p>The Capital Ring, a 121-kilometre (75mile) circular walking route around London, passes through the park on the section from Stoke Newington to Hackney Wick, and the distinctive green signs can be seen in the park. Another walking route, the Lea Valley Walk, is close by and can be accessed via the River Lee towpath.</p>

<p>The park received a Green Flag Award in July 2008</p>

<p>Park summer opening: Mon to Sun: 7.30am - 9.30pm. Winter opening Mon to Sun: 7.30am - 4.30pm.</p>

<p>The cache itself is not a normal container. It is a relatively small hide near the bottom of the steps and naturally camouflaged. Have a little poke about in the ivy being very careful not to damage it and take care with the lid when you find it.</p>

ShortDescription:
<p>This cache is located in the beautiful parkland that is Springfield Park. One of Hackney's lesser known parks, but one of its more sizeable green spaces. This cache is to tempt people off the canal paths and into the wonderful spaces they pass but seldom visit. I hope you enjoy your visit and possibly even discover one of your new favourite parks.</p>


Code: GC24W3N
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=f4861d0f-4dd0-48e8-8e63-a1e2c42a2af5
Hints: Magnetic
LongDescription:
<strong>LEE NAVIGATION</strong>
<p>The River Lee Navigation is a canalised river incorporating the River Lee (also sometimes spelt River Lea). The river runs from Hertford Castle Weir to Bow Creek/Limehouse Basin, where it meets the River Thames. Historically the river was used to transport goods from Hertfordshire to London, particularly grain. Today the area forms part of the Lee Valley Regional Park, Tottenham Marshes, Walthamstow Marshes and runs parallel to the London 2012 Olympic Park. Extremely popular with walkers, cyclists and fishers, the pathways offer a great opportunity to see an abundance of wildlife and some of the rather beautiful and quirky barges moored at different points along the river. This is also a great walk (or cycle – the path forms part of the National cycle network) if you are looking to avoid tramping through tons of pre and post winter mud as the paths are mostly gravel and really well looked after. Some areas along the walk are nicer than others so be prepared...this is London and as fantastic as it is, some spots aren't so pretty. That said, most are and some are rather stunning and more than make up for their less attractive cousins!</p>
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<center><img src="http://img.geocaching.com/cache/e2e00883-623a-4b15-a4f2-04a86180d917.jpg" /><br />
<strong>A.V. Roe Arches</strong></center>
<strong><br /></strong>
<p>This series of 70 caches consists of an assortment of small and medium lock-n-lock boxes containing various swaps at the time of planting and rather a lot of 35mm film canisters, some magnetic. Please bring your own pen. The walk is a around 19 miles and follows the path of the River Lee/Navigation from Limehouse Basin, near Limehouse DLR station, to Broxbourne (not too far from Broxbourne train station and bus routes). If you only want to walk in one direction, the overground train line runs almost parallel to the river and train times can be found at www.tfl.gov.uk.Click <a href="http://www.tfl.gov.uk/" target="_blank">here</a></p>
<p><strong>FOOD AND DRINK</strong></p>
<p>There are a whole host of bars and cafes at Limehouse Basin and various points along the route where you can stop off for refreshments.</p>
<p><strong>MORE ABOUT THE AREA</strong></p>
<p>Click <a href="http://www.leevalleypark.org.uk/" target="_blank">here</a> http://www.leevalleypark.org.uk/</p>
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Click <a href="http://www.tottenhammarshes.org/" target="_blank">here</a> http://www.tottenhammarshes.org/<br />
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Click <a href="http://www.walklondon.org.uk/route.asp?R=4" target="_blank">here</a> http://www.walklondon.org.uk/<br />
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This one is a 35ml container. Bring your own pen.<br />
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<center><strong><font size="6" color="red">It can be muggle central along here at times so please take care when retrieving and replacing the cache</font></strong></center>

ShortDescription:
Many thanks to the Lea Valley Park Authority for granting permission to place a cache in this SSSI area.


Code: GC3C4TP
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=e48678d7-b23f-4068-8951-8712228a1ef1
LongDescription:
St Nicholas is a Church of England congregation in Tooting, South-West London.

The present church building was erected in 1833, but Christians have met here from the very earliest times. A Saxon building stood on the site in the 11th century and from earlier in the 7th century there are records of a Christian community.

Stage 1
N51 25.491 W000 09.740
Joseph Proctor's youngest daughter Emily was born in 1812 and died in 1ABC

Stage 2
N51 25.476 W000 09.740
Tom and Annie Davis' 3rd son Jack was killed in Crete in 1DEF

The cache can be found at:

N51 25.(A-4)B(C+5)
W000 09.(D-2)(E*2)(F+4)

The cache is hidden close by, outside of the church grounds. Please bring a pen.

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If anybody would like to expand to this series, please do, just let Sadexploration know first so he can keep track of the Church numbers and names to avoid duplication.

There is also a Church Micro Stats page found via the Bookmark list.

ShortDescription:
An easy contribution to the series, started by sadexploration. St. Nicholas' Church resides on Church Lane, just off Mitcham Road in Tooting.

Use the two sets of coordinates given to find particular dates. Turn the digits from the dates into the coordinates for the cache using the formula below.

Hints:
Stage 1: Add a pole and it becomes an Olympic event
Stage 2: She looks exhausted
Cache: It comes just before "H"


Code: GC4X855
ShortDescription: Small canister tucked on Willow Farm Lane.
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=5b797532-afdf-41f2-8c95-00694e279f58
Hints: North face
LongDescription:
Deciding to extend the Putney Park Lane series north towards the River, this is the first of three or four caches we hope to place some time.

The cache is named after Willow Farm which was located a little to the south of the cache location.  It was demolished in the late 1880s to make way for the houses between the railway line and the Common.   

It's a lovely spot here.   In the summer, you can enjoy a spot of cricket; in the winter, the morning frost and the low lying hanging mist can be very striking.  Some of the the houses along Lower Common South are quite splendid. 

There have been a number of sightings over the years of a "distressed" woman in a long black Victorian style dress, hair tied back, dashing across the road and vanishing on the Common (a la Scottish Widow).  Complete this cache at night at your own risk .....


Code: GC4754T
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=9f1a9f50-3161-4b72-83fc-fb75554d0d5b
LongDescription:
<p align="justify">Hampstead Heath is a popular place to go for a walk, but not many people know that the Heath is also interesting geologically. Unlike most of London which rests directly on the layer of London Clay, parts of the Heath are capped with an extra layer of the Bagshot Sands. This even gave the name to a part of the Heath - the Sandy Heath.</p>
<img src="http://imgcdn.geocaching.com/cache/66f42fa0-5fc7-4e66-992e-8b54d5b8d09c.jpg?rnd=0.3292897" />
<p align="justify">The Bagshot Sands, called after the deposit first found in West Surrey, were laid down by a shallow coastal sea. The sand is fine-grained, ranging in color from yellow to deep orange and is rich in iron salts. This results in acidification of the soil, making the area unsuitable for agriculture. The sand has, however, found much use in local roadworks, brick-making, laying of railways and even as a filling for sandbags during the WW1 and WW2. Huge quantities of sand, gravel and clay were removed from the Sandy Heath, especially in the 1860s. The devastation of the area was such that The Illustrated London News wrote in 1871: <i>"The very body of the earth has been cut away to an amazing depth … Holes are scooped out close to the high road thirty or forty feet deep, and big enough to bury the corpses of a nation for half a century … but ugly enough to deter the boldest survivor from approaching so ghastly a spot."</i> Fortunately, the Metropolitan Board of Works aquired the area from Sir Thomas Maryon Wilson in 1871, stopping the destructive exploitation. Today the area is mostly covered in mature oak woodland and only the knolls scattered throughout are a reminder of the devastation inflicted century and a half ago.</p>
<img src="http://imgcdn.geocaching.com/cache/large/644ab165-d129-4756-b981-35983c99edab.jpg" />
<p align="justify">At the published coordinates you will find two massive oak trees that pre-date the quarrying, standing on a little hummock and enclosed by a wooden fence. There are also two information boards on the opposite sides of the enclosure that will give you some information about the trees, and importantly for this cache, also about the Bagshot Sands.</p>
<p>In order to log this Earthcache, please send me the answers to following questions via my profile:<br /></p>
<p align="justify">1) When was the Bagshot Sand laid down in this area?<br />
2) Which other areas in London are capped by a layer of Bagshot Sand?<br />
3) What makes the sand unsuitable as mortar?<br />
4) What is the cause of the hummocks you can see around you?<br />
5) Proceed to the nearby Waypoint 2 where you will find one of the Sandy Ponds. Try to explain how these have have formed, bearing in mind the specific characteristics of Bagshot Sands, and describe where does the water come from (eg. spring-fed, stream-fed,...).</p>
<p align="justify">You don't need to wait for my response before logging your find. If there are any problems with your answers, I will contact you.</p>
<p align="justify">Any photos that you would like to upload with your logs are appreciated, although according to the rules, they are not mandatory.</p>
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<p align="center">Congratulations to The Bongtwashes for being the FTF</p>
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Code: GC1TBMK
ShortDescription: A small park behind Sydenham High Street. Plenty of parking in the surrounding roads.
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=52abb6b0-2f91-4d26-bd20-1ef786d2718f
Hints: Magnetic, far left
LongDescription:
Mayow Park is the borough's oldest municipal park, being opened in June 1978.
The park is also host to the Mayow Park Bowls club.


Code: GC5TQHZ
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=6d3e6ac6-3272-4bbd-865f-df2de752715a
Hints: Not all isolated ivy below the waist is what it seems.
LongDescription:
<p>This cheeky nana cache will be found on a large tree.The tree is in a line of other trees, but this tree has attracted growing ivy. Next to this tree is a tiny worn walking path, but is not used that much. It is not wheelchair friendly due its location on the marsh, and the thickness of the surrounding grassland. You will need 3 things. 1) A keen eye. 2) A pencil to log your find. 3) Maybe a pair of twizzers.  The small cache is a well disguised waterproof plastic container with just a log book inside. Have fun &amp; goodluck.   </p>

ShortDescription:
<p><strong>Hackney Marshes</strong> is an area of grassland on the western bank of the River Lea in the London Borough of Hackney. It was incorporated into the Lee Valley Park in 1967. It was originally a true marsh, but was extensively drained from Medieval times, and rubble was dumped here from buildings damaged by air raids during World War II.</p>


Code: GC2JC8Y
ShortDescription: You are looking for a 35mm film canister.
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=e46855af-0290-4efc-9f40-ba23f1e5a3ca
Hints: 2m above ground level. In South 254 Universal Column
TravelBugs: <BR>2012 Gold Medal (id = 2799105, ref = TB3EQFM)
LongDescription:
<p>The above co-ordinates will lead you to the location where you can see a train station building across the high street. This building was constructed for the Stratford Market station in 1891, originally named Stratford Bridge. This is now a new DLR stop named Stratford High Street.</p>
<p>As you view the building there is a fraction behind you. You need the numerator and the denominator to find the final minute decimal values of the co-ordinates. The degree and minute integers are the same as the co-ordinates given above. For both latitude and longitude, values are the lengths of a side of 2 right-angled triangles. For Latitude triangle, numerator found is the hypotenuse, side a = 487. For longitude triangle denominator found is the hypotenuse, side a = 612. Round your answers to the nearest whole number, and then divide by 1000 to give minute decimal values of the co-ordinates. (For more accuracy - 0.004 from Longitude final figure).</p>
<p>The final location was designed by Malcolm Robertson in 1996 to remind us of the areas past connection with industry and the railways, resembling railway lines (more like above title to me). The local railway yards used to employ 3000 workers in the repair depots. With the building of the new Stratford Box the area once again is an important rail link.</p>
<p><font color="red">Congratulations to <strong>JEKUB</strong> for being !!!!!FTF!!!!!!</font>.</p>
<p><font color="green">Closely followed by <strong>Insp-Gadget</strong>. You deserve a mention.</font></p>


Code: GC602K1
ShortDescription: <p>Spliced into the Gates of Greenwich series!</p>
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=4254fc2d-9f6b-457e-83a0-1ed4f30d8143
Hints: central
LongDescription:
<p>This monument was erected in 1931 in memory of Andrew Gibb, one of the first Aldermen of the Metropolitan Borough of Greenwich. As well as being a philanthropist, he presented the borough with one of its mayoral chains.</p>
<p><strong>Please replace the cache out of view!</strong></p>


Code: GCG4E4
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=50fa8693-6c8d-4d72-a4c0-93bc0cc759cb
Hints: At the foot of a big bushy tree through creeper and brambles.
LongDescription:
UPDATE!!
20 January 2008
The cache has been replaced and moved to the other side of the path and a bit further away to make it less visible.  The new co-ordinates are listed below.  Watch out for the brambles!
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The cache is hidden in an area we literally stumbled across on one of our walks.  You may want to spend some time exploring the immediate area after finding the cache, but it can be a bit spooky at night so we would recommend searching during the day.  

The cache is a clear plastic container.  When it was first hidden it contained the following:

- Log book and pen
- NZ$5 note
- Swedish coins
- A red bouncy ball
- South African flag key ring, picked up in a cache on Table Mountain, South Africa
- The Rubber Globetrotter Travel Bug

It was left quite well hidden, and you may find the location a bit thorny if you are not wearing long trousers.  Not saying that that should stop you though!

You can park your car near N51°28.311, W000°14.021 (watch out for flooding!) but you can easily walk there from Putney Bridge tube (subway/metro) or Putney train station if you don't drive.  You can, however, approach the cache from any other direction you like.

Good luck!

ShortDescription:
This is a fairly easy cache but due to some of the people who hang out around here it is not suitable for children and is not recommended at night.  We do however still think it is an interesting area worth a visit.


Code: GC2PP73
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=23c15d46-8062-4c92-aec3-ade5b324cb0b
Hints: Magnetic
LongDescription:
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<center><img src="http://img.geocaching.com/cache/91fc307e-81db-44d3-ba65-ce3e39a7f0a8.jpg" width="720" height="480" hspace="10" vspace="10" align="center" border="0" /></center>
<center><strong>The Source of the River Fleet</strong></center>
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<p><strong>This Cache:</strong> These coordinates mark the start of the walking trail at its most northern point at an altitude of 113m above sea level. Depending on the time of year, and how wet it has been recently, you may notice that a tiny stream meanders out of a small group of trees. The near permanent wetness in the ground turns into a small stream that creates a boggy patch in the beautiful lawns in front of Kenwood House. This is the source of the emergent River Fleet. It flows into the pond which is an accumulation of water caused by damming the river. From here the River Fleet flows down its long forgotten valley into the River Thames under Blackfriars Bridge. Don't forget the Bonus question and code number: At the cache location turn and look North. How many trunks make up the multi-trunked tree. The one that splits above waist height counts as two. This is M. Due to the spot being muggled 10 times in 12 months I have moved the cache container 11 strides 198 degrees North. Magnetic. Sorry about the boring cache but its not worth me making an 11th bespoke cache for it to be taken again.</p>
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<td>None&lt;-- Next cache upstream</td>
<td><strong>"The Lost River Fleet Series"</strong></td>
<td>Next cache downstream --&gt; <a href="http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=156cd130-e022-4e2b-bdd4-73a2466a1e2d" target="_blank">"Be Dammed"</a></td>
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<p><strong>Bonus Caches:</strong> Some, but not all of the caches contain bonus clues, usually a small sticker inside the cache container. There are twelve in total. These will enable you to decode the final coordinates of the Bonus Cache, proving that you have walked the complete route to claim the series. <strong>This one entails answering a Bonus Question:</strong> At the cache location, how many trunks make up the multi-trunked tree. The one that splits above waist height counts as two. This is M.</p>
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<h4>Lost River Fleet Series Status (19/11/12):</h4>
<table border="1">
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<td>No known issues.</td>
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<p><strong>Walking Notes [N to S]:</strong> From the source, walk back up to Kenwood House and continue down the path in front of it (heading east) until you reach a gate on the left hand side with some wooden sheds next to it. Go through that gate and continue downhill on that path.</p>
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Code: GC18RX3
ShortDescription: A small, camouflaged cache hidden near a pond in the "Sandy Heath". Area can be muddy and swampy!
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=3464ceae-7ca5-49c8-97c5-c524c4e426b4
Hints: Root around the tree stump (between path and water)
LongDescription:
<p>I encourage caching by public transport. Take the Northern Line to <b>Hampstead</b> or <b>Golders Green</b>, walking distance from both stations should be just over 1km (uphill from Hampstead!). Alternatively, Bus 210 from Archway or Bus 268 from Finchley Road/Golders Green will take you within about about 300m of the cache. Also, on a bicycle you can get to less than 200m from the cache on roads.</p>
<h2>Hampstead Heath</h2>
<p>Hampstead Heath is North London's largest and probably most important green space. The wildest of London's parks has fields to run in, long grass to roll in, woods to hide in and, most famously, ponds to swim in. In north London this is THE place to get back to nature. Strewn with picnickers, cyclists, families and the rest, the heath is large enough and has enough copses, hills and mounds that a quiet spot is never far away.</p>
<h2>Sandy Heath</h2>
<p>Sandy Heath, also known as "the swamp", is an area at the northern end of the original Hampstead Heath (before the Extension was added). Large amounts of sand and gravel were excavated in this area for centuries for bricks and railway building. The largest amounts of sand were removed in the 1860s, when a part of the area along Spaniard's Road was sold to Midland Railway Co.</p>
<p>Today, the Sandy Heath is covered by a lot of ponds and swampy areas, and some steep hills and hollows left by centuries of sand-digging.</p>
<h2>The Cache</h2>
<p>You're looking for a classic "small" clip-lock box that will hold some small swaps and TBs. Cache is next to some water, at least if it has recently been raining. Some parts of the area can be very muddy and swampy! Stealth required as muggles can appear from most directions! <b><font color="red">Please take care to replace and cover the cache so that it can't easily be seen!</font></b></p>
<p>Take note of the letter and number under the lid for the <a href="http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=9012cdb4-d7b6-42e3-9609-9800bf748ad0">bonus cache</a>.</p>
<h3>Wheelchair Users</h3>
<p>Unfortunately, no good weelchair access in this area (bumpy and muddy)</p>

TravelBugs:
<BR>nijiwitch´s Ulmer Travel Spatz #1 (id = 5224487, ref = TB6359R)
<BR>Penguiny (id = 2722954, ref = TB3C685)
<BR>Travel Bug Mathieu (id = 1228852, ref = TB1R1GA)
<BR>Voor U (id = 778256, ref = TB18XKZ)


Code: GC4C55E
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=f6fcabb0-2de1-4718-b226-582014c03a7a
LongDescription:
<span>Covered in beautiful woodland, West heath borders Golders Hill Park and is also home to the Pergola and Hill Gardens.<br />
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<strong>The Pergola</strong> is a large Edwardian structure built in the early 20th century: A raised terraced and colonnaded walkway, constructed to connect the two gardens belonging to a house then known as The Hill, which were separated by a footpath with public right-of-way. The Pergola is particularly beautiful in early summer, when the many climbing plants which are overgrowing it--such as jasmine, honeysuckle, rambling roses and wisteria--are in bloom. It also offers a stunning sight in autumn when the colours of all these plants and the trees in the Hill Garden are changing. The Hill Garden, a little park with a formal pond, gently sloping lawns and many benches to sit, is the garden that is farther away from the house; it is, like the Pergola, open to the public. The house, now called Inverforth House, and its adjoining garden are privately owned.<br />
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<strong>Golders Hill Park</strong> is also a formal park adjoining the West Heath. It occupies the site of a large house that was bombed during World War II. It has an expanse of grass, with a formal flower garden a duck pond and a separate water garden that leads to a separate area for deer, near a recently-renovated small zoo. The zoo has donkeys, maras, ring-tailed lemurs, ring-tailed coatis, white-cheeked turacos and European Eagle Owls among other animals. There are also tennis courts, a butterfly house and a putting green.<br />
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The Pergola and Hill gardens can be accessed from I<span class="street-address">nverforth Close</span><span class="extended-address">, off North End Way.</span> <font face="Franklin Gothic Book" size="2">Leaving the Hill Garden, you come on to West Heath:</font> were we have planted two Caches prior to the entrance of Golders Hill Park. Both Caches can also be accessed independently without a visit to either The Pergola or Golders Hill Park. There is parking situated along West Heath Road which is Pay and Display between 12:30pm and 2:30pm on Mondays to Fridays. All others times are free.</span><br />
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WEST HEATH 2: Lean On Me<br />
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You are looking for a small sized cache in an unusual container. <span style="mso-spacerun:yes;"> </span>Includes Log paper. We have also placed a FTF pin for the lucky FTF Geocacher.<br />
<p class="MsoNormal">Just large enough for a small Trackable. Please bring your own pen.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>

ShortDescription:
<span>Found in the slightly less visited side of Hampstead Heath - West Heath, which is a favorite walking spot with our Geodog. This cache was originally called Lean on Me as the site consisted of a tree that had fallen and was leaning onto another tree, under which the cache was hidden. Since then the tree which was leaning has fallen and can be seen on the floor next to the original supporting tree where the cache remains underneath. See pictures for spoiler</span>

Hints:
Around the base of the original supporting tree (tree which was leaning has now fallen and can be seen on the ground). Cache is beneath the holly, look for a small rock


Code: GC3EG2A
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=ff558883-ae72-4dfd-aaab-dcced3c60a66
Hints: In line with top step in crash barrier.
TravelBugs: <BR>Jolly Blue (id = 2180519, ref = TB2RZT8)
LongDescription:
This cache listing is named after a line from one of my favourite cartoons "Noah and Nelly in the SkyLark", 1976. Just when I thought we had every type of transport possible is this area, A new Cable Car will service our needs to fly across the Thames. It was going to be funded by London Transport on it's original budget of £25million. Estimates went up to £40million when the project seemed a reality and then settled at £75million when people had to start signing contracts. This is when we couldn't afford it and a sponsor had to be found. An Airline stepped in and now this is the first time ever a private company has it's logo on the underground map, where this link is strangely shown. I hope you enjoy the cache location, viewing Victoria Dock to the East and the Giant dome to the West. It's a busy spot so keep little'ns close by away from traffic. Congratulations to Stevrac for being first to find in 1hr10mins of publishing

ShortDescription:
<b><font color="red">This cache is placed close to an Olympic venue/race route, and will be disabled from July 11th to September 10th. Please do not seek this cache during this time.</font></b>This cache is positioned under the flightpath (almost) of the new cable car that flies between Royal Victoria Dock &amp; Greenwich Peninsular over the River Thames. Container is a magnetic Aluminium cylinder, 50mm diameter x 150mm long.


Code: GC3Q1GP
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=a6869152-f8a3-45ce-b3e4-a5d337587888
Hints: Grey metal cabinet opposite 'Robert', next to station wall. See photo clue.
LongDescription:
Stratford is a place in London East End in the Borough of Newham.  It was historically a farming settlement in the ancient parish of West Ham, which transformed into an industrial suburb following the introduction of the railway in 1839. As part of the growth of London in the late 19th century, Stratford significantly expanded and increased in population, becoming the centre of administration of West Ham in 1886. Stratford’s more recent economic history is a move away from railway works and heavy industry towards a significant commercial and cultural centre. Stratford is the location of the London Olympic Park and is currently experiencing regeneration and expansion linked to the 2012 London Olympics. It is the confluence of road and rail and above all,  culture. Scotch bonnets by the kilo!!!!!
The red , painted  “Robert” is a 38 tonne 0-6-0 saddle-tank steam locomotive  displayed in the forecourt of Stratford Station. It was built in 1933 by the Avonside Engine Company of Bristol for use at the Lamport Ironstone mines railway in  Northamptonshire. It was previously an exhibit at the North Woolwich Station Museum but moved to Stratford in 1999. In 2008  it was repainted at the expense of the Olympic Delivery Authority .

ShortDescription:
Robert the locomotive. A magnetic  35mm film  container tucked behind grey metal cabinet adjacent to glass wall of station.


Code: GC14WF9
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=c198df83-048a-46ff-9304-9b9d692503af
Hints: [Q6] Small lock at the gate [Final] lower, not deeper
LongDescription:
<h2>The Cache</h2>
<p><b>Important: Access only possible during opening hours of the
estate:<br />
8am - 8.30pm (Summer)<br />
8am - 4.45pm (Winter)<br /></b></p>
<p>Walking distance from start to end and back to start should be
just under 2 miles (3km), mostly over grass and non-paved paths. No
problem for most people including children, but unfortunately not
wheelchair- and buggy-friendly. If it has rained recently, paths
can be muddy. Estimated time to complete is about an hour,
depending on your walking speed. Allow some more time if you want
to enjoy the landscape and the art collection in the house. Dogs
are allowed on leads on most parts of the estate, please read the
details at the gates of the estate.</p>
<p><i><b>Part of the estate is a Site of Special Scientific
Interest (SSSI), particularly the ancient woodlands. Please respect
the site and don't leave the paths in the woodlands, cross any
fences, or attempt to enter the estate when it's
closed!</b></i></p>
<p>I encourage caching by public transport. Take the Northern Line
to Archway and continue on <b>Bus 210</b> towards Brent Cross. Exit
at stop <b>Compton Avenue / Kenwood</b>.<br />
For those arriving by car, parking is possible in the West Lodge
Car Park (pay and display - £1 for 2 hours or £2 for 4 hours).</p>
<p>Cache takes some swaps and TB's. Original Cache contents:
Logbook, some gift items from the English Heritage giftshop (a
small wood puzzle, 2 Kenwood House Keyrings, 2 English Heritage
Keyrings, Fridge magnet Zoffany's painting of Dido Belle with her
cousin Elizabeth which can currently be seen in the Kenwood House -
details <a rel="nofollow" href=
"http://www.untoldlondon.org.uk/news/ART47633.html" target=
"_blank">here</a>) + a geocoin and a TB</p>
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<h2>Kenwood House</h2>
<p>Kenwood House is a former stately home on the northern boundary
of Hampstead Heath in London. It is managed by English
Heritage.</p>
<p>The original house, which is the central part of the current
house, was built in early 17th century. The orangery on the left
was added about 1700 and originally used to grow - guess what -
oranges. Hence the large windows.</p>
<p>In 1754 the house was bought by William Murray, 1st Earl of
Mansfield. He commissioned Robert Adam, a Scottish architect and
interior designer, to remodel the house. Adam added the right wing
containing the library (one of his most famous interiors) to
balance the orangery, and added the Ionic portico at the entrance.
The 2nd Earl added two wings on the north side, and the offices and
kitchen buildings and brewery (now the restaurant) to the side. The
Mansfield family lived here until the 1920s. As they planned to
sell the estate for development, an appeal was launched and the
estate was bought in stages for the nation.</p>
<p>In 1925 Kenwood House and part of the estate were bought by
<b>Edward Cecil Guinness, 1st Earl of Iveagh</b>. Lord Iveagh was a
great-grandson of Arthur Guinness, founder of the Guinness Brewery.
He furnished the house and installed his collection of paintings
here, and on his death in 1927 he left Kenwood House and its
contents to the nation - hence the name <i>The Iveagh
Bequest</i>.</p>
<p>The house was opened to the public in 1928. Unfortunately the
furnishing had already been sold before, so the house is largely
empty. Some furniture has since been added. The paintings from
Iveagh's collection are today on display in the house. Enter
through the main gate (at the start location) to enjoy the fine art
from Rembrandt, Turner, Reynolds, Gainsborough and Vermeer, to
admire the great Adam Library built by Robert Adam, and to discover
paintings from the Suffolk Collection with magnificent full length
Elizabethan portraits.</p>
<b>Kenwood House opening hours:</b> <i>(every day except 24-26 Dec
and 1 Jan)</i><br />
11am - 5pm (April-October)<br />
11am - 4pm (November-March)<br />
<i>Admission is free (but donations welcome). No pets allowed
inside.</i><br />
<br />
<h2>Kenwood Estate</h2>
<p>The estate landscape was designed for Lord Mansfield by Sir
Humphry Repton, the last great English landscape designer of the
eighteenth century. The gardens near the house are contrasting with
some surrounding woodland, and the naturalistic Hampstead Heath to
the south. There is also a new garden by Arabella Lennox-Boyd.</p>
<p>Classical music concerts were held by the lake on Saturday
evenings every summer from 1951 until 2006, attracting thousands of
people to picnic and enjoy the music, scenery and spectacular
fireworks. Unfortunately, in February 2007 English Heritage had to
abandon these concerts due to restrictions placed on them after
protests from some local residents. The future of Kenwood House is
now uncertain, as English Heritage depended on the income from the
Lakeside Concerts to maintain the house at a cost of around a
million pounds per year.</p>
<p>About one third of the estate is a site of Special Scientific
Interest (SSSI) due to its semi-natural ancient woodlands. Here
standing deadwood and over mature trees provide homes for over 750
species of insects, including five Red Data Book Species and nine
Nationally Scarce Species, which attract many woodpeckers, nuthatch
and tree creepers. Four species of bats roost on the site which
boasts the largest Pipistrelle bat maternity roost in London. Trees
include Sessile Oak, Beech, Mountain Ash, Holly and Wild Service.
There is also a small Sphagnum bog and a wide variety of other
interesting wood and meadow habitats.</p>
<h3>Did you know?</h3>
<p>The film Notting Hill was partly filmed at the Kenwood
House...</p>
<h3>Hall of Fame</h3>
<p>Congratulations to the first finders!</p>
<p>1. <b>Gold</b> went to... <b>goldpot</b> (how appropriate!) on
15 August 2007<br />
2. <b>Silver</b> for <b>bones1</b> on 24 August 2007<br />
3. <b>Bronze</b> for <b>paul123456</b> on 27 August 2007</p>
<br />

ShortDescription:
A multi that takes you on a walk around the Kenwood Estate in
London's Hampstead Heath. Estimated time to complete is about one
hour. Restricted access hours.


Code: GC24VMK
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=1be514a2-c00b-472c-acb1-bc6742f21f54
Hints: Magnetic.
LongDescription:
<strong>LEE NAVIGATION</strong>
<p>The River Lee Navigation is a canalised river incorporating the River Lee (also sometimes spelt River Lea). The river runs from Hertford Castle Weir to Bow Creek/Limehouse Basin, where it meets the River Thames. Historically the river was used to transport goods from Hertfordshire to London, particularly grain. Today the area forms part of the Lee Valley Regional Park, Tottenham Marshes, Walthamstow Marshes and runs parallel to the London 2012 Olympic Park. Extremely popular with walkers, cyclists and fishers, the pathways offer a great opportunity to see an abundance of wildlife and some of the rather beautiful and quirky barges moored at different points along the river. This is also a great walk (or cycle – the path forms part of the National cycle network) if you are looking to avoid tramping through tons of pre and post winter mud as the paths are mostly gravel and really well looked after. Some areas along the walk are nicer than others so be prepared...this is London and as fantastic as it is, some spots aren't so pretty. That said, most are and some are rather stunning and more than make up for their less attractive cousins!</p>
<br />
<center><img src="http://img.geocaching.com/cache/b2c544a8-c327-48cc-8b9c-5a8e8cfa9878.jpg" /><br />
<strong>View From Horseshoe Bridge</strong></center>
<strong><br /></strong>
<p>This series of 70 caches consists of an assortment of small and medium lock-n-lock boxes containing various swaps at the time of planting and rather a lot of 35mm film canisters, some magnetic. Please bring your own pen. The walk is a around 19 miles and follows the path of the River Lee/Navigation from Limehouse Basin, near Limehouse DLR station, to Broxbourne (not too far from Broxbourne train station and bus routes). If you only want to walk in one direction, the overground train line runs almost parallel to the river and train times can be found at www.tfl.gov.uk.Click <a href="http://www.tfl.gov.uk/" target="_blank">here</a></p>
<p><strong>FOOD AND DRINK</strong></p>
<p>There are a whole host of bars and cafes at Limehouse Basin and various points along the route where you can stop off for refreshments.</p>
<p><strong>MORE ABOUT THE AREA</strong></p>
<p>Click <a href="http://www.leevalleypark.org.uk/" target="_blank">here</a> http://www.leevalleypark.org.uk/</p>
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Click <a href="http://www.tottenhammarshes.org/" target="_blank">here</a> http://www.tottenhammarshes.org/<br />
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Click <a href="http://www.walklondon.org.uk/route.asp?R=4" target="_blank">here</a> http://www.walklondon.org.uk/<br />
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<br />
You are looking for a very small canister. YOU WILL NEED TWEEZERS. Bring your own pen. .<br />
<br />
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<br />
<center><strong><font size="6" color="red">It can be muggle central along here at times so please take care when retrieving and replacing the cache</font></strong></center>


Code: GC4DC1B
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=3e7faaf7-ddaf-443c-90eb-3df7898c158d
Hints: It's not in north London!
LongDescription:
<p><font face="Arial" size="3">The above coordinates are not for the final cache, they will take you to the church itself, where you must collect some information, and calculate the final cache location.</font></p>
<p><font face="Arial" size="3">Background:</font></p>
<p><font face="Arial" size="3">The name "Blackheath" is popularly but erroneously held to derive from its reputed use as a mass burial ground for victims of the Black Death in the 1340s. Less grisly, but more plausible, suggestions for the origin of the name, which was recorded as early as the 11th century, are that it stems from Old English words meaning "dark soil" (although the soil is not particularly dark except when wet), or that it is a corruption of "bleak heath". The latter seems the most likely derivation.</font><br />
<br />
<font face="Arial" size="3">As an area of open, high ground just outside the City of London, the strategic importance of Blackheath has been recognised since the Romans first built their London to Dover road, Watling Street (now the A2) across it. Since that time, the Heath has played host to more than its share of rebel gatherings, military encampments and exercises, royal meetings, religious festivals, sports, fairs, circuses and a host of other activities.</font></p>
<p><font face="Arial" size="3">Onto All Saints’ Church itself: The Earl of Dartmouth, who made the land available, laid the foundation stone in 1857 and on All Saints’ Day the following year (1 November 1858) the Bishop of London came to consecrate the church.</font></p>
<p><font face="Arial" size="3">For 10 years the church lay within the diocese of London until 1867, when the boundaries of the ancient diocese of Rochester were redrawn. As south London expanded in the later Victorian period, it was felt that a new diocese was needed to meet the demands of the population. All Saints was added to the new diocese of Southwark in 1905.</font><br />
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<font face="Arial" size="3">Spiralling costs more than doubled the original estimates for Benjamin Ferrey’s church, and it was eventually completed in 1867. It stands on its own on the edge of the Heath and makes no attempt to relate to nearby buildings. It has Kentish rag surfaces and a spire on the south-west corner. Vestries (1890) and porch (1899) were added by A W Blomfield.</font><br />
<br />
<font face="Arial" size="3">Sir Arthur Sullivan and Gustav Holst brought choirs here and the opera composer Alfred Cellier was an organist.</font></p>
<p><font face="Arial" size="3">So to the cache:</font></p>
<p><font face="Arial" size="3">At the given co-ordinates you will find a black notice board with gold lettering:</font></p>
<p><font face="Arial" size="3">On Sundays, Holy Communion is at A:00 am and Evensong is at B:C0pm.</font></p>
<p><font face="Arial" size="3">Nearby you will find the foundation stone laid by the Dth Earl of Dartmouth on the E October 1857. There are F vowels on this stone.</font></p>
<p><font face="Arial" size="3">At the opposite end of the church, you will find steps leading up to the main entrance. There is a metal railing on the right hand side of these steps with G vertical parts (one appears to be long since missing, don't count this one!)</font></p>
<p><font face="Arial" size="3">Cache can be found at:</font></p>
<p><font face="Arial" size="3">N 51° 28. (A x D) - B - G</font></p>
<p><font face="Arial" size="3">E 000° 00. ((E + F) x B) - (C x G)</font></p>
<p><font face="Arial" size="3">Cache is big enough to hold TBs</font></p>


Code: GC62VTC
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=2dad7eed-ba5a-414a-b2b7-ab7aec494181
Hints: In the bush on the floor in the corner.
LongDescription:
<p><a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=2qx2vpf" target="_blank"><img src="http://i59.tinypic.com/2qx2vpf.jpg" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic" /></a></p>
<p>With a quasar zapper, a pair of antigravity boots and a can-do attitude, Galaxy Girl has single-handedly saved solar systems from black holes, rescued civilizations from cosmic conquerors and captured entire fleets of Blacktron battle cruisers. Phew! So it was time for a holiday. The Millenium Village and it's surrounding area was a perfect place for Galaxy Girl to visit; a place where a new town is being built and a new community is growing.</p>
<p>Deep water nearby.</p>
<p>Large plastic box with logbook in airtight container and lots of decent swag. Please take and replace. </p>
<p>If you see any litter around then please pick it up</p>

ShortDescription:
<p>Galaxy Girl is cheered by life forms on every inhabited planet, moon, space station and asteroid in the cosmos. As an interstellar adventurer, she and her daring outer-space exploits are the stuff of legend throughout the known universe, and even a few of the unknown bits, too.</p>
<p>She learned about geocaching when visiting the International Space Station (GC1BE91) so when she popped to Earth she thought she would join in the fun! Swappables included.</p>


Code: GC5AZR8
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=e8976fce-aaf3-4b26-9a04-7fe19c671932
Hints: Box clever
LongDescription:
<p><u><strong>About A Marathon not a Sprint - under a tunnel approach.</strong></u></p>
<p>The London Marathon is a long-distance running event held in London, United Kingdom and part of the World Marathon Majors. The event was first run on 29 March 1981 and has been held in the spring of every year since. The 33rd London Marathon took place on 21 April 2013, and the 34th London Marathon was on 13 April 2014.</p>
<p>The race was founded by the former Olympic champion and journalist Chris Brasher and Welsh athlete John Disley. It is organised by Hugh Brasher (son of Chris) as Race Director and Nick Bitel as Chief Executive. Set over a largely flat course around the River Thames, the race begins at three separate points around Blackheath and finishes in The Mall alongside St. James's Park. Since the first marathon, the course has undergone very few route changes. In 1982, the finishing post was moved from Constitution Hill to Westminster Bridge due to construction works. It remained there for twelve years before moving to its present location at The Mall.</p>
<p>The first London Marathon was held on 29 March 1981, more than 20,000 applied to run. 6,747 were accepted and 6,255 crossed the finish line on Constitution Hill. The Marathon's popularity has steadily grown since then. As at 2009, 746,635 people have completed the race since its inception. In 2010, 36,549 people crossed the line, the biggest field since the race began. The first wheelchair marathon race was held in 1983 and the event was credited with reducing the stigma surrounding disabled athletes.</p>
<p><u><strong>The Cache</strong></u></p>
<p>As the runners continue towards Greenwich and the Cutty Sark they pass under the tunnel approach road that they had earlier passed over, not far from the start. This is a home-made cache with a log only.You will need a pencil or pen to sign the log and possibly tweezers. Please return the cache to exactly the same place it was found. Although near busy roads, it is accessible for wheelchair users. This is a possible cache and dash, with limited short-term parking possibly available in side streets. This can be a busy area traffic-wise, so stealth is important. I can guarantee thousands of muggles during the race!</p>


Code: GC4H78K
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=96c176fb-5a4b-4c33-bfbe-96b61455e375
Hints: Very low down
LongDescription:
This is one of a series going out to help cachers in their quest for a 31 day caching streak in August 2013 for which they will get a souvenir on their profile page.

We've got together to put out this series of mostly drive-by caches... Good Luck in your Cache Hunt for August '13.

PLEASE ENSURE CONTAINER IS REPLACED AS FOUND. THANKS.

ShortDescription:
The round wall near this cache is the base of one of the water towers that fed the fountains of the Crystal Palace that was destroyed by fire. The water tower survived, but was later demolished as it helped German bombers target London.This cache is wheelchair accessible but having an assistant would help as you have to reach out & down...  You are looking for a green nano container.


Code: GC53HZF
LongDescription: <p>This is a magnetic nano. You will need tweezers to extract the logs.</p>
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=bd1bce05-77a2-4717-acf9-ed476822e1a4
Hints: Down the side, right outside Vesta
ShortDescription:
<p>During the Olympics, Usain Bolt and the Jamaican team stayed in Vesta House, and probably sat on the very bench you are about to visit. Vesta House is a gateway residential tower in East Village, an Olympic Legacy that previously formed part of the Olympic Village for the London 2012 Games. As the tallest building on the site it greets visitors arriving from Stratford with its unique triangular typology and flatiron appearance. </p>
<p>Happy geocaching!</p>


Code: GC48R96
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=5a2ebe97-fd6d-4e23-99d2-d9d700ca839e
Hints: 1. Can't find it? Try again, don't leaf it. 2. IV
LongDescription:
The cache is available 24/7 but if you do wish to visit the park it is open from 7.30am to dusk (with the earliest closing time being 4.30pm during the winter). This cache is just outside Golders Hill Park which is a hidden gem of a park which I am glad to say is my local. Its landscaped grounds contain beautiful plant displays including the peaceful Mediterranean and water gardens. It has a popular café with seating indoors and on the veranda which also has toilets and water bowls for dogs. There is a nice bandstand which has a 2012 Diamond Jubilee top. There is also a variety of leisure facilities including tennis courts, croquet lawn, golf practice nets, zoo and butterfly house and a children’s play area. It was opened to the public in 1898 and has been managed as a discrete and historically important part of Hampstead Heath by the City of London. Congrats to pja_cz for his #59 FTF (without a hint I may add).

ShortDescription:
In an attempt to jazz up London nanos..... This is supposed to be a sneeky cache and looking like a rather difficult cache for some of you. The cache is available 24/7. There is no space for TBs, only a log book. Please bring your own pen. It is already a difficulty 3 and I can't see how it should be a higher rating soooo have added an additional hint which is appropriate to the area and I hope helps.


Code: GC2TZX1
ShortDescription: Small magnetic canister with a log, but no pencil.
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=75c92ef3-45b2-432c-9471-0c965a81dcd9
Hints: No need to go up the stairs
LongDescription:
Located at a footbridge crossing the busy SW Trains Line into Waterloo, linking West and Lower Putney.  Putney Common, just to the North, is a lovely spot to sit on a summer Saturday afternoon and watch the cricket.    

This can easily be combined with a number of other caches around Putney and Barnes Commons.


Code: GC3PZD5
ShortDescription: You are looking for a 35mm film canister in wimbledon park. Good Luck!
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=05461432-a417-460d-8f1d-f9fa86a38c8f
LongDescription:
Wimbledon Park is an urban park in Wimbledon and the suburb south and east to which it lends its name. It is the second largest park in the London Borough of Merton and also gives its name to Wimbledon Park tube station. To the immediate west of the park resides the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Wimbledon Park should not be confused with the much larger and better known Wimbledon Common, further to the west up the hill. The original park comprised the grounds of Wimbledon Park House, the seat of the manor of Wimbledon, situated on the hill to the south, near St Mary's Church, Wimbledon the old parish church of Wimbledon. A series of owners enlarged the park northwards and eastwards. By the 19th century it was at its largest extent, and one of the homes of the Earls Spencer, lords of the manor. The park had been landscaped in the 18th century by Capability Brown when the lake was formed by constructing a dam across a brook that flows from the springline near Wimbledon Common down to the River Wandle in Earlsfield.

Congratulations to hedgepiglet for the FTF!


Code: GC5TQR7
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=c05fd4de-78fa-4edb-bff3-a747eb57536e
Hints: It's a cut-off
LongDescription:
<p>Along the main path look for a tiny path off the side that slips down and leads to a concrete fence that holds the horses inside. If you are standing facing the field in front of this fence, look closely around the cracked supporting post to your right. This cache is a micro cache and you will need to bring some tweezers, and a pencil. Have fun &amp; enjoy the horses, because sometimes they come over for food, and some company. I often bring some carrots to feed them.</p>

ShortDescription:
<p>This is my second cache that I have hidden over on this peaceful and tranquil marsh.</p>

<p><strong>Hackney Marshes</strong> is an area of grassland on the western bank of the River Lea in the London Borough of Hackney. It was incorporated into the Lee Valley Parkk in 1967. It was originally a true marsh, but was extensively drained from Medieval times, and rubble was dumped here from buildings damaged by air raids during World War II.</p>


Code: GC48RBB
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=398b42c8-bef1-441c-afaf-ee3beec9fa2b
Hints: Where Wood and metal collide
LongDescription:
This cache is on the outskirts of one of my favourite parks; Golder's Hill Park. As the name of the cache would suggest Golder's Hill Park houses a free zoo and butterfly house. The zoo has an ever-growing collection of rare and exotic birds and mammals such as the Australian Kookaburra, ring-tailed lemurs and ring-tailed coatis. It is one of only two free zoos in London registered with BIAZA, the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The zoo is in the park and so only accessible when the park is open (7.30am to dusk, the earliest closing time being 4.30pm during the winter). The cache, however, is 24/7. The Butterfly House allows close-up views of beautiful tropical species and the study of the life cycle of these fascinating insects. Opening Hours - 31 March 2012 - 2 September 2012, 2pm - 4pm every day - 3 September 2012 - 28 October 2012, 2pm - 4pm Saturday and Sunday only - 29 October 2012 - 29 March 2013, CLOSED

ShortDescription:
In an attempt to jazz up London nanos..... This cache is too small for TBs. Please bring your own pen. Log book has RITR paper. Cache available 24/7. Yes your GPS will go nuts, perhaps that is another clue?! Please note this cache is a difficulty 3 and plants grow according to the season.


Code: GC5C9TC
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=39546925-96ed-4a8a-9dfc-6715eacb039c
Hints: Enlighten me
LongDescription:
<p>You are looking for a small, tube sized, magnetic, quick grab cache. It is a quiet resindential area. The cache is placed on public grounds, so please don't get onto private land when looking for it.</p>

ShortDescription:
<p>Harlesden might not be the most beautiful area in London, but it shouldn't be left without any geocaches, hence a little serious of "hidden hearts' have been placed around the area. </p>


Code: GC5C9W3
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=c7e183b8-a6c2-4ffd-8443-4d9226024028
LongDescription:
<p>Small, tube sized, magnetic, quick grab cache. Please bring your own pen and sign the log sheet.</p>

ShortDescription:
<p>Harlesden is a melting pot when it comes to cultures. I have hidden a series of caches here, so Harlesden gets some geocaching attention as well :-)</p>


Code: GC5CCC0
LongDescription: <p>Magnetic, tube sized cache. Easy to grab. Bring your own pen.</p>
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=08bb6c9b-33d9-43a7-8e26-7028495f0cb3
Hints: Fence
ShortDescription:
<p>Congrats to Loony Londo who was the FTF and who had to go back and forth for it due to the initial cache that went missing.....Another quick grab on the way to Harlesden...</p>


Code: GC4GB3R
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=86669f33-e765-481a-a3e7-0d3c1dd67180
LongDescription:
Putney Heath is around 160 hectares (400 acres) in size and it sits at approximately 45 metres (148 feet) above sea level.  Because of its elevation, from 1796 to 1816 Putney Heath hosted a station in the shutter telegraph chain, which connected the Admiralty in London to its naval ships in Portsmouth.  This was replaced by a semaphore station, which was part of a semaphore line that operated between 1822 and 1847. Above the hill peak of the A3 at Tibbet's Corner stands an ancient wood fence cattle pound.  This simple wood fence structure, used historically to contain lost livestock, has been listed as a Grade II listed structure since 1983.

Hints:
It is at the base of a tree, protected by some holly from a nearby tree.  But do you gnome which tree it is underneath?


Code: GCV5GT
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=d7d31044-8abd-4ae5-8e37-fb30feb0cb46
Hints: on/in the crane leg cross member nearest to 35
TravelBugs: <BR>Liberty (id = 2176406, ref = TB2RVGJ)
LongDescription:
<div class="UserSuppliedContent"><span></span>
<center><span><font color="red">This cache is placed close to an Olympic venue/race route, and will be disabled from July 11th to September 10th. Please do not seek this cache during this time.</font><br />
<br />
<img src="http://img.geocaching.com/cache/039fd790-5f2b-4ad6-9504-d4ebbed0d55b.jpg" width="200" /><br /></span></center>
</div>
This cache is intended to get you to have a good look around this fab area after you grab the bridge cache see if you can find this one Plumbing pipe help by magnets

ShortDescription:
Another cache around the Excel centre in Becton East London E6 so many road rail and DLR lnks will get you near


Code: GC62YHR
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=98674008-e7a7-4bfe-9719-2544a6968236
Hints: Doing what it says in the title - in a tree behind a brick and concrete structure
LongDescription:
<p>You are looking for a micro container.</p>
<p>This is a high muggle area, so extra stealth required.</p>
<p>A log retrieval tool will be required.</p>

ShortDescription:
<p>A cache hidden in an area we have fond memories of during the 70's</p>
<p><font color="red">This cache will not be available 24/7</font></p>


Code: GC38EM4
ShortDescription: <center>Westfield... Aargh.</center>
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=db4d8b41-9c39-4d6a-bf72-f013fb616ab0
Hints: End bracket, weld H23 WC3
LongDescription:
This cache is placed to give you a break from the crowds.<br />
Placed near Stratfords' Old and New shopping centres it should be approached and retrieved with caution.<br />
Muggles abound and the area is highly sensitive due to the twin attractions of the Olympic Site and the new Shopping Centre.<br />
<br />


Code: GC528YX
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=e86ffdb2-5002-4937-81ee-5ae8f9489d00
Hints: Do it under 3?
LongDescription:
<p><u><strong>About A Marathon not a Sprint - the start.</strong></u></p>
<p>The London Marathon is a long-distance running event held in London, United Kingdom and part of the World Marathon Majors. The event was first run on 29 March 1981 and has been held in the spring of every year since. The 33rd London Marathon took place on 21 April 2013, and the 34th London Marathon is scheduled for 13 April 2014</p>
<p>The race was founded by the former Olympic champion and journalist Chris Brasher and Welsh athlete John Disley. It is organised by Hugh Brasher (son of Chris) as Race Director and Nick Bitel as Chief Executive. Set over a largely flat course around the River Thames, the race begins at three separate points around Blackheath and finishes in The Mall alongside St. James's Park. Since the first marathon, the course has undergone very few route changes. In 1982, the finishing post was moved from Constitution Hill to Westminster Bridge due to construction works. It remained there for twelve years before moving to its present location at The Mall.</p>
<p>The first London Marathon was held on 29 March 1981, more than 20,000 applied to run. 6,747 were accepted and 6,255 crossed the finish line on Constitution Hill. The Marathon's popularity has steadily grown since then. As at 2009, 746,635 people have completed the race since its inception. In 2010, 36,549 people crossed the line, the biggest field since the race began. The first wheelchair marathon race was held in 1983 and the event was credited with reducing the stigma surrounding disabled athletes.</p>
<p>The Cache</p>
<p>This cache is a magnetic nano. You will need a pencil or pen to sign the log and possibly tweezers. Please return the cache to exactly the same place it was found. Although near busy roads, it is accessible for wheelchair users. This is a possible cache and dash, but you should not park here for long, due to its proximity to the very popular heath. This is not exactly at the start, given that there are 3 different ones, and I have needed to avoid placing it too close to existing caches. This is an extremely busy area traffic-wise, so stealth is important. I can guarantee thousands of muggles during the race!</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p style="color:red;font-size:100%;"><strong><em>When I'm out caching I carry a supply of replacement log sheets so that I can help out the cache owner by carrying out any maintenance that's required. If anybody would like to replace any logs that need urgent servicing in my caches, please do so..</em></strong></p>
<p style="color:green;font-size:150%;"><strong><em>Congratulations to Milli100 for this and her #1 FTF.</em></strong></p>

ShortDescription:
<p>I live about a half hour walk from the start of the London Marathon yet have never been to watch it! Yesterday (10/04/2014) I was in Blackheath placing a couple of new caches and I got the idea to begin a series of caches following the route of the event. </p>


Code: GC1TBR9
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=b984ffc2-f427-4d1c-8af0-faa276391367
Hints: Behind GCW
TravelBugs: <BR>Travel Express Geocoin (id = 4077357, ref = TB4VMKJ)
LongDescription:
The station will become a terminus of the East London Line when it opens in 2010.

You are looking for a magnetic micro.

ShortDescription:
Cache is not hidden on railway property. Is available 24/7. The paths like those around the park are tarmac and flat.
Parking available in the side streets in front of the station.


Code: GC5XF8B
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=1ede21af-8645-41c7-9fbc-ef6fd013e7be
Hints: In the bole of a large tree approximately 5 feet up.
TravelBugs: <BR>Garmin Visit UK - London Eye Geocoin (id = 1961423, ref = TB2HKTM)
LongDescription:
<p>I spent the first 8 years of my life living in Abercairn Road, so this is nothing more than a hidden cache to reflect that period of my life. I no longer live in the area and my visit was just that, a flying visit to remember those days.  Granton Primary School looks somewhat 'modern' I have to say and Streatham Vale Park looks so much different as well. I remember being able to stand at some railings and watch the trains go by, now there are houses in the way. Happy Days..!</p>


Code: GC24ZTW
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=b8459cbf-fc80-4a01-9232-989f48843f79
Hints: Corrugated head height
LongDescription:
<strong>LEE NAVIGATION</strong>
<p>The River Lee Navigation is a canalised river incorporating the River Lee (also sometimes spelt River Lea). The river runs from Hertford Castle Weir to Bow Creek/Limehouse Basin, where it meets the River Thames. Historically the river was used to transport goods from Hertfordshire to London, particularly grain. Today the area forms part of the Lee Valley Regional Park, Tottenham Marshes, Walthamstow Marshes and runs parallel to the London 2012 Olympic Park. Extremely popular with walkers, cyclists and fishers, the pathways offer a great opportunity to see an abundance of wildlife and some of the rather beautiful and quirky barges moored at different points along the river. This is also a great walk (or cycle – the path forms part of the National cycle network) if you are looking to avoid tramping through tons of pre and post winter mud as the paths are mostly gravel and really well looked after. Some areas along the walk are nicer than others so be prepared...this is London and as fantastic as it is, some spots aren't so pretty. That said, most are and some are rather stunning and more than make up for their less attractive cousins!</p>
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<center><img src="http://img.geocaching.com/cache/20c96fde-a519-4129-b912-775e2908b4e1.jpg" /><br />
<strong>The River Lee Navigation From Watermint Quay</strong></center>
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<p>This series of 70 caches consists of an assortment of small and medium lock-n-lock boxes containing various swaps at the time of planting and rather a lot of 35mm film canisters, some magnetic. Please bring your own pen. The walk is a around 19 miles and follows the path of the River Lee/Navigation from Limehouse Basin, near Limehouse DLR station, to Broxbourne (not too far from Broxbourne train station and bus routes). If you only want to walk in one direction, the overground train line runs almost parallel to the river and train times can be found at www.tfl.gov.uk.Click <a href="http://www.tfl.gov.uk/" target="_blank">here</a></p>
<p><strong>FOOD AND DRINK</strong></p>
<p>There are a whole host of bars and cafes at Limehouse Basin and various points along the route where you can stop off for refreshments.</p>
<p><strong>MORE ABOUT THE AREA</strong></p>
<p>Click <a href="http://www.leevalleypark.org.uk/" target="_blank">here</a> http://www.leevalleypark.org.uk/</p>
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Click <a href="http://www.tottenhammarshes.org/" target="_blank">here</a> http://www.tottenhammarshes.org/<br />
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Click <a href="http://www.walklondon.org.uk/route.asp?R=4" target="_blank">here</a> http://www.walklondon.org.uk/<br />
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You are looking for a 35mm film canister. Bring your own pen.<br />
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<center><strong><font size="6" color="red">It can be muggle central along here at times so please take care when retrieving and replacing the cache</font></strong></center>


Code: GC353V2
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=2764fb56-777d-4d5e-acfc-116f356664bd
Hints: Not on the Lodge side of the Lane and it doesn't do what it is supposed to do. Screw, don't tug.
LongDescription:
You are looking for a small, non-standard container.  GZ is a little overlooked by the Lodge, so be discreet.

A bit of history:

Putney Park was an old manorial hunting park belonging to the Archbishops of Canterbury and later the king, being sold by Charles I in the first half of the C17th. Putney Park Lane may have been a medieval route providing access to the hunting lodge at The Pleasance, a couple of hundred metres from the northern end, where the lane curves around an open area.  By the C18th, it had been laid out as a formal tree-lined avenue and served as access to a number of grand houses in the locality, including Granard Lodge, Gifford House, Putney Park House and Dover House.  

Putney Park House is the only one of the large houses still standing (located on The Pleasance, west of Putney Park lane, now apartments). Dover House was demolished in about 1920 by the LCC to make way for the Dover House Road Estate, a cottage estate inspired by the Garden City movement in the Arts and Crafts style. 

North Lodge was one of the gatehouses to the lane when it provided access to the mansions.  There is a similar gatehouse at the southern end, although that is not in such good condition.

Until three or four years ago, a fine, if a little run down, gothic style house from around 1850 stood on the other side of this entrance to the lane opposite the Lodge.   Even though it seems that the Dover House Conservation Area was extended in 2007 to include the property, it was demolished after having been boarded up for some years, to make way for the three new new houses alongside GZ.

The lane is un-metalled and well managed by the Parks department of Wandsworth Borough Council.

The resident of the Lodge is aware of the existence of the cache.

ShortDescription:
The first (or the last) of a short series along Putney Park Lane, a pleasant traffic free byway with medieval origins and an almost rural feel that heads south from the Upper Richmond Road to Putney Heath.


Code: GC527Z7
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=223e4b02-30d7-4244-8f49-6404717831ce
Hints: What's grey and rocky......?
LongDescription:
<p>About SideTracked - Blackheath</p>
<p>Blackheath railway station is situated in the heart of Blackheath. The track passes through the village and is crossed by a road overbridge on which the station buildings stand.</p>
<p>Much of the original station, dating back at track level to 1849 and at ticket office level to 1879, remains. It was built using London Brick to a design by George Smith (who also built Greenwich station). At the "country" end of the platforms the lines separate to the North Kent and Bexleyheath Lines. The line to the North Kent route passes through the mile-long (1.6 km) Blackheath Tunnel immediately after the junction; the latter through the shorter Kidbrooke Tunnel after a short cutting.</p>
<p>Blackheath's station has two platforms which are partially covered with a weather canopy. The downside platform has a disused platform face (bay platform) facing towards London, used in earlier days by commuter trains terminating here. Unusually, the track in the bay remains in situ, although it is now heavily overgrown and otherwise obstructed. The area to the north (now a car-park) was formerly an area of railway sidings, where commuter trains were stabled when not in use.</p>
<p>The bay platform used to come into its own when a circus was taking place on Blackheath. Many of the animals would arrive in train vans. The circus would then process through Blackheath Village on to the heath. There is a local legend that on one occasion an elephant took exception to a passing bus — and the bus lost!</p>
<p>The Cache</p>
<p>You will need a pencil or pen to sign the log. Please return the cache to exactly the same place it was found, and make sure it's tucked in out of sight. I have given this a difficulty rating of 1.5 as it may not be easy for a wheelchair user, although it may be accessible. This is a possible cache and dash, but you should not park here for long, due to it’s proximity to the very popular heath.</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p style="color:red;font-size:100%;"><strong><em>When I'm out caching I carry a supply of replacement log sheets so that I can help out the cache owner by carrying out any maintenance that's required. If anybody would like to replace any logs that need urgent servicing in my caches, please do so..</em></strong></p>
<p style="color:green;font-size:150%;"><strong><em>Congratulations to Lindylou1502 for FTF.</em></strong></p>

ShortDescription:
<p>About SideTracked Caches</p>
<p>This cache belongs to the SideTracked series. It is not designed to take you to a magical place with a breath taking view. It's a distraction for the weary traveller, but anyone else can go and find it too. More Information can be found at the SideTracked Website.</p>


Code: GC53PD5
ShortDescription: <p>A small bison tube on the Eastern fringes of the Olympic site</p>
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=e16d531d-8270-4da6-b4cc-4f16bf005b39
Hints: Black, opposite 658E
LongDescription:
<h2 style="font-style:italic;"><font color="chocolate">Olympic Rust</font></h2>
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<img src="http://imgcdn.geocaching.com/cache/large/fd1141e0-01c5-4668-917e-4aec7049b11d.png" /><br />
This new rusty pedestrian bridge is a link between the old and new parts of Stratford.<br />
Along this road lies the Chobham Sports Academy, Olympic Village, Velodrome and the Queen Elizabeth Park.<br />
Anyway, I quite like the ribbed construction and the new rust.<br />
Enjoy.<br />
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<font color="green">Congratulations to Batloaf for the FTF<br /></font>


Code: GC56XZ8
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=e7647779-b5a3-409a-a4dd-2a73f524e17b
Hints: Short alley way lower railings about 1.5 metres from the ground
ShortDescription:
<p>This is a well hidden treasure of a park. I discovered it by accident one day</p>
<p>when I was out on a walk. It is quite small and very well kept. It's well worth</p>
<p>a walk through to appreciate the silence and scenery. The cach is a magnetic</p>
<p>keyholder. Coordinates might be slightly of due to tree cover. There is lots of</p>
<p> alley ways to enter the park from any direction.</p>
Congratulations to bevroutley for first to find.


Code: GC1DJP1
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=df22f4d7-9ac4-46fe-ae55-c6ebb19c5b39
Hints: Old circle scar of missing bark at head height. No ivy or undergrowth nearby.
LongDescription:
Queens wood is fairly unique in being one of the last areas of the ancient woodland that covered Middlesex before the founding of London. Having been managed in victorian times it is now very much left alone with plenty of fallen trees and undergrowth to explore.
The paths through the wood are used by commuters heading up towards Highgate Station who can enjoy a brief moment of aboreal peace on their way to work.

The difficulty rating is high due to the problems of GPS reception in heavy woodland, but you are looking for an area where a mature tree near the path is surrounded by saplings.


Cache hidden on the feast of St. Hermogius.

ShortDescription:
A 0.3 litre camouflaged box hidden in Queens wood, Highgate. Access to the wood is 24/7 but probably not recommended at night. Very near several paths and free parking on road through the wood


Code: GC1XK1P
ShortDescription: Container with log, pencil, will take Coins and small Travel Bugs.
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=119370ea-a7d5-47c6-8660-4b9890b5f59e
Hints: 004
LongDescription:
The place where 70’s glam rocker Marc Bolan died and there’s a shrine there too.  The T Rex (Tyrannosaurus Rex) singer hit the tree here in his girlfriend’s Mini.  Marc Bolan was killed instantly on 16th September 1977.  

Marc Bolan achieved British No.1s with "Telegram Sam" and "Metal Guru".  Other singles were "I Love to Boogie", “Ride a White Swan”, "Children Of The Revolution" and "20th Century Boy" plus many more.

Please be careful of the road, cars drive over the humpback bridge very fast and it’s also a blind bend, so please ENTER the area by the quiet off the road PATHWAY to get to the cache.  Good luck with your hunt.


Code: GC5F5DP
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=1b428a29-f18c-4e42-a055-aceb7176e272
Hints: In tree
TravelBugs: <BR>Lithuanian Flag. A Gift From Samiras (id = 5356690, ref = TB67JWC)
LongDescription:
<p>This side of Golder's Green Hill Park is not as popular as to the more lanscaped side. The wildness cries out for a cache to match it's settings. There are plenty of robins about who will be watching you. Golders Hill Park's landscaped grounds contain beautiful plant displays including the peaceful Mediterranean and water gardens, a popular café and a bandstand. There is also a variety of leisure facilities including tennis courts, croquet lawn, golf practice nets, zoo and butterfly house and a children's play area. Golders Hill Park was opened to the public in 1898 and has been managed as a discrete and historically important part of Hampstead Heath by the City of London since 1989. The cache container itself is not a plastic box. Park Opening Hours - 7.30am to dusk (with the earliest closing time being 4.30pm during the winter).</p>

<p> </p>

<p> </p>

ShortDescription:
<div class="UserSuppliedContent" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:12px;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(89, 74, 66);line-height:18.0017986297607px;">This cache is not large enough for TBs, only a log book. Please bring your own pen. This is not available 24/7. </div>


Code: GC602HN
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=f9c6f526-4d7b-40bb-9a8d-6dbf11bfbde8
Hints: black bracket above SJ
LongDescription:
<center><img src="https://d1u1p2xjjiahg3.cloudfront.net/d963e80b-e366-4afc-8f47-896c69bc225b_l.jpg" /></center>
<p>St John the Evangelist's Church is "a local landmark" and "a focal point" in a prominent position: it stands on an island surrounded by roads and housing. It is built of Kentish Ragstone, a local material, and has a roof of Welsh slate.</p>
<p>The plan consists of a nave with aisles on both sides, an aisled chancel with a lower roofline and flanked by a vestry and an organ chamber, porches on two sides, and a tower and the west end. This is topped with a "good" tall spire whose lowest stage is concealed by a parapet. The tower is buttressed at each corner and has windows with decorative tracery, clock faces, a pinnacled upper stage and a stair turret in one corner.</p>
<p>The architectural style is largely Perpendicular Gothic Revival, which was out of fashion by the 1850s, although there are some Decorated Gothic Revival elements. The architect Arthur Ashpitel, who worked extensively in Kent, was associated with Anglican evangelicalism; this may have led him to use the Perpendicular style, which was popular with that movement.</p>
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See also the Church Micro <a href="http://www.15ddv.me.uk/geo/cm/cm.html">Statistics</a> and <a href="http://www.15ddv.me.uk/geo/cm/index.html">Home</a> pages for further information about the series.<br />
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ShortDescription:
<p>Cache &amp; Dash opportunity at this handsome church.</p>
<p>Part of Sadexploration's Church Micro series.</p>


Code: GC35PR9
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=0b8b59b8-21cf-4383-b889-b0205f6c0300
Hints: Hinge.
LongDescription:
You will find yourself on the open space called the Pleasance, looking for a small canister, log only, so bring your own pen.


For a bit of history, see North Lodge (GC353V2).

Putney Park House is the only one of the large mansions accessed by Putney Park Lane that remains to this day.  It is a Grade II listed Mid-Georgian house with large stuccoed additions built by Decimus Burton for a Mr. Robert Hutton in 1837-8.  It stands just off Pleasance Road, to the south west of GZ, surrounded by the houses of the Dover Park Estate, long since divided into apartments.  A fabulous cedar tree (I think) stands in the front garden of the house, which you can see through the gates.

ShortDescription:
The second of a short series along Putney Park Lane, a pleasant traffic free byway with medieval origins and an almost rural feel that heads south from the Upper Richmond Road to Putney Heath.


Code: GC62YG1
ShortDescription: A cache hidden in an area we have fond memories of growing up in the 70's
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=2864ea6e-a86b-4062-a189-7c33f26298bc
Hints: Stuck to the metal uprights. Corner - but not 90°
LongDescription:
<p><font color="red">This cache will not be available 24/7</font></p>
You will be looking for a magnetic container close to the lake. There is clearly going to be high muggle activity, so extra stealth is required.
<p>Please replace the cache well hidden to avoid it being muggled.</p>
<p>You may require a log removal implement.</p>


Code: GC1RZPV
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=c5534bd1-4fff-4962-b65e-330f21b7fe92
Hints: log book only
LongDescription:
<center>
<img src="http://img.geocaching.com/cache/571287ce-7ffd-4ef2-9525-c0535fdfa509.jpg" />
</center>
<p>Carry On Dick was the 26th Carry On film. It was released in
1974 and marked the end of an era for the series. It featured the
last appearances of Sid James, Barbara Windsor and Hattie Jacques.
The story is based on the Dick Turpin legend and features Turpin
(James) as an antihero, attempting to evade capture by the
authorities.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhvKWMVksBA">Film
Clip</a></p>
<p>Plot Summary: The film, set in the 1730s, depicts an England
that is being over-run by highwaymen, such as the legendary Dick
Turpin, known in the film as Big Dick. To combat this, the Bow
Street Runners are established, and their chief, Sir Roger Daley
(Bernard Bresslaw), sends two of his men - Desmond Fancey (Kenneth
Williams) and Jock Strapp (Jack Douglas) - to deal with Turpin
after his coach is held up and all his belongings are taken,
including his clothes and those of his wife. The men work out that
Turpin's crimes are centred on the Dencher area and head there to
investigate.<br />
Dick Turpin is actually the alter ego of the local rector, the
Reverend Flasher, and his accomplices are Harriet (Barbara
Windsor), the rectory housekeeper, and Tom (Peter Butterworth) who
pumps the church organ. The trio of criminals are therefore named
Tom, Dick and Harry, Harry being a reference to the name Harriet.
Due to the rector's position in society, no-one suspects him and
the Bow Street Runners even take him into their confidence. Their
first attempt to catch Turpin stems from inaccurate information
that he possesses an unusual birthmark - in an awkward place.
Strapp attempts to observe men with matching birthmarks but this
ends in failure when he is thrown out of the local pub for being a
peeping tom. Meanwhile Fancey is also chased from the pub by the
members of a travelling show whom Turpin has tricked into
attempting to discover if he has the birthmark.<br />
Their next attempt also fails - they arrange a meeting with Turpin
when they plan to arrest him, but Turpin sends the local policemen
who arrest Fancey and Strapp on suspicion of being the highwayman
and an accomplice. On receiving a message of Turpin's arrest, Roger
Daley sets off for Dencher with his wife, but their coach is again
held up by Turpin's gang. Upon finding that it was Fancey and
Strapp who were arrested by mistake, he takes personal charge of
the search for Turpin. Turpin's assistant Harriet is arrested after
Lady Daley recognises a bracelet she is wearing as one Turpin stole
from her. Daley hopes to trap Turpin as he comes to rescue Harriet
but his men are outsmarted and Turpin frees her. After he learns
that Fancey revealed their plan to Reverend Flasher, Daley deduces
that he must be Turpin and heads to the Church to arrest him.
Turpin again manages to escape, however, and the film ends with him
stealing Daley's carriage and fleeing into Scotland with
Harriet.<br />
In 1750 King George set up a Special police Force called The Bow
Street Runners to combat a wave of violence and crime that swept
England. Before long, highwaymen, footpads and other scoundrels of
the day were having a swinging time - from the gallows.</p>
<p>The sign depicts a skulking highwayman wearing a long-brimmed
hat and brandishing a pistol, obviously intent on surprising his
next victim. It was made in 1936 to a design by a Mr L. Hoare of
Fulham, who was a student at the nearby Putney College of Art, and
celebrates the memory of a famous highwayman who used to frequent
the then lonely wastes of Putney Heath in the days before the
highways were well policed.</p>
<p><b><font face="Times new roman" color="Red" size="6">Tibbets
corner with stories of Highwaymen, footpads and hangings are all
unfounded but add to the story. The sign post is it Big Dick or
just some footpad as people suggest. The place is not the sort of
place to hang around after sundown.</font><br /></b></p>
<p><b>Other information: Sid was twice the age of the real Dick
Turpin when this film was made!<br />
South Africa banned Carry On Dick due to its portrayal of Sid as a
crooked Vicar.<br /></b></p>

ShortDescription:
This cache is another in our, ‘Carry on Caching Series’<br />
 There are 29 original films, so we may be carrying on caching for
sometime.<br />
<p>At GZ you are looking for Dick himself and what is left of his
log book.<br />
You will require a pen or pencil.<br />
<br />
Not recommended for unaccompanied children or in the hours of
darkness.<br />
<br />
Lots of traffic so please use the subways.</p>


Code: GC4R779
ShortDescription: This is the second in what I hope to be a circular walk around Putney Heath.
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=a7e4b4af-ddb5-4934-8750-991540e3847a
Hints: By a large oak tree.
LongDescription:
Putney Heath is around 160 hectares (400 acres) in size and sits at approximately 45 metres (48 feet) above sea level.  Because of its elevation, from 1796 to 1816 Putney Heath hosted a station in the shutter telegraph chain, which connected the Admiralty in London to its naval ships in Portsmouth.  This was replaced by a semaphore station which was part of a semaphore line that operated between 1822 and 1847.  
Above the hill peak of the A3 at Tibbets's Corner - on the A219 towards Putney stands an ancient wood fence cattle pound opposite the bus terminal.  This simple wood fence structure, used historically to contain lost livestock, has been listed as a Grade II listed structure since 1983.


Code: GC17NX0
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=78d1b324-444e-4128-adc3-2f411743126d
Hints: Magnetic by monkey puzzle
LongDescription:
The cache is located by the strata display in the dinosaur park. 
Your looking for a magnetic 35mm canister.

ShortDescription:
The cache is in the grounds of Crystal Palace Park, in particular the Dinosaur park. All paths are hard core.
I've given the terrain a 1.5 because there are some gradients.

Parking is available (for cach'n'dash) Thickett Road or in the main car park.

Park is currently open from 9:30 till 4:30.


Code: GC5ZF0F
ShortDescription: <p>A microcache situated by the Seven Sisters ponds on Hampstead Heath Extension.</p>
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=4a0ec498-7e74-45ef-8794-83a456c8a562
Hints: holey tree
LongDescription:
<p>The Seven Sisters Ponds are a series of man made ponds (apart from the most southerly one) situated on Hampstead Heath Extension. This microcache is situated close by.</p>


Code: GC35RJZ
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=a9572557-6e92-448c-97b0-c373b1f49d19
Hints: Criss-cross, right.
LongDescription:
You are looking for a magnetic tube, log only, located in the viscinity of St. Margaret's Church.   This has proved surprisingly tricky over the past 12 months - just what was intended!  

(The church hall is a popular kids' party venue so it can be busy here on Saturdays as well as Sundays)


For a bit of history, see North Lodge (GC353V2).

Summerfield was another of the large country properties around Putney when it was but a village outside London.  The house was located a few hundred metres to the south and east of this spot, directly behind Granard Lodge.

ShortDescription:
The third of a short series along Putney Park Lane, a pleasant traffic free byway with medieval origins and an almost rural feel that heads south from the Upper Richmond Road to Putney Heath.

This seems to be quite a tricky one to find!  It hasn't gone missing in the two years it has been there, so a close look is required.


Code: GC602HE
ShortDescription: <p>Short multi at this beautiful church.</p> <p>Part of Sadexploration's Church Micro series.</p>
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=fb364ec1-6c7f-48d2-bee5-78512212ab65
Hints: behind E
LongDescription:
<center><img src="https://d1u1p2xjjiahg3.cloudfront.net/ba780dcf-6cf0-44a2-b2e4-e7be94caad83_l.jpg" /></center>
<p>St Michael and All Angels Blackheath Park is the parish church of the Cator Estate, named after John Cator who in 1783 bought the estate of Wricklemarsh House, built in 1724. Cator had little use for the house and demolished it in 1787. It stood roughly where Blackheath Park and Pond Road intersect.</p>
<p>A church was then considered essential for any new development. The Cator estate lay partly in the parishes of Lee and Charlton and partly in the Liberty of Kidbrooke. The last had no church and those of the other two were at some distance. The solution was a proprietary chapel, paid for by a benefactor. In 1828 J B Cator gave £4000 and a plot of land and the chapel was completed in February 1830 to the design of George Smith (1783-1869).</p>
<p>Smith used Gothic Revival for the new chapel, by 1830 the most widely used style for churches. The spire is the most prominent feature and, like the rest of the church, is unlike anything a mediaeval mason would have produced. Exaggeratedly tall and thin, the detail is quite unhistorical. It is at the east end, probably as an eye-catcher to make the central cross-roads more impressive.</p>
<p>Rather awkwardly, porches were added to both main doorways and a vestry of 1878-79 north of the tower. It is a basic utilitarian structure, but the plans are by Richard Norman Shaw (1831-1912), designer of the original New Scotland Yard.</p>
<p>Baptisms, marriages and burials were not allowed in a proprietary chapel, so the minister then earned his living from rents for pews and donations.</p>
<p>A separate parish was approved in 1874 and the chapel was then re-dedicated to St Michael and All Angels, having formerly been called either Trinity or St Peter's Chapel.</p>
<p><strong>The cache</strong></p>
<p>Locate the 'Electricity Supply' cover on the pavement at the corner of Blackheath Park and Pond Road. Elkington Patent No ABCDEF</p>
<p>The cache is located at:</p>
<p>North 51 27.C (A+F) (C-B) East 000 00.(C-E) (D+A+B) A</p>
<p><strong>HAPPY HUNTING!</strong></p>
<p align="center"><font color="red">**************************************</font><br />
<font color="blue">For full information on how you can expand the Church Micro series by <a href="http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?id=275067">sadexploration</a> please read the <a href="http://www.15ddv.me.uk/geo/cm/place_your_own.html">Place your own Church Micro</a> page before you contact him at <a href="mailto:churchmicro@gmail.com?subject=Number%20request%20for%20new%20Church%20Micro">churchmicro@gmail.com</a>.<br />
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See also the Church Micro <a href="http://www.15ddv.me.uk/geo/cm/cm.html">Statistics</a> and <a href="http://www.15ddv.me.uk/geo/cm/index.html">Home</a> pages for further information about the series.<br />
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Code: GC6079T
ShortDescription: The title says it all.
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=d2880da9-7c49-4159-9552-5207633ef15d
Hints: Behind the rock
LongDescription:
Walthamstow Marshes, located in the London Borough of Waltham Forest, is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It was once an area of lammas land — common land used for growing crops and grazing cattle.


Code: GC5284N
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=c0336a10-e640-4896-ab7e-52eb8d0c12ba
Hints: magnetic
LongDescription:
<p>About Blackheath Tunnel</p>
<img src="http://imgcdn.geocaching.com/cache/large/b52b1f3d-4fb7-4ee1-b7e6-f6358e4da5a3.jpg" />
<p>From Blackheath railway travelling eastwards the lines separate to the North Kent and Bexleyheath Lines. The line to the North Kent route passes through the mile-long (1.6 km) Blackheath Tunnel, on it’s way to Charlton, immediately after the junction. There was a fatal accident at the site on 16th December 1864.</p>
<p>The report of the collision of a passenger train with a ballast train in the tunnel near Blackheath station was published on 13th January 1865 by Board of Trade. It was written by Capt. H. W. Tyler.</p>
<p>The report stated that "The ballast train would probably have gone through the tunnel without stopping if it had not been delayed at Charlton. But in starting from a state of rest at that station up a rising gradient of 1 in 168, it failed to acquire sufficient speed to carry the train through. The engine-driver states that he entered the tunnel at a speed of from 8 to 12 miles an hour, and that he got on pretty well until he had gone half way through it. The engine then began to slip, and the speed was gradually reduced, until, in passing from this gradient (of 1 in 168) to the gradient of 1 in 132 before referred to, in a wet part of the tunnel, the train was at length brought to a stand.</p>
<p>The passenger train consisted of an engine and tender and 15 vehicles, of which two were break carriages, and one was a break van. The engine driver appears to have travelled in due course and at moderate speed until he came without any previous notice into collision with the tail of the ballast train, about 300 yards from the west end of the tunnel."</p>
<p>The collision resulted in 5 fatalities and 19 injuries.</p>
<p>The Cache</p>
<p>This cache is a home-made container, slightly larger than a 35mm canister, adapted from a discarded sweet tin I found whilst out caching. You will need a pencil or pen to sign the log. Please return the cache to exactly the same place it was found, and make sure it's tucked in out of sight. I have given this a difficulty rating of 1.5 as it may not be easy for a wheelchair user, although it may be accessible. This is a possible cache and dash, but you should not park here for long, due to it’s proximity to the very popular heath.</p>
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<p style="color:red;font-size:100%;"><strong><em>When I'm out caching I carry a supply of replacement log sheets so that I can help out the cache owner by carrying out any maintenance that's required. If anybody would like to replace any logs that need urgent servicing in my caches, please do so..</em></strong></p>
<p style="color:green;font-size:150%;"><strong><em>Congratulations to Arn100 for FTF.</em></strong></p>

ShortDescription:
<p><span style="font-size:13px;line-height:1.6em;">This cache is a home-made container, slightly larger than a 35mm canister, adapted from a discarded sweet tin I found whilst out caching.</span></p>


Code: GC359AN
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=d2e0355b-977e-4e8e-90e3-bb8054ec4b85
Hints: Look where there's a bit missing.
LongDescription:
You are looking for a magnetised micro container, log only, so bring your own pencil.  Please put back carefully to ensure the container is hidden.


For a bit of history, see North Lodge (GC353V2).

All that remains of Granard Lodge, one of the grand country houses on the Roehampton side of Putney Hill, is the gatehouse on the other side of the track.  I can't really find out anything about the house.  Someone in the neighbourhood collects Morris Minors - check out the two or three parked at GZ.

ShortDescription:
The fourth of a short series along Putney Park Lane, a pleasant traffic free byway with medieval origins and an almost rural feel that heads south from the Upper Richmond Road up to Putney Heath.


Code: GC5C9Q9
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=6a7e36c6-a661-4ad8-a425-fa068e46586b
Hints: "A"
LongDescription:
<p>You are looking for a tube sized, small, magnetic cache. You will have to bring your own pen to sign the log sheet. It's a quick grab cache. The area is farily muggled during rush hour but otherwise there shouldnt be any problems accessing it 24/7.</p>

ShortDescription:
<p>Harlesden might not be the most attractive area of London but, when it comes to geocaching, it's like a white spot on the map and deserves a few quick grab caches.</p>


Code: GC2R8ZF
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=48627027-d39e-4e38-99bc-357d81bb7544
Hints: magnetic
LongDescription:
<center><font face="Vendena" size="+2" color="#003333"><b>St
Nicholas Chiswick</b></font></center>
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<p><img src=
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<p>The current building, dating largely from the 1880s (although
the tower is fifteenth century), stands on a site that has been a
centre of Christian worship for over a thousand years. There's a
<a href=
"http://www.stnicholaschiswick.org/heritage/Briefhistory.shtml"
target="_blank">brief history of the buildings</a>, <a href=
"http://www.stnicholaschiswick.org/heritage/StNicholasChiswick-Parishhistory.shtml"
target="_blank">some historical material about the community</a>,
and information about some of the <a href=
"http://www.stnicholaschiswick.org/heritage/StNicholasChiswick-TheChurchyard.shtml"
target="_blank">notable tombs in the churchyard</a>.</p>
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<p><a href=
"http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC1NBAX&amp;log=y"
target="_blank">I often cycle passed here and am reminded of an
earlier cache.</a><br /></p>
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<p><font face="comic sans ms" color="0033cccc">If anybody would
like to expand to this series please do, I would just ask that you
could let Sadexploration know first so he can keep track of the
Church numbers and names to avoid duplication</font></p>
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<p><b><a href="http://www.15ddv.me.uk/geo/cm/cm.html" target=
"_blank">You can check your ranking in the Church micro
series</a></b></p>


Code: GC27KG4
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=caa6c6ce-eaba-4a70-9096-bb37addd9941
Hints: Railing support, Near holly
LongDescription:
<center><font color="green">The parish of St. Pauls includes the Olympic Site within its bounds.</font><br />
<p><font color="red">Sadexploration has kindly given permission to designate this CM as <strong>#2012</strong>.<br /></font></p>
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<p>Erected in 1865, the parish church of St Paul serviced the needs of railway men and residents of Hudson Town (named after "The Railway King", George Hudson). Later Hudson was found to have been bribing MP's, the name was dropped and the area became known as Stratford New Town.<br /></p>
<p>The architecture of the original church was by Enoch Bassett Keeling, in "Eclectic Gothic" Style.<br /></p>
<p>It was described as "a rather fanciful fabric of various coloured bricks" in the Handbook to The Environs of London : James Thorne 1876.<br />
An existing Keeling church of this style and era is St. Georges, Campden Hill, W8</p>
<p>This area suffered greatly during the Second World War.<br />
The Map below is a section of the civil defence map for West Ham (1939-1945)<br />
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<img src="http://img.geocaching.com/cache/5b945bbb-2a74-48d0-959d-1ddbc065f9ad.jpg" /><br />
Sadly the church was destroyed in 1945 when a V2 rocket struck nearby Queen Street. (shown on map as a large yellow circle) Queen Street was also obliterated in the attack and no longer exists.</p>
<p>The present church was consecrated in 1953. Although not the prettiest of churches and with a much smaller edifice than the old church, it continues to serve its parishioners.</p>
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<img src="http://img.geocaching.com/cache/57f4a885-1734-4916-bbd8-1c416894c621.jpg" /><br />
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The current Reverend was the "Hard Hat" vicar to the workmen of the Olympic Site.<br />
St Paul's also houses the Twentieth Newham Scout Group (St Pauls) who are proud to wear the Olympic colours on their scarf.<br />
<p>You are looking for a container half the diameter of a 35mm film can, on the church boundary and placed with kind permission from the Reverend.</p>
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<p align="center"><font color="red">**************************************</font><br />
<font color="blue">For full information on how you can expand the Church Micro series by <a href="http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?id=275067">sadexploration</a> please read the <a href="http://www.15ddv.me.uk/geo/cm/place_your_own.html">Place your own Church Micro</a> page before you contact him at <a href="mailto:churchmicro@gmail.com?subject=Number%20request%20for%20new%20Church%20Micro">churchmicro@gmail.com</a>.<br />
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See also the Church Micro <a href="http://www.15ddv.me.uk/geo/cm/cm.html">Statistics</a> and <a href="http://www.15ddv.me.uk/geo/cm/index.html">Home</a> pages for further information about the series.<br />
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ShortDescription:
<center><img src="http://img.geocaching.com/cache/039fd790-5f2b-4ad6-9504-d4ebbed0d55b.jpg" alt="I know this isn't the official logo" width="200" /><br /></center>


Code: GC2T2BW
ShortDescription: A small clip an dclose container. Not within the nature reserve.
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=39fe3605-1c92-4545-9bb6-602d8c9be78f
Hints: Large Oaks from small containers grow.
LongDescription:
The Leg o’ Mutton reseviour is all that is left now of the Barn Elms waterworks which covered much of the north end of Barnes in Victorian times. St Pauls school, formerly sited at St Pauls Cathedral, now stands on the site of the ‘business end’ of the waterworks while the London Wetland centre covers the area which was until only a few years ago a very large reseviour considereing its proximity to central London. The Leg o’ Mutton is now a nature reserve and popular with birdspotters and dog walkers alike. In my youth children would ‘find’ large blocks of polystyrene ‘near’ building sites and float out over the reseviour harassing the swans on long summer days although this Geocacher denies any involvement!

This cache forms part of the SMB (St Mary Barnes) Scout Group series of caches which were assembled by the Scouts and hidden by the assistant Scout leader (Scornelian) as an introduction to Geocaching. Scouts can use Geocaching towards achieving their Navigator badge.

We have tried to be a bit diverse with our cache types and hides with a pencil in most and there are swaps in those big enough to accommodate. We hope you enjoy this series as we expand it.


Code: GC1DEHD
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=3fc2cbf0-9776-4c93-837f-86cc8496b1fa
Hints: Ten paces south of the root-ball, or north from the path.
LongDescription:
Queens wood is fairly unique in being one of the last areas of the ancient woodland that covered Middlesex before the founding of London. Having been managed in victorian times it is now very much left alone with plenty of fallen trees and undergrowth to explore. 

  Popular with families there are several home made swings, tyres and tree camps around the area of the cache, although you probably use these at your own risk. 

  The difficulty rating is high due to the problems of GPS reception in heavy woodland, but you are looking for an area where children still play and a tree has seen better times in it's long life.

 Originally hidden in 2008, after seven years the tree hiding the cache fell in a storm. The original container is still underneath! As part of the long-term management of these woods the fallen trees are left to decay and are facinating to study. The new hide is in a full height nearby tree.


Cache hidden on the feast of St Alban.

ShortDescription:
A camouflaged box hidden in Queens wood, Highgate. Access to the wood is 24/7 but probably not recommended at night. Off the path and up a slight slope, the area can get very muddy in wet weather.


Code: GC3M7JX
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=d5505305-f850-46a2-8f94-825c2b7071f0
Hints: Rest your legs
LongDescription:
Originally the land housed a watercress farm – a crop which thrives in wet conditions. The stream which used to run through the park is now housed in an underground culvert. In around 1850 Chestnuts House was built for Mr Haynes, a timber merchant. At that time St Ann’s Road was still a rural lane where City merchants were beginning to build houses. The OS Map of 1894-6 shows the house with a semi circular carriage drive, which remains today along with the distinctive white and red brick gate posts, which remain in place at each of the main entrances to the park. Behind the house were gardens with a fountain. The boundary of the site to the west follows the line of an old footpath, Blackboy Lane. In March 1898 the house and grounds of 13 acres adjacent to Cornwall and St Ann’s Roads were purchased for £7,760 by Tottenham Urban District Council following a poll of ratepayers to decide whether the site should be retained for public use. This was overwhelmingly approved by 911 votes and, with some additional land purchased, it was laid out as Chestnuts Recreation Ground. It was intended as a commemoration of Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee and opened to the public in November 1900. The area of ornamental gardens was built over by 1913. At one time the Recreation Ground boasted a fine circular ornamental fountain on a mound, surrounded by planting, and various areas of ornamental planting. Avenues of plane trees remain on the park’s western, southern and northern boundaries. Chestnuts House was initially used as a public reading room and museum, and it was the public library until St Ann’s Branch Library was built in 1938. After this it became a health clinic but was demolished in the 1980's to make way for the new Chestnuts Arts and Community Centre. A new playground was also built. During the 1980's and 1990's the Recreation Ground became very neglected and run down. In the year 2000 the Friends of Chestnuts Park group was formed, and improvements started on all aspects of the park. You are looking for a small magnetic nano. It is located just next to the main paved footpath. It is not on the ground! Magnetic. Please make sure you replace it in exactly the same place as you found it and beware of muggles.

ShortDescription:
Chestnuts Park is located just off of St. Ann's Road. It has a large green space, basketball and tennis courts and a children's play area - checked 8th March, in place.


Code: GC4H4X1
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=31e6e2ee-3446-492f-95ba-73a54b58a228
Hints: Inside what you would pick leaves off for christmas. The type of plant begins with "H"
LongDescription:
A very fun experience which requires you to use some brainpower to get to this geocache. Guarded by Mother Nature herself and partly protected by a fence woven by Mother Nature herself, this is the perfect way to wiggle your way around branches and dodge spiky leaves to get to this prize. To sign the log paper for this geocache is like being knighted by the queen after your treacherous journey.This is a beautiful area which this geocache hopes to bring you to. The Forest has been here since the ice age!

ShortDescription:
A seemingly easy geocache partly covered by leaves. I would recommend that you wear some trousers and a long sleeve t-shirt with some trainers to get through. I put it in a secret place that I used to play in in Highgate wood which has now grown over a bit. Happy caching!

TravelBugs:
<BR>Germany Flag Tag (id = 3733598, ref = TB4F3XJ)
<BR>Hopalong Hamish (id = 6143588, ref = TB730P6)


Code: GC5Y6R2
ShortDescription: <p>A small magnetic cache in a cute woodland area near a river bridge near Wimbledon, London. </p>
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=8cd173d8-95ae-4f2a-8205-a6531ef0edcc
Hints: Over bridge, under bridge, Wandling free!
LongDescription:
<p><span style="line-height:1.6;">A short stroll from Haydon's Road station, and just the other side of the spacious </span><span style="line-height:1.6;">Garfield Park (24hr access) on your way to Wandle Meadow Park, just where Norbury Brook joins the Wandle river, is a pleasant little peaceful bridge. Stop for a while and see if you can spot any fish. Perhaps have a game of Poohsticks. Take time out from wombling around Wimbledon and be calmed by the flowing waters...let all your worries in life be just water under the bridge...</span></p>
<p>This is a small magnetic cache containing logbook and pencil. There is a little room for gifts and trackables. Please remember to return the pencil and replace the container exactly where you found it. </p>
Congrats to nakitt for the FTF!


Code: GC3PZA4
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=5c1c1a6a-c7d2-459a-8bd6-a6e9465be034
Hints: 'bout knee height. Right hand one.
TravelBugs: <BR>Snoopy's UK GC (id = 1857047, ref = TB2E46N)
LongDescription:
Wildcroft Manor was completed in 1936 on the site of the Victorian villa, Wildcroft, another of the grand mansions in this corner of Putney.

Near Tibbet's Corner on Putney Heath (south-west of GZ) is an obelisk commemorating the "Fire-proof House" built in 1776 by David Hartley. His invention of "fire-proofing" houses by means of iron and copper plates over the joists of upper floors, and below the floor-boards, was demonstrated on several occasions and King George III and Queen Charlotte had breakfast on the upper floor of his house, while a fire raged below.  This building was the original Wildcroft Manor.

The obelisk, as well as the main gates to Wildcroft Manor, are Grade II listed.

Around the corner once stood an admiralty telegraph, reference to which is memorialised in the name of the local hostelry.  Originally constructed in 1796 as a shutter station - a large frame with six shutters - it was replaced in 1822 with a mast and two ’arms’. 

The telegraph had been set up to convey messages between London and Portsmouth at a time when fears of a Napoleonic attack were rife. The chain of 10 telegraph stations started with the Admiralty, then continued at Chelsea, Putney, Kingston Hill, Cooper Hill and so on down to Portsmouth. The last remaining link in the chain is the semaphore tower at Chatley Heath in Surrey which has been restored and is open to public. 

The telegraph survived until 1847 by which time electronic systems were being used. The electronic telegraph did not have the same drawbacks as the shutter system - such as fog.  Sometimes, messages would be received at Putney from Portsmouth, but because of the London fog they could not be transmitted to Chelsea. On these occasions, one of the operators would have to run from Putney to Chelsea and deliver the message personally. For this he would be paid a shilling. 

When the telegraph station finally closed on December 31st 1847 its last superintendent was Lieutenant Lardner Dennys - a veteran the battle of Trafalgar. He and his family were allowed to stay on at the telegraph station for a year until he found an alternative situation.

ShortDescription:
A cylindrical magnetised container with room for small trackables, located at the entrance to Wildcroft Manor, continuing southwards the  Putney Park Lane series.


Code: GC2MRE7
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=94030b6b-50f6-42e3-81c2-3a3b66dbe2d4
Hints: hand height behind fourth
LongDescription:
Iron Maiden is a New Wave of British Heavy Metal or nwobhm band from the United Kingdom. They formed in London, 1975 by bassist Steve Harris, they are one of the most successful and influential bands in the heavy metal genre, selling over 80 million albums worldwide.<br />
<p>The band has so far released fifteen studio albums, four “best of” compilations, nine live albums and four limited boxed-sets. They have also won the Ivor Novello Award for international achievement in 2000.</p>
<p>The band has changed their line-up several times up to 1999 when Bruce Dickinson and Adrian Smith returned to the band.</p>
<p>Their current line-up is:</p>
<p>Steve Harris (1975-): bass, backing vocals, studio keyboards<br />
David Michael Murray (1975-): guitar<br />
Paul Bruce Dickinson (1981-1993 1999-): lead vocals<br />
Nicko McBrain (1983-): drums, percussion<br />
Janick Gers (1990-): guitar<br />
Adrian Smith (1980-1990, 1999-): guitar, backing vocals</p>
<p>Former members:</p>
<p>Doug Sampson – drums, percussion (1977–1979)<br />
Dennis Stratton – guitars, backing vocals (1979–1980)<br />
Paul Di’Anno – lead vocals (1978–1981)<br />
Clive Burr – drums, percussion (1979–1982)<br />
Blaze Bayley – lead vocals (1994–1998)<br />
Dennis Wilcock - lead vocals (1976–1977)<br />
Barry Purkis – drums, percussion (1977)<br />
Paul Day - lead vocals (1975–1976).</p>
<p>Iron Maiden’s work has inspired other sub-genres of heavy metal, including power metal and speed metal, and is generally thought of as an influence to any “metal” music containing dual-guitar harmonization. One example of their far reaching influence is that many bands from virtually every rock and metal sub-genre list Iron Maiden as one of their influences.</p>
<p>Iron Maiden’s mascot, Eddie, is a perennial fixture in the band’s horror-influenced album cover art, as well as in live shows. Eddie was originally drawn by Derek Riggs but has had various incarnations by Melvyn Grant. Eddie is also featured in a first-person shooter video game, Ed Hunter.</p>
<p>Many of the band’s songs are based on history, folklore, movies and books, such as “Aces High,” “Brave New World,” “The Trooper,” “The Clansman,” “The Wicker Man,” “The Prisoner,” “Where Eagles Dare,” “Out of the Silent Planet,” “To Tame a Land” (based on Frank Herbert’s Dune) and “Rime of the Ancient Mariner” – in which words from the Samuel Taylor Coleridge poem are incorporated into the song.</p>
<p>The band has headlined several major events in its career, notably Rock In Rio, Ozzfest alongside Black Sabbath, Donington’s famous “Monsters of Rock” and “Download” Festivals and also the “Reading” and “Leeds” Festivals. Recently the band played to a 30,000 strong crowd at EDD-FEST’2007 in Bangalore, India. This was the first visit of the band to the country.</p>
<p><font color="red">Source: Last.fm</font></p>

ShortDescription:
<center>
<p>A quick cache and dash placed near the "Birthplace of Iron Maiden"<br />
You are looking for a small bison tube magnetically attached.<br /></p>
<center><img src="http://img.geocaching.com/cache/014ebeeb-4910-4fb9-8c8b-46418ebf6b90.jpg" /></center>
</center>


Code: GC359AT
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=d5af7ab0-9be9-4b10-a15e-c07c658352ca
Hints: The sort of place a small small woodpecker with vertigo might be found. Stay east.
LongDescription:
You are looking for a small container, log only.  There's quite a bit of summer growth at GZ, but this shouldn't stop you reaching the cache


For a bit of history, see North Lodge (GC353V2).


Dover House was located at the southern end, and on the western side, of Putney Park Lane.  It was built in the early 18th Century for Lord Dover and was the country residence of J.P. Morgan, the financier, until his death in 1913.  The London County Council bought the house after the Great War and knocked it down to make way for the Dover House Estate. All that remains is the gateway near GZ and the listed Regency lodge behind it.

(Dancingpuppy no1 took a truly spectacular tumble off his bike shortly after setting this, the last of the series.  Quite a bit of blood, a mouth full of gravel, split lip and chin.  Who says geocaching isn't dangerous?!)

ShortDescription:
The fifth of a short series along Putney Park Lane, a pleasant traffic free byway with medieval origins and an almost rural feel that heads south from the Upper Richmond Road to Putney Heath.


Code: GC5K3C1
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=5cf22da0-dd92-4463-b562-25a62f7ad622
Hints: Ivy mystery but secured in a hard and high place.
TravelBugs: <BR>Travel Bug Origins - Nederland (id = 3687871, ref = TB4DJAG)
LongDescription:
<p><span style="line-height:1.6">Highgate wood is a good place to visit with family and friends. It has a great cafe, park and cricket pitch. Good for adults and children, its a good wood for playing, running and hiding. </span></p>

<p>From the hiding place you can then make your way to the cafe or park. </p>

<p> </p>

<p>You will have to be carefully as you search for the cache as muggles likes to run and walk round the hiding area.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>There are other geocaches in the surrounding wood within 600m so have an atempt at all of them on a day out.</p>

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ShortDescription:
<p><em>A box full of joy, log book with loads of toys.</em></p>

<p><em style="line-height:1.6">It's hidden about a metre off the ground, it's a bit of a ivy mystery.</em></p>


Code: GC3PZAZ
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=58d74bd0-7e67-4cbe-93f6-670df00e090b
Hints: Look up for inspiration.
LongDescription:
Bristol House was another of the grand mansions located in Putney.  It was demolished around the turn of the century and nothing remains, although I suspect the old wall just to the south of the cache location was part of its northern boundary.    Old maps show that the entrance to the House was further south along Telegraph Road at the small triangular green, where it turns into Bristol Gardens.   It has a lovely rural feel up here, especially on a summer weekend when there is cricket on the Common (if you ignore the pretty continuous low level drone from the A3, that is!).

ShortDescription:
A small canister at the start of a track that heads south west into the middle of Putney Heath - a continuation of the Putney Park Lane series to the north.


Code: GC5B0VJ
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=a50ae6fb-0e77-4a56-bc4a-cc3fd43ea65b
TravelBugs: <BR>Unser Carly braun auf Reise (id = 3294624, ref = TB40C44)
LongDescription:
<p>The cache is in Priory Park, a small park near Crouch End.Crouch End is a lovely cosy place to live, but has terrible public transport links with the outside world. It has featured in a number of books, including Stephen King's "<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crouch_End_(short_story)" title="Crouch End (short story)">Crouch End</a>" and Will Self's "<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Quantity_Theory_of_Insanity">The Quantity Theory of Insanity</a>". But back to the transport links .... you can get the W3, W5, W7, 41 or 91 buses there, or get off at Crouch Hill London Overground station (but it will be a long walk).</p>

ShortDescription:
<p>Originally titled "Priory Park #1" it sounds like, from feedback received in the Activity log, that this is probably the third geocache to be placed in Priory Park.</p>

Hints:
Peter wakes up and sets off to look for some breakfast. Thump! Who put that there??!! Time to find a new home!


Code: GC5D859
ShortDescription: A bridge over the canal here to the industrial estate in Hythe Road.<br />
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=d8467e88-42f2-4684-b253-0de8c919a1c0
LongDescription:
<p>You are looking for a 35mm container wrapped in red tape with just a log book inside. I make no excuses for this one - it's bit tricky and may require two people to grab it!</p>

Hints:
On the south side of the canal, about 8' up in the air, you *might* be able to get it if you're tall and can jump. Otherwise ...


Code: GC50TV9
ShortDescription: <p>Another cache in the SideTracked series</p>
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=23bd5302-4c88-4822-a306-b1b5c9a50839
Hints: Fire bird
LongDescription:
<p>Cache is a 35 mm film container in the vicinity of the station. Please ensure you replace the cache as found to ensure it is hidden.</p>


Code: GC2R0ND
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=9172e686-98ac-47da-8184-ed982b9f5721
Hints: Bernie the ----! ("Golden Shot" catchphrase). Gate.
LongDescription:
You are looking for a small, non-standard container with a log only, so bring your own pencil.


For a bit of history, see North Lodge (GC353V2) at the other end of Putney Park Lane.

South Lodge is the gatehouse at the southern end of the Lane.  It looks rather sad, unlike its sybling at the northern end, but is occupied.   You shouldn't be overlooked while hunting for the cache and it's not on the Lodge side of the track, but do be discreet.

ShortDescription:
The sixth and last (or the first if you are south to north inclined) of a short series along Putney Park Lane, a pleasant traffic free byway with medieval origins and an almost rural feel that runs between the Upper Richmond Road and Putney Heath.


Code: GC3M39F
ShortDescription: A short bike ride or walk from the O2 Arena or parking close by.
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=5edd2b41-5ec5-4ae5-8fc2-6a6f275517bb
Hints: Don't give up "Hope" of finding this one.
LongDescription:
An area steeped in maritime history Vaizey's Wharf\Castle's yard was a ship breakers for many years and it is rumoured that Pirates were hung\Gibbeted here. A view from the local pub's garden (Great Food) down to the foreshore (at low tide)shows the remains of the "Duke of Wellington" a 131 gun ship of the Royal Navy. Traditional Cache, a keylock box with room for a 1 very small geocoins or TB's.


Code: GC5A62V
ShortDescription: <p>Another in this lovely series.</p> <p> </p> <p>A cache and dash</p>
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=60326403-2023-4a2b-84f5-8ea687f8d1ba
Hints: Behind
LongDescription:
<p>The early history of the Parish of St John's, Upper Norwood was inextricably linked to the Crystal Palace, relocated to the summit of Sydenham Hill in 1854.  Its presence defined the Southern slopes that form the parish as a fashionable and pleasant place to live.  As the population grew, much of what remained of the Great North Wood was destroyed to make way for housing. </p>

<p>Its spiritual needs were originally catered for by an Iron Church, but this soon proved inadequate and the remarkable Reverend William Fairbairn La Trobe-Bateman inspired the great building that you see today.</p>

<p><img alt="Crystal Palace" src="http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/offroadrunner/page_pictures/crystalpalace.jpg" style="height:180px; width:300px" /><img alt="Interior 1908" src="http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/offroadrunner/page_pictures/interior.jpg" style="height:350px; width:250px" />Never a man to do things by halves, Bateman commissioned one of the finest architects of the age to design a building of cathedral-like proportions.  Funded largely by the donations of parishioners it was completed except for the spire by 1887.</p>

<p>In the last days of the Second World War, the building was hit by several doodlebugs resulting in extensive damage to the roof.   Ever resourceful, the parishioners bricked up the North Aisle to serve as a temporary church and set about raising the funds to restore the building to its former glory under the guidance of the formidable, Revd. Eric Bailey.  It is to him that we owe both its recovery and much of the financial legacy that remains today.</p>

<p>The nature of the parish has changed beyond all measure.  Whilst a few 7-bedroom Victorian mansions remain in single ownership,  much of the housing is now suitable for those of more modest means.  The growth in car ownership means that many on our present electoral roll travel from elsewhere to worship in a style they find most inspiring to their  spiritual needs.</p>

<p>Bateman's legacy and Pearson's building stand as a continuing rock against the world's troubles; a place of peace and spiritual fulfilment.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>"<em>If anybody would like to expand to this series please do, I would just ask that you could let Sadexploration know first at </em><a href="mailto:churchmicro@gmail.com" target="_blank">churchmicro@gmail.com</a><em> so he can keep track of the Church numbers and names to avoid duplication.</em></p>

<p><em>There is also a Church Micro Stats &amp; Information page found via the Bookmark list</em>"</p>


Code: GC2V07A
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=2728f923-a9ad-4494-aabf-dc8cd44e57f3
Hints: Yew
LongDescription:
<br />
Saint John the Evangelist is the Church of England parish church of
Penge, Kent, in the Diocese of Rochester, Greater London. It is
located on Penge High Street, and was erected 1847 to designs of
architects Edwin Nash &amp; J. N. Round. Later in 1861, Nash alone
added the gabled aisles, and in 1866 the transepts. The Pevsner
Buildings of England series guides describe it as "Rock-faced
ragstone. West tower and stone broach spire. Geometrical tracery,
treated in Nash's quirky way. The best thing inside is the
open timber roofs, those in the transepts especially evocative,
eight beams from all four directions meeting in mid air.[1] The
church is obscured in domineering Penge by the distant tower
farther south on Beckhenham Road of the Fortress Romanesque-looking
Congregational church, built 1912 to designs by P. Morley Horder
with passage aisles and clerestory. Shafts on large, excellently
carved corbels.<br />
<br />
<hr color="#FF0000" size="2" />
If anybody would like to expand to this series please do, I would
just ask that you could let <a href=
"http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?guid=3af7a90d-65ce-45ee-9b73-dc6e95fc9489&amp;wid=bafee28a-5090-4a51-bbf4-aecb69d75d86&amp;ds=2">
Sadexploration</a> know first so he can keep track of the Church
numbers and names to avoid duplication
<hr color="#FF0000" size="2" />
<p>To view the church micro stats page, please click <a href=
"http://www.15ddv.me.uk/geo/cm/cm.html">here</a></p>

ShortDescription:
<center><strong><font size="4">St John's</font></strong><br />
<br />
<img src="http://www.agrajag.biz/Images/CM-1800.JPG" /></center>
<br />
<br />
Another contribution to this series, started by sadexploration.


Code: GC57KY8
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=9471f77d-7500-4535-aa96-975d1daf7cef
Hints: magnetic
LongDescription:
<p>About A Marathon not a Sprint series.</p>
<p>The London Marathon is a long-distance running event held in London, United Kingdom and part of the World Marathon Majors. The event was first run on 29 March 1981 and has been held in the spring of every year since. The 33rd London Marathon took place on 21 April 2013, and the 34th London Marathon was on 13 April 2014</p>
<p>The race was founded by the former Olympic champion and journalist Chris Brasher and Welsh athlete John Disley. It is organised by Hugh Brasher (son of Chris) as Race Director and Nick Bitel as Chief Executive. Set over a largely flat course around the River Thames, the race begins at three separate points around Blackheath and finishes in The Mall alongside St. James's Park. Since the first marathon, the course has undergone very few route changes. In 1982, the finishing post was moved from Constitution Hill to Westminster Bridge due to construction works. It remained there for twelve years before moving to its present location at The Mall.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>The first London Marathon was held on 29 March 1981, more than 20,000 applied to run. 6,747 were accepted and 6,255 crossed the finish line on Constitution Hill. The Marathon's popularity has steadily grown since then. As at 2009, 746,635 people have completed the race since its inception. In 2010, 36,549 people crossed the line, the biggest field since the race began. The first wheelchair marathon race was held in 1983 and the event was credited with reducing the stigma surrounding disabled athletes.</p>
<p>The Cache</p>
<p>This cache is a magnetic 35mm container. You will need a pencil or pen to sign the log. Please return the cache to exactly the same place it was found. Although near busy roads, it is accessible for wheelchair users. This is a possible cache and dash, but you should not park nearby for long, due to its proximity to the very popular heath. This is placed where the runners cross the very busy Blackwall Tunnel approach road at its Junction with the A2. Radio and TV traffic reports refer to it as Sun in the Sands roundabout as that’s the name of an adjacent pub. This is an extremely busy area traffic-wise, so stealth is important. I can guarantee thousands of muggles during the race!</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p style="color:red;font-size:100%;"><strong><em>When I'm out caching I carry a supply of replacement log sheets so that I can help out the cache owner by carrying out any maintenance that's required. If anybody would like to replace any logs that need urgent servicing in my caches, please do so..</em></strong></p>
<p> </p>
<p style="color:green;font-size:150%;"><strong><em>Congratulations to Jimthebee for FTF.</em></strong></p>

ShortDescription:
<p><strong>I live about a half hour walk from the start of the London Marathon yet have never been to watch it! On 10/04/2014 I was in Blackheath placing a couple of new caches and I got the idea to begin a series of caches following the route of the event. All caches in the series are on, or very close to, the actual route.</strong></p>


Code: GC38EKM
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=bbcd6dae-51d6-44a2-9b90-301c8c1ba472
Hints: Behind the H2O
LongDescription:
<p>Thomas Moate's Tailoring business once paid a signwriter to advertise their business here. The business has long since gone, but the painted end of the building still shows some vestiges of the signwriters skill.</p>
<br />
<img src="http://img.geocaching.com/cache/9fa50943-1c09-492f-a6dd-7b301286ba9f.jpg" /><br />
<p>Beautifully framed by the chimney brickline, this piece is slowly deteriorating. Recently the sign has been further defaced by the addition of an unsightly vent in the wall.</p>
<br />
It would appear that there were a further two lines below DRESSM_KING but these are now unreadable.<br />
Feel free to post pictures of the slowly fading sign in your log!<br />

ShortDescription:
<center>This not quite nano, tailor made cache is hidden near a prominent piece of last century advertising.<br /></center>


Code: GC33BA7
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=bb4b8d45-d2c9-4e8a-82b8-77565580fc77
Hints: do you realy need one???? this is a park and grab but don't get a fine.
LongDescription:
on the top of the book there is a date 1xBx-Cx
on the book it is mentioned CAPTAIN M.xxxxx   VC. how many letters in his name this is D
above your head how many words are engraved in the stone this is E
around the corner you will find a fire sign A50

FINAL is at
N51*BC.ABC W000*EE.DDD

ShortDescription:
based on a serie of caches that I discovered last year in Scotland 
an easy cache and dash but you will need to find some informations b4 you can go and find the final.
please replace exactly as found.
and remember them.
thanks


Code: GC5CCBQ
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=250fefdb-b52d-477a-892e-8085a6e96404
Hints: Green on public pavement
LongDescription:
<p>Fancy a look at the site of the new library? Then quickly grab this magnetic, tube sized cache. Please bring your own pen.</p>

ShortDescription:
<p>This is another quick grab cache in order to cover the caching gap between Roundwood Park and Queen's Park.</p>


Code: GC2D4NP
ShortDescription: SHOULD BE A QUICK AND EASY FIND PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU PUT IT BACK OUT OF SITE
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=a554c928-02a1-42d0-ba4b-944e91be368d
Hints: upright
LongDescription:
This is a cache set up in tribute to two great Scout leaders Martin and Linda who have run the local Scout group for many years, and now unfortunately are moving away from the area, both of them will be missed enormously by fellow leaders and by many children who have had the pleasure in knowning them.

TravelBugs:
<BR>Found Me, Pass me on. (id = 4768856, ref = TB5JW60)
<BR>Swisspanther's Caching Card #2 (id = 4856165, ref = TB5NT1D)


Code: GC54ZZX
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=f4d45de8-c987-4413-96db-bc0fb44e7a46
Hints: to the right where new meets old.
LongDescription:
Described as a "decaying industrial anachronism standing defiant and alone in the surrounding subtopia", the Mills have become a well-loved icon of post-industrial Britain and has made its way into many aspects of popular culture, being used as a backdrop in films, television shows and music videos - including those by Artic Monkeys (Fluroescent Adolescent), Snow Patrol (Take Back the City) &amp; Coldplay (Every Teardrop is a Waterfall).
<p>The site itself is closed to the public but the view through the gates (also walk to the left of the main entrance for clear views of Grade II listed 'Silo D'), and from the top of Pontoon Dock DLR opposite highlight the fall of Industrial London and its many attempts of regeneration.</p>
<p>--Cache--</p>
<p><strong>container is a magnetised 35mm film roll, where new meets old.</strong></p>

ShortDescription:
<p>The old London Pleasure Gardens saw the transformation of the derelict, ex-industrial Pontoon Dock into a pleasure garden featuring round-the-clock music, arts, cafés. Now derelict itself, the path around the site offers amazing views of the famous, well loved icon of post-industrial Britain; Millennium Mills.</p>


Code: GC5Q8VH
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=15c1feee-3fa2-4c7b-95b2-fb1e11a7c924
Hints: About head height
LongDescription:
<p>Norbury Hall Park is a small park in the north of Croydon.  </p>

<p>Norbury Hall was built in 1802 within the Manor of Norbury. The grounds comprised 30 acres of ornamental gardens with a large lake fed by the River Graveny. From the main entrance on London Road, a drive led through woodland to the house. In the C19th it was owned by James William Hobbs, Mayor of Croydon in 1887; it remained in his family until 1957. Hobbs had a private cricket field laid out in the grounds, now a private leisure club. Croydon Corporation acquired the estate in 1956. The Hall and 9 acres of gardens were fenced off for an old people's home, now privately run, and the grounds were taken over by the Council's Parks Department. The lake was dry by 1954, its site marked by a depression, but many mature trees remain in the public park.</p>

<p>The park has many paths and doesn't usually get muddy.  This is a popular area for dog walkers and kids so please take care not to be seen.  The area that was a lake does get flooded in the winter. The squirrels request nuts in return for helping you look out for muggles.</p>

<p>Parking is available in Craignish Avenue or Ederline Avenue.  The park is open daily until dusk.  Public transport runs very close to the park.</p>

ShortDescription:
<p>Norbury Hall Park is known locally as the squirrel park.  Many years ago it was still home to red squirrels but they are now long gone.  This cache has been placed as Norbury seems to be a blank area for caches.</p>


Code: GC5ZE65
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=4ba0ae86-cb7a-4f47-9527-753b251a5936
LongDescription:
<p>The Haydons Road Recreation Ground is a square of green, ideal for sports, located near South Wimbledon station. Take your time to explore Wimbledon.</p>

ShortDescription:
<p>You are looking for a small sized container, with a secret opening mechanism. You don't need to force it to open. This geocache is in a park which may, at times, close it's gates at dusk. You can still get in the park when the small gates are closed.</p>


Code: GC5D722
ShortDescription: Where Old Oak Lane crosses the Grand Union is Bridge Number 7.<br />
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=d88b0ca0-0211-4ded-83ca-30b8d9640672
Hints: Think Red!
LongDescription:
<p>Look out for the railway bridge too (and see what number it is!) taking the Overground over the canal we well.</p>
<p>You are looking for a (non magnetic) 35mm cannister with a log sheet only.</p>


Code: GC3XPWA
ShortDescription: Just off path but wheelchair friendly.<br />
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=c1575ed3-fb21-4279-a9cf-c7ddd33fd972
Hints: Now back between the logs in the obvious gap
TravelBugs:
<BR>Cacher Geocoin (id = 1445168, ref = TB209K8)
<BR>Car 62 (id = 656067, ref = TB14TFC)
<BR>Mini Shape-O Ball (id = 2946649, ref = TB3KP14)
<BR>Tracy the Traveling Turtle (id = 2229892, ref = TB2VM5Y)


Code: GC486HR
LongDescription: The cache is in a small tupperware container.
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=dda6162a-388e-4a78-88f5-dc444b1058e4
Hints: Base of large tree.
ShortDescription:
This cache is the first that I have placed and it is in memory of my Grandpa, Jack West and it is close to the cemetry where he is.  The cache is about 10m away from the main footpath.


Code: GC1M0DP
ShortDescription: Small canister.
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=35273486-e59a-4f1e-8df7-b62e8d32d305
Hints: Tie your laces
LongDescription:
Hi, this is Seals first cache.  

Everyone is familiar with the River Thames, probably London's greatest wildlife asset. However, there are many rivers and streams throughout the capital which are worth exploring.

Hundreds of miles of rivers were contained in concrete gutters or channelled underground in the last century.  However this is causing problems with flooding and harming wildlife.  In order to return the capital to nature, the Environment Agency is planning to restore 9 miles of rivers by 2015 creating wetlands with cycle way’s, footpaths and open spaces as well as habitat for many forms of wildlife including kingfishers and several types of dragonfly. 

The water that you see is Beverly Brook. It runs through both Richmond Park and Wimbledon Common, leading into the Thames near Barn Elms in Barnes.
 
The cache position is not far from Priests Bridge where it reappears after running under the Upper Richmond Road.
 
The little pathway is a shortcut to the houses to the West of Barnes station and Upper Richmond Road towards Barnes, East Sheen or Richmond, it’s very popular with commuters and doggie walkers.  Good luck and happy hunting.


Code: GC5NMQ3
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=813f22a4-d746-4327-9604-33921ecb267b
Hints: up the tree, about 6 foot off the ground
LongDescription:
<p>WP1.</p>
<p>The given co-ordinates will bring you near the south/west gate of the park. There is an anniversary bench.</p>
<p>The year on the plaque is: xDDx. The second and third digits are the same and this is D.</p>
<p>WP2.</p>
<p>Now you are going up the hill.  You can see the Wembley Stadium from here. </p>
<p>There is a tree at the given co-ordinates with a plaque in loving memory of Lance J.E.Hamilton. </p>
<p>His date of birth is: Cx-xC-xxxx. The first and fourth digits are the same and this is C.</p>
<p>WP3.</p>
<p>Now down the hill. On the right you will see a lovely Victorian-style Gazebo which was placed here to mark a centenary of the park in 1995.</p>
<p>On the left you will find an Aviary. Check how tall is a cockatiel. This is E. </p>
<p>WP4.</p>
<p>The fourth co-ordinates will bring you to the map of the park. The Extension is ABx meters long.</p>
<p>Now you have all the numbers. The final can be found at:</p>
<p>N51 32.ABA W000 14.CDE</p>
<p>You are looking for the black bison tube.</p>
<p>Good luck! </p>
<p><span style="color:#FF0000;">Congratulations to Brucacher on the FTF</span></p>
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ShortDescription:
<p>This easy multi will take you on a walk around the beautiful Roundwood Park located in Harlesden/Willesden area of NW10. It can be completed in about 20 min.</p>
<p>Please note that the virtual stages can be accessed only when the park is open, that means from 8.00 am til dusk. The final cache is outside the park and it can be picked up 24/7. The virtual stages are all wheelchair accessible, but you will probably need an assistance while retrieving the final.</p>


Code: GC1MX3N
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=4cd35f8b-7ab8-45f6-812e-61c34487de74
Hints: In and up, from below. Magnetic.
LongDescription:
The cache is in Alexandra Park, a 196-acre park in North London that is the site of Alexandra Palace. The closest public transportation is the W3 bus that runs between Finsbury Park and Wood Green tube stations, or the W7 that runs between Finsbury Park station and Muswell Hill. The park offers walking trails and exceptional views over London. Alexandra Palace has an ice-skating rink in addition to the enormous exhibition space inside. 

Be aware there is a popular Farmer's Market very nearby on most Sundays from 10 am to 3 pm, and it may be impossible to retrieve the cache unobserved during these hours. (It's a nice market, though, so worth a visit!) At other times there are often pedestrians passing by but waiting a minute or two should afford enough time for a clandestine retrieval.

You're looking for a small container, camouflaged to match its surroundings. It will fit a few coins, and perhaps a small TB, in addition to the log. Cache includes a book token prize for the first to find!

ShortDescription:
Flat terrain, parking nearby (but not always). Wheelchair accessible though you may need help with the retrieval.


Code: GC35M3V
ShortDescription: Cache is hidden among trees near a disused railway line.
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=a3e67da1-00fd-4c30-866e-44d8c330da7d
Hints: Go under a hornbeam bough, sweet chariot, and look behind the name of the cache.
LongDescription:
The cache is a waterproof camouflaged box hidden in undergrowth near an old railway line route. This track can be accessed from where it runs under Muswell Hill Road or from St James's Lane. The original railway was used to transport people from Finsbury Park Station to Alexandra Palace.
Thanks to Haringey Parks for permission to place the cache.


Code: GC1R4E6
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=676d4ff2-1d78-475c-a92e-3faf14f8d9ee
Hints: Any old Iron, close to tiny metal gravestone.
LongDescription:
Possibly what could seem a rather boring spot, but there is a rather splendid 1907 Pumping station opposite which these days seems a little large for the job it does but I suppose when it was equipped with it's original Diesel ram pump blast injection engines by Mirrlees, Bickerton and Day (I'm not making this up) they probably took up a bit of room.

 The cache is here to mark the end of the 17 mile long 42 inch water main which flows up to the nearby reservoir from Staines. The course of this artery can be spotted and followed on google earth as there are no buildings on the line of the pipe, and although it can be tricky in places, some sections are clearly visible.
There is an extensive thread on how to find traces for the 42 inch main here:- http://myreader.co.uk/msg/142316819.aspx

From the cache site the main runs pretty much due west behind the houses along the base of the reservoir.

Hidden on the feast of St. Gorfor.

ShortDescription:
A small camoflaged container attached at knee hight. Easily reachable from the pavement. Please return as found.


Code: GC5C9X1
ShortDescription: <p>Another little cache in the Harlesden series.</p>
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=c2f7cfc8-3154-44be-92f8-3208f7a4609b
Hints: Check the metal fence of the car park
LongDescription:
<p>Small, tube sized, magnetic, quick grab cache in fairly muggled shopping area. Try to be discrete and bring your own pen.</p>


Code: GC24ZT5
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=dea021ea-b970-4881-8a05-f7b191ab4513
Hints: Light up the area - Magnetic waist height.
LongDescription:
<strong>LEE NAVIGATION</strong>
<p>The River Lee Navigation is a canalised river incorporating the River Lee (also sometimes spelt River Lea). The river runs from Hertford Castle Weir to Bow Creek/Limehouse Basin, where it meets the River Thames. Historically the river was used to transport goods from Hertfordshire to London, particularly grain. Today the area forms part of the Lee Valley Regional Park, Tottenham Marshes, Walthamstow Marshes and runs parallel to the London 2012 Olympic Park. Extremely popular with walkers, cyclists and fishers, the pathways offer a great opportunity to see an abundance of wildlife and some of the rather beautiful and quirky barges moored at different points along the river. This is also a great walk (or cycle – the path forms part of the National cycle network) if you are looking to avoid tramping through tons of pre and post winter mud as the paths are mostly gravel and really well looked after. Some areas along the walk are nicer than others so be prepared...this is London and as fantastic as it is, some spots aren't so pretty. That said, most are and some are rather stunning and more than make up for their less attractive cousins!</p>
<br />
<center><img src="http://img.geocaching.com/cache/e19a7588-01bd-4260-a868-6fe2dd4181bb.jpg" /><br />
<strong>Swans On The River</strong></center>
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<p>This series of 70 caches consists of an assortment of small and medium lock-n-lock boxes containing various swaps at the time of planting and rather a lot of 35mm film canisters, some magnetic. Please bring your own pen. The walk is a around 19 miles and follows the path of the River Lee/Navigation from Limehouse Basin, near Limehouse DLR station, to Broxbourne (not too far from Broxbourne train station and bus routes). If you only want to walk in one direction, the overground train line runs almost parallel to the river and train times can be found at www.tfl.gov.uk.Click <a href="http://www.tfl.gov.uk/" target="_blank">here</a></p>
<p><strong>FOOD AND DRINK</strong></p>
<p>There are a whole host of bars and cafes at Limehouse Basin and various points along the route where you can stop off for refreshments.</p>
<p><strong>MORE ABOUT THE AREA</strong></p>
<p>Click <a href="http://www.leevalleypark.org.uk/" target="_blank">here</a> http://www.leevalleypark.org.uk/</p>
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Click <a href="http://www.tottenhammarshes.org/" target="_blank">here</a> http://www.tottenhammarshes.org/<br />
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Click <a href="http://www.walklondon.org.uk/route.asp?R=4" target="_blank">here</a> http://www.walklondon.org.uk/<br />
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You are looking for a 35mm canister. Bring your own pen.<br />
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<center><strong><font size="6" color="red">It can be muggle central along here at times so please take care when retrieving and replacing the cache</font></strong></center>


Code: GC5Y0FF
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=1d143c97-a7a9-4de2-a374-dcd3729e3201
Hints: Make sure you log it
LongDescription:
<p>Travis5 has assisted in hiding this cache.  We use geocaching as part of home education.  We learn many subjects and for some inspiration would really like it if when you log this cache you could put an interesting or unusual fact in your log.  To start off Travis5 has this one:</p>
<p><em>The earliest known squirrels date from the Eocene and are most closely related to the mountain beaver and to the dormouse among living rodent families.</em></p>
<p>The cache contains a few swaps for the small cachers. Please replace as found.  The cache was kindly given to us to hide by QBDM, many thanks!</p>
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<p>Norbury Hall was built in 1802 within the Manor of Norbury. The grounds comprised 30 acres of ornamental gardens with a large lake fed by the River Graveny. From the main entrance on London Road, a drive led through woodland to the house. In the C19th it was owned by James William Hobbs, Mayor of Croydon in 1887; it remained in his family until 1957. Hobbs had a private cricket field laid out in the grounds, now a private leisure club. Croydon Corporation acquired the estate in 1956. The Hall and 9 acres of gardens were fenced off for an old people's home, now privately run, and the grounds were taken over by the Council's Parks Department. The lake was dry by 1954, its site marked by a depression, but many mature trees remain in the public park.</p>
<p>The park has many paths and doesn't usually get muddy.  This is a popular area for dog walkers and kids so please take care not to be seen.  The area that was a lake does get flooded in the winter. The squirrels request nuts in return for helping you look out for muggles.</p>
<p>Parking is available in Craignish Avenue or Ederline Avenue.  The park is open daily until dusk.  Public transport runs very close to the park.</p>

ShortDescription:
<p>Norbury Hall Park is known locally as the squirrel park. It is a small park in the north of croydon.</p>


Code: GC19AD3
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=9b725023-ddf6-4a6e-a6e1-6604d4bad70f
LongDescription:
<big style="font-weight:bold;font-family:Bank Gothic;"><big>The Ac-tun Park</big></big><br />
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The park opened to the public in 1888 to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria. A dying Dutch Elm tree, one of the last in the borough, close to the main entrance has been transformed into a dramatic 28-foot carved statue called the Twilight Tree. The park has been awarded Green Flag status since 2003.<br />
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The independent Green Flag Award is presented annually to parks that have reached the national standard and has become the benchmark against which the quality of public parks and green spaces can be measured. To win a park has to be well managed, have good environmental practices and be well used and highly thought of by the public.<br />
The Civic Trust uses eight criteria to judge the Green Flag Awards: a welcoming place, healthy, safe and secure, well maintained and clean, sustainability, conservation and heritage, community involvement, marketing and management.<br />
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Access: main entrance from Uxbridge Road. Access also from The Vale, East Acton Avenue and Churchfields Road.<br />
Transport: Train: Acton Central, Tube: Turnham Green (Piccadilly and District line) Acton Town (Piccadilly and District line), Bus: 207, 266, 70, E3<br />
Facilities: Bowling green and pavilion, tennis courts, multi use games area, playcentre, play area, café, pond and sport pitches.<br />
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Park opens at 7.30 am and closes from 5.30 pm to 10 pm depending on the time of year.<br />
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<span style="font-style:italic;">Please note that the wonderful Twililight Tree has been broken into two separate pieces since the cache was first published. This has no bearing on Stage 2!</span><br />
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<div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="Twilight Tree" src="http://idisk.mac.com/tomashan-Public/Geocaching/Twilight_Tree.jpg" style="width:480px;height:640px;" /><br /></div>
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<big style="font-weight:bold;"><big><br />
<span style="font-family:Bank Gothic;">The Ac-tun Cache</span></big></big><br />
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Main coordinates are for the main park area. The Ac-tun is a seven stage multi-cache. Cache contains a logbook but no pen. The logbook is suitable for pen only, do not use a pencil, please. It will take you for a circular walk around the park.  There are numbers you will need to collect along the way in order to get to the final co-ordinates. It should take about 30 minutes to complete. This is our first cache and we sincerely hope that you will enjoy it. Happy caching!<br style="font-weight:bold;" />
<big style="font-weight:bold;"><big><br style="font-family:Bank Gothic;" /></big></big><big style="font-weight:bold;"><big><span style="font-family:Bank Gothic;">Things you should know</span></big></big><br />
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This is a tricky cache! Three star difficulty rating is there for reason!<br />
I do strongly recommend that you read the questions properly!<br />
All the information you need is available to you, there is no need for guessing!<br />
It is important to cross-reference all the information you have available for each stage to make sure you are getting right numbers!<br />
Final coordinates are spot on and can be check on www.geochecker.com<br />
It is there I promise you!<br />
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<big style="font-weight:bold;font-family:Bank Gothic;"><big>Stages</big></big><br />
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1. Park opening and closing times<br />
N51 30.404 W0 15.751<br />
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2. Twilight Tree<br />
N51 30.441 W0 15.738<br />
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3. Bowls Club<br />
N51 30.519 W0 15.664<br />
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4. Monument<br />
N51 30.547 W0 15.609<br />
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5. Sssped<br />
N51 30.487 W0 15.476<br />
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6. Acton Park<br />
N51 30.406 W0 15.424<br />
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7. Ac-tun The Cache<br />
N51 FM.(K-I*I)B((E-G)+D)) W0 J((H-A)+H).(L-J)C(H-F)<br />
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<big>1. How many letters are there in the first word on the board? You will get a number X. You will then need to subtract 1 from it to get the right value for your first stage. (This is correction made on 12.04.2010 and it reflects recent changes made by council)</big><br />
<big style="font-family:Bank Gothic;font-weight:bold;"><big>A</big></big><br />
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<big>2. How many?</big><br />
<big style="font-family:Bank Gothic;font-weight:bold;"><big>BC</big></big><br />
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<big>3. These coordinates will take you to the corner of the Bowling field. Look straight down the field. There is a large number about 50 meters away on your 1 o'clock.</big><br />
<big style="font-family:Bank Gothic;font-weight:bold;"><big>DEFG</big></big><br />
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<big>4. Last number</big><br />
<big style="font-family:Bank Gothic;font-weight:bold;"><big>H</big></big><br />
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<big>5. How many letter S's should you not Ssspeed over?</big><br />
<big style="font-family:Bank Gothic;font-weight:bold;"><big>I</big></big><br />
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<big>6. When? You will get a year XXXX. You will need to subtract 18 from it to get your numbers. (This is a correction from 13.02.2008, sorry for any inconvenience)</big><br />
<big style="font-family:Bank Gothic;font-weight:bold;"><big>JKLM</big></big><br />
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<big>7. The Ac-tun</big><br />
<big style="font-family:Bank Gothic;font-weight:bold;"><big>N51 FM.(K-I*I)B((E-G)+D)) W0 J((H-A)+H)).(L-J)C(H-F)</big></big>
<p>You can check your answers for this puzzle on <a href="http://www.geochecker.com/index.php?code=d2605407df35b757dd659be65a83e612&amp;action=check&amp;wp=47433139414433&amp;name=41632d74756e&amp;language=">Geochecker.com</a>.</p>

Hints:
1. Green
2. Have a pick
3. Top of the building
4. Come on
5. Iron grid
6. Sign
7. Numbers all around me


Code: GC4HFAF
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=14f593b4-65eb-4fde-9f14-db6923df1173
Hints: Magnetic, low down on post, beware the brambles!
LongDescription:
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This is one of a series going out to help cachers in their quest for a 31 day caching streak in August 2013 for which they will get a souvenir on their profile page.<br />
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We've got together to put out this series of mostly drive by caches... Good Luck in your Cache Hunt for August '13. This is a located at an entrance to South Norwood Lake.<br />

ShortDescription:
The cache is not located within the park so is available even when the park is closed. PLEASE DO NOT SEARCH FOR THIS CACHE USING A TORCH AS THERE ARE HOUSES CLOSE BY. THANKS.


Code: GC41VKH
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=090ab1d0-2277-4de1-9879-184cc3043289
LongDescription:
<p><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><em>The fifth of December nineteen ninety two,<br />
The exile is over our dream has come true,<br />
Charlton at home there's no more I require,<br />
Singing Valley Floyd Road my only desire...</em></span></span><br />
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The club returned to The Valley 20 years ago. I was lucky enough to be there for the game against Portsmouth, and I vividly remember Colin Walsh's goal. That said, I was 7, and probably not fully aware of the significance at the time. Looking back on it now, I can see how important it was that my club came home. Some of my favourite memories are at this stadium, watching Charlton with my Dad and brothers. If the club hadn't have returned, I wouldn't have those memories.<br />
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This stadium is special. Take a while to walk around it, and read about its history, and the story of the club's exile and return. It's a must for any football fan.<br />
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Still watching, still hoping...<br />
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Cache is placed above head height, hidden in almost plain sight. It is probably too high for children or wheelchair users.<br />
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ShortDescription:
A small magnetic nano, please bring your own pen.  No room for trackables.<br />
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Placed to commemorate 20 years since Charlton Athletic returned to The Valley after exile.


Code: GC3XPX0
ShortDescription: A magnetised micro. Off path, over grass, but easy for wheelchair users.
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=d100720a-e990-4892-bae5-9fffffcd2d76
Hints: MAC had some fine family and friends. Sit upon the right and cop a feel.
LongDescription:
A Quick Quiz - Which famous group produced a video here, and near that wonderful big tree. See photo answer below.


Code: GC3XPVF
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=9d7db910-6466-4428-9cd8-c32234bf7ab9
Hints: 8 feet up
LongDescription:
<p style="color:red;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Chiswick House and Gardens - A great area to spend a couple of hours - Cafe within for refreshments (open from 0900).</span><br />
<span style="font-weight:bold;">Open every day from 7am until dusk, all year round.<br />
There is no charge for visiting Chiswick House Gardens.</span></p>
<p style="color:blue;"><strong>Transport Links</strong></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:bold;">By Road</span><br />
Sign-posted from A4 west of Hogarth Roundabout (junction with A316) via brown tourist board signs.</p>
<p><span style="font-weight:bold;">By Train and Tube</span><br />
Nearest train station: Chiswick<br />
Nearest tube station: Turnham Green (District Line)</p>
<p><span style="font-weight:bold;">By Bus</span><br />
<span style="font-weight:bold;">190</span> Hammersmith-Richmond<br />
<span style="font-weight:bold;">E3</span> Greenford-Chiswick</p>
<p>For timetable information contact Transport for London on + 44 (0) 20 7222 1234.</p>
<p><span style="font-weight:bold;">By Bicycle</span></p>
<p>Visitors arriving by bicycle are most welcome. There are bike racks at park entrances and close to the House and Café. Cycling is restricted to the tarmac drives within the gardens and not allowed on garden paths and lawns.</p>
<p style="font-weight:bold;">Car Parking Facilities</p>
<p>The public car park for the house and gardens is situated just off the westbound A4 and clearly marked by a brown tourist board entrance sign. (SEE PARKING COSTS PHOTO) Parking is also available on residential roads around the park and pedestrian access is via gates on Burlington Lane, Staveley Road and Park Road.</p>
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<td><b>When I'm out caching I carry a supply of replacement log sheets so that I can help out the cache owner by carrying out any maintenance that's required.<br />
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If anybody would like to replace any logs that need urgent servicing in my caches, please do so.</b></td>
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ShortDescription:
9 caches for you to explore this fine Gardens. You choose the best order to tackle them.<br />
Various hides. Forget finding them at night unless you venture daringly. All caches with Terrain 1 are wheelchair friendly.<br />
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I don't care for long logs so TFTC is welcome.<br />
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Please bring a pen to sign the logs.<br />


Code: GC5M6B4
ShortDescription: <font size="6"><strong><u>URBAN GEOLOGY</u></strong><br /></font>
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=fc22c612-4ec9-4bb0-bf18-61ba30ae2f75
LongDescription:
<font size="4"><em>Urban Geology is the geology of the built environment. This includes the building stones and other materials used in town and cities as well as the tantalising glimpses of the pre-urban landscape and underlying bedrock.<br />
<br /></em></font> <font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4"><strong><u>TO LOG THIS CACHE</u></strong><br /></font><br /></font><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4">To claim a find please email your answers to me via the GC.com website (DO NOT POST YOUR ANSWERS IN YOUR LOG). There is no need to wait for confirmation before logging, if there is a problem with your answers I will get back to you. I will however do my best to respond out of courtesy.<br />
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<p><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4"><font size="4"><img src="https://d1u1p2xjjiahg3.cloudfront.net/00982830-35bc-477b-8d1a-8c81c4ffbbde_l.jpg" /></font></font></font></p>
<font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4"><font size="4">QUESTION: Granite can be of different colours. Most kinds of granite are grey however granite can be black, dark-red and rarer green or bluish-grey colour.</font></font></font> <font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4"><font size="4">Two colours of granite have been used to make up the feature at GZ. Describe what two colours you see and what type of feldspar would have caused this colouring during the formation of the granite. Use the above examples to give an answer/answers as A B C D or E. The rest of the information can be found in the listing.<br />
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<div><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4"><font size="4"><u>WHERE GRANITE CAME FROM</u></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></div>
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<div><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4">Granite is classified as igneous, arising from magma many miles below the surface. Granite formation begins when two tectonic plates collide. One plate will be pushed under the other creating a subduction zone. Rocks in the down-going plate are super-heated under extreme pressure, up to 1,600 degrees C, melting into magma which then rises upwards because it is hot and less dense than the surrounding material. About 10% of the magma will be pushed to the surface (extrusive), erupting as volcanoes where rapidly cooling lava creates a variety of fine-grained rocks from basalt to obsidian. The magma that remained below the surface (intrusive) slowly cools and crystallises, the slow speed of cooling allows larger crystals to form which gives granite its appearance. The granite collects in plutons and batholiths of igneous rock several kilometres below the surface.<br />
Granite is found in all continents around the world and is generally the foundation of many orogenic belts or mountain chains. As it turns out, most of the ocean floor is basalt, and most of the continents are granite.</font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font>
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<font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4">The granite is under great overhead pressure. These granite formations are then exposed to the surface through the process of erosion accelerated by continental uplift acting over many millions to hundreds of millions of years. This process removes several tens of kilometres of overlying rock in many areas, exposing the once deeply buried batholiths. The pressure on the granite is reduced and it then expands and forms fractures or sheet joints parallel to the surface.</font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></div>
<div><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font face="Comic Sans MS">What does the colour of granite depend on? It depends on mineral composition (components) of granite. The colour of feldspar especially strongly influences the decorativeness of granite. But feldspars are white. Feldspar breeds get grey and black colours from the admixture of dark-coloured minerals - mica or pyroxenes. Granite consists of three main minerals: quartz and two kinds of feldspars (potassium and calcium-sodium) and mica. They form the structure of granite with equal amounts (30%). They all are colourless or white. And pyroxenes, amphibole or mica, being dark minerals, make 10%; they will be noticed in granite as separate scales or grains. If you look at the stone from a distance everything merges into a grey colour. Obviously, the more dark minerals in the granite - the darker it is. The colour of some granite seems darker because of quartz which can be presented by morion. How does granite become red? Bright red or pink feldspar are included into their mineral composition. They can be met in all parts of the world. The smallest crystals of hematite (oxide of iron) and red iron ore, disseminated regularly on all crystal of feldspar, give colouring to feldspar. Painting abilities of hematite are exclusively great. Feldspar takes thick red colouring already when there is 0,7-1,0% of hematite in it. Granite feldspar acquires the pink colouring when maintenance of hematite does not exceed 0,3-0,4%. So, red colour of granite is a result of difficult and not always ordinary processes. And how about green granite? Such colour is given to granite due to inclusions of green potassium feldspar which has been known for a long time as a semiprecious stone. The Nature of the colouring is not clear up to this moment. There is a hypothesis that at the beginning the usual red and white feldspar was crystallised, which subsequently under the influence of the flying substances, accumulating in the central part of a vein, turned into amazone-stone (amazonite). Granite is a very desirable material. It is used on exteriors and interiors of homes and commercial buildings. The most common uses are for headstones and kitchen countertops. Some other examples include: fireplaces, bars, vanities, sinks, cabinet handles, outlet switch plate covers, tables, walls, benches, fountains, shower surrounds, flooring….If you can imagine it, you can use granite.</font>The feature at GZ is a good example of granite in use as a decorative piece, it was presented to the Wimbledon Council in 1898</font><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4"><br />
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<u>THE PARK</u><br /></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font> <font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4">At the start of the 19th century Wimbledon was still mainly farmland, this was until 1838 when the railway station was built which brought many workers to the area leading to the building of roads and houses. In 1899 the council bought this land and turned it into The Gardens. There is a horse trough in the gardens that was used by deliverymen who sold milk and coal to water their horses. The Gardens have a number of original features and as such have been listed grade 2 on the English Heritage Register. The Gardens are a great place to come for a stroll, they provide a tranquil oasis for local residents and people working in the area.</font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></div>


Code: GC5VQ11
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=2848783c-e76d-4b0b-a8d5-64e1dfe3b5c5
Hints: Not far from the bench.
LongDescription:
<p>Dating back to 1086, the existing church was modified in 1843 by Sir George Gilbert Scott, architect of St Pancras. The churchyard has one of the highest concentrations of Listed monuments in Greater London, such as the mausoleum of Sir Joseph Bazalgette, Victorian engineer of the London sewage system.</p>
<p>The nearby Stag Lodge was the gatehouse to Earl Spencer's estate. The Stag was removed for safety during the Second World War but was subsequently lost. The replacement stag appeared in 1988. The Stag was the inspiration for the sculpture on the forecourt of Wimbledon station.</p>
<p>This cache has now moved to within the church grounds, and has been placed with the kind permission of the clergy and wardens of the church.</p>
<p>You are looking for a 1 litre clip lock box that is big enough to take smaller TBs. Don't forget to note down the value of the letter Z if you want to find the bonus cache. </p>

ShortDescription:
<p>There's more to Wimbledon than just tennis.</p>
<p>The Wimbledon Wander is a series of 12 caches that takes you around some other sights in the area. The circuit starts near Wimbledon station, so leave your car at home and enjoy the walk. The whole loop is about 5 miles in length and will take you 3-4 hours to complete. The first 10 caches contain a clue to the location of the bonus cache. Good luck!</p>
<p> </p>


Code: GCGHFY
ShortDescription: Quite a straightforward cache in the form of a see-through plastic container.
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=158d5db6-c7f4-41a8-a823-0431ddc27365
Hints: By the five trunk tree near major path junction.
LongDescription:
This cache is located in one of our favourite walking spots and has the bonus of being close to a café where you can get a cool ice cream or a hot drink.  Parking is available at N51 26.291, W000 13.930, but you can also reach the area by bus, train or tube.

The original contents of the cache:
•	Log book and pen
•	Disposable camera - Please take a picture of yourselves and leave the camera in the cache
•	Orca stamp
•	Pink bouncy ball (retrieved from Teddington Lock cache)
•	Swedish coins
•	Danish coins
•	Ginger Tom travel bug

We hope you’ll enjoy exploring the area as much as we do, if you are lucky you might even spot a womble!

TravelBugs:
<BR>Elsa's Travel Bug (id = 5184393, ref = TB61TJD)
<BR>Geotees Custom Tag (id = 6193552, ref = TB74NNY)
<BR>Speedracer (id = 1474555, ref = TB21967)
<BR>Travel Alien (id = 5407721, ref = TB699ZH)


Code: GC54WKA
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=b489158f-464c-4228-b958-f2fcab4f73d8
LongDescription:
<p><img alt="Then" src="http://www.walthamstowhistory.com/pictures/LighthousePC.jpg" style="height:273px;width:400px;" /><img alt="Now" src="http://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/37/53/3375335_d66ce203.jpg" style="height:300px;width:400px;" /></p>
<p>This cache hopefully builds on a few round the area. There aren't many sites down this way, but this is one of them. Parking on the street or the garage around the corner.</p>
<p>From <a href="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-502488-the-lighthouse-methodist-church-greater-">British Listed Buildings</a>:</p>
<p>The Lighthouse Methodist Church opened in 1893 and was a replacement for a house in Myrtle Road, Walthamstow which had served the group of Methodists, originally from a Wesleyan church in Hackney, who began the church mission in 1887. After the break with their parent church, the group planned a United Free Church (meaning that the minister's post would be unsalaried). An early supporter of the church was Captain King of the Bullard King Steamers, a company which ran the direct service from London to East African ports and in 1889 commenced sailings from India to South Africa to carry field labourers for sugar plantations. In 1889 Captain King donated the site on Markhouse Road and paid for the building, begun in 1892, the design and name of which are reminders of his seafaring activities. The church was designed by the architect J. Williams Dunford, about whom little is known. The lighthouse originally had a revolving light which beamed out on winter mornings during the Sunday service. The church was the best-attended nonconformist church in Walthamstow in 1903 with congregations of over 1,500. </p>
<p>Recent picture from <a href="http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3375335">here</a></p>
<p> </p>

ShortDescription:
<p>My first cache! </p>
<p>A simple cache near the striking Lighthouse Methodist Church near my flat.</p>

Hints:
Originally I thought everyone would Go straight to the right place, now you'll need to use your grey matter...


Code: GC4H5WD
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=172fa17d-2eb2-4ff9-917b-6764aa04bf83
Hints: On the left of path
LongDescription:
This is one of a series going out to help cachers in their quest for a 31 day caching streak in August 2013 for which they will get a souvenir on their profile page.

We've got together to put out this series of mostly driveby caches... Good Luck in your Cache Hunt for August!

ShortDescription:
You are looking for a 35mm film pot at chest height. The GPS put us to 10' under the trees....  There is a path into the trees and the cache is close to the path.


Code: GC34AT3
ShortDescription: black 35mm film canister
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=7e4897be-4363-42e2-b807-6d24f1ff566f
Hints: Behind 'Marryat Road' sign, see photo clue
LongDescription:
Séance on a Wet Afternoon is a 1964 British film directed by Bryan Forbes, based on the novel by Mark McShane in which an unstable medium convinces her husband to kidnap a child so she can help the police solve the crime and collect the ransom. The film stars Richard Attenborough (who was also the film's co-producer), Kim Stanley, Nanette Newman, Mark Eden and Patrick Magee. The New York Herald Tribune called Séance on a Wet Afternoon "the perfect psychological suspense thriller and a flawless film to boot". This  cache is at the exact location of the film.


Code: GC51W6F
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=9f1fab7f-f9df-4a78-8873-42640d3d16b4
Hints: Not going to University by train?
LongDescription:
<p><u><strong>About SideTracked - Lee</strong></u></p>
<p>Lee station is a suburban station on Burnt Ash Hill in Lee in south-east London, England, between Hither Green and Mottingham on the Dartford loop (also known as the Sidcup line). The station name appears as Lee (London) on tickets. It was opened by the South Eastern Railway in 1866. It is operated by Southeastern.</p>
<p>The station opened in 1866. Goods facilities were meagre at first with a single siding on the down side just east of the station building, but the goods yard was gradually enlarged over the years as freight traffic increased in importance. In the early 1870s a second siding was installed dedicated to coal, and a coal shed was erected across the track. Later a further pair of sidings was inserted alongside the existing tracks. An SER-designed signal cabin was positioned some 150 yards east of the up side station structure. In 1955 the platforms were lengthened to accommodate ten carriage trains. The goods yard closed in 1968. In 1988 the clapboard up side ticket office was demolished and replaced by a new ticket office. In 1992 the platforms were lengthened to accommodate twelve carriage trains.</p>
<p><u><strong>The Cache</strong></u></p>
<p>This cache is a 1.5ml clear test tube. You will need a pencil or pen to sign the log, and maybe a pair of tweezers. You may need to be careful of some thorns when retrieving/replacing the cache.</p>
<p><em>Please return the cache to exactly the same place it was found, and make sure it's tucked in out of sight.</em></p>
<p><br /></p>
<p style="color:red;font-size:100%;"><strong><em>When I'm out caching I carry a supply of replacement log sheets so that I can help out the cache owner by carrying out any maintenance that's required. If anybody would like to replace any logs that need urgent servicing in my caches, please do so..</em></strong></p>
<p style="color:green;font-size:150%;"><strong><em>Congratulations to Lindylou1502 for FTF.</em></strong></p>

ShortDescription:
<p><u><strong>About SideTracked Caches</strong></u></p>
<p>This cache belongs to the SideTracked series. It is not designed to take you to a magical place with a breath taking view. It's a distraction for the weary traveller, but anyone else can go and find it too. More Information can be found at the SideTracked Website.</p>


Code: GC5VPZN
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=6b1f28e5-18cd-4b32-ba27-153ee9f32137
Hints: Attached to wire where wood meets brick.
LongDescription:
<p>The first Thai Buddhist temple in London opened in 1980. Built in traditional Thai style, it is one of only two outside Asia. Thai New Year (Songkran) and Loy Krathong in November are both celebrated here,</p>
<p>Don't forget to note down the value of the letter Y if you want to find the bonus cache. </p>

ShortDescription:
<p>There's more to Wimbledon than just tennis.</p>
<p>The Wimbledon Wander is a series of 12 caches that takes you around some other sights in the area. The circuit starts near Wimbledon station, so leave your car at home and enjoy the walk. The whole loop is about 5 miles in length and will take you 3-4 hours to complete. The first 10 caches contain a clue to the location of the bonus cache. Good luck!</p>
<p> </p>


Code: GC28PXV
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=f1db57c0-f68f-4798-81ae-cbbb5abab1f9
LongDescription:
The Thames Barrier Information Centre is accessed by bus from North Greenwich Underground station and at weekends in the summer regular boat trips leave from Greenwich and Westminster Pier. Pay and display parking is available at 51° 29.677 N E000’ 02.486 Please refer to the Thames Barrier Information Centre website for admission costs and opening times http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/homeandleisure/floods/38375.aspx .

It is not a requirement to visit the Centre to complete this cache.

 

THE RIVER THAMES TIMELINE –

1. 170 -140 million years ago Southern England was covered by sea, Marine organisms were laid down to create the oolitic limestone of the Cotswold Hills – the source of the River.
2. 140 million years ago the sea became clear allowing for the deposit of marine creatures forming the chalklands of the Thames valley. Each inch of the Kent North Downs took 2,500 years to form and thus would have taken around 30 million years to form totally.
3. 30 million years ago earth upheavals and spasms shaped the earths crust. England was pushed up and the clay covered chalklands of the Thames Valley formed ridges.
4. During the last glacial period 25,000 years – 8,500 years BC England was still physically connected to Continental Europe. The Thames was a tributary of the River Rhine in Germany.
5. 12,000 BC the temperatures began to rise and the ice started to melt. The sea level began to rise.
6. 6,500BC the water of the North Sea rose breaking the remaining ridge between Kent and the North of France, the Straits of Dover were created and Great Britain became an island.
7. Now … the Thames rises in the Cotswolds at Trewsbury Mead 108.5m above sea level. A stone marks the source as for most of the year there is no sign of water.


THE THAMES ESTUARY –
The Thames Estuary is particularly vulnerable to flooding for a number of reasons. The South-eastern corner of the British Isles is slowly tilting downwards and sea levels are rising. As a result, the high tide in central London is rising at a possible rate of 75cm per century.

Storm surges are an even more compelling reason. When an area of low pressure, perhaps hundreds of miles across, moves eastwards across the Atlantic towards the British Isles, it raises the level of seawater beneath it by up to a third of a metre. If this 'plateau' of sea water passes north of Scotland and then down into the shallow basin of the North Sea, perhaps further heightened by strong winds from the north, it can cause excessively high surge tides in the Thames Estuary of up to 4 metres leading towards London. If a spring tide combines with a surge tide the risk of serious flooding rises dramatically.

The problem is made much worse when floodwater from upstream meets a high surge tide coming up from the Thames Estuary.

On a typical summers day about 3,000 million litres of fresh water will pass over it. On a typical winters day the quantity will be at least four times greater, and sometimes eight times.  In the winter of 1947, the peak flow at Teddington was 61,698 million litres a day. This flow was nearly three times that of a typical winter's day and more than 20 times that of a typical summer's day.

THE THAMES BARRIER –
The Thames Barrier is one of the largest movable flood barriers in the world. The Environment Agency runs and maintains the Thames Barrier.

The barrier spans 520 metres across the River Thames near Woolwich, and it protects 125 square kilometres of central London from flooding caused by tidal surges.  The site was chosen because of the solid chalk table and the high riversides at that point.

It became operational in 1982 and has 10 steel gates that can be raised into position across the River Thames. When raised, the main gates stand as high as a five-storey building and as wide as the opening of Tower Bridge. Each main gate weighs 3,300 tonnes.


The questions to complete this cache are:

1. From the Barrier, how far is it to the source of the Thames River?

2. As indicated by the mural, what is the ‘Mean High Water’ level at the Thames Barrier?

3. In the 1953 storm, there was a surge of 5.6m.  If this storm surge occurred when the water level was at the ‘Mean High Water’ level (as indicated in question 2), what would the total water level add up to, and what are the last two towns that the water would have reached?

4. Take a photo of you and/or your GPS with the barriers in the background

Please send us the answers of the questions and we'd love to see your photo if one is taken.”

Congratulations and FTF honours to aB5dEglYeS5P


Code: GC356N5
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=b5654eed-b6a2-45c1-8af4-89cf4600dfa2
Hints: don't forget to log it!
LongDescription:
Wimbledon and Putney Commons are a tranquil area with sprawling meadows and grasslands and feature numerous ponds, some that are extremely old dating back to Medieval times. Animals thrive in the commons natural habitat and eagle eyes visitors could spot shrews, moles, bats, rats, weasels, stoats, rabbits, badgers and a array of birds include geese, ducks and herrings. The most prominent feature of the commons is the Wimbledon Windmill. The mill was built by local carpenter Charles March 1817 and worked by three millers up until the 1860s, these millers combined their role with that on constable of the common and kept an eye out for any illegal duels that often took place on the common. Today the Windmill Museum is popular with visitors wanting to find out more the workings of the windmill and its history, however a small admission fee is charged. The commons also feature a nature trail that enables visitors to take on a cross section of the nature the commons have to offer.
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You are looking for a 35mm film canister in disguise. please replace cache in exactly the same position that you found it! Many thanks!
<p>This Cache has been placed with the kind permission of Wimbledon and Putney Commons Conservators Ranger's Office.</p>
<p>PLEASE REPLACE THE CACHE EXACTLY WHERE YOU FOUND IT!</p>
<p>PLEASE REPLACE THE CACHE EXACTLY WHERE YOU FOUND IT!</p>
<p>PLEASE REPLACE THE CACHE EXACTLY WHERE YOU FOUND IT!</p>


Code: GC3XPVV
LongDescription: THE STAMPS ARE NOT TO BE TAKEN AS THIS IS A LETTERBOX CACHE.
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=c6d422d5-ece8-4a1c-8774-b35eae9f146c
Hints: End nearest the wall. Look behind.
ShortDescription:
The 2nd in the series. The main container may not be 100% waterproof so the log is within a smaller one.


Code: GC5JV6G
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=32734eb5-1959-4c8c-8a69-b6ddbe2c6dee
Hints: No parking needed - just use your feet and cobble it together
ShortDescription:
<p>This cache is located off Eltham Road.<br />
This is my first hide, to celebrate my move back to London. <br />
<br />
You are looking for a medium- sized egg shaped container.</p>
(Squeeze to open. When closing please make sure bag is tucked in, and press tightly to close.)<br />
<br />
Congrats to RamsPadge for FTF :-)


Code: GC4KC2V
ShortDescription: <p>A quick cache in a little known park.</p>
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=ab0cba3d-cc52-4f99-a376-48d488712aeb
Hints: Its the title
LongDescription:
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<p><strong>Forest Lane Park is a Green Flag award winning space, situated between Forest Gate and Maryland stations.</strong></p>
<p>Bus: 308</p>
<p>Satnav: Forest Gate, Cormorant Road E7</p>
Open from dawn 'til dusk
<p> </p>
<p><strong>History</strong></p>
</div>
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<p>This site was originally Wood Grange Manor, once owned by Quaker, banker and philanthropist Samuel Gurney (brother of Prison Reformer Elizabeth Fry)</p>
<p>He donated the land to build a workhouse school and infirmary which eventually became Forest Gate Maternity Hospital. The hospital was in operation <img src="http://www.geocaching.com/images/icons/icon_smile_big.gif" style="border:0px;font-family:inherit;font-style:inherit;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;" /> until 1985 when Newham General Hospital was opened.</p>
<p>The land was retained by the London Borough of Newham and following successful petitions from the community it was developed as a local park.</p>
</div>
<p>This cache is placed near the trailhead for my Forest Lane Park Multicache, <a href="http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=103bd9d3-dfde-40f3-a721-b8134f3891d0">Totem Trail @FLP</a>. It should take less than 20 minutes to find the clues for that one..</p>


Code: GC5E398
LongDescription: <p>A 35mm magnetic container with just a log sheet inside.</p>
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=ccd2d02d-c7e9-4f0e-a3d4-8d42fa682597
Hints: Behind bottom of far left green post.
ShortDescription:
<p>You're standing below a bridge that takes trains between Acton and Cricklewood on the Dudding Hill Line - a lesser used frieght line in west London.</p>


Code: GC5A2B2
ShortDescription: <p>Indus Road</p>
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=e7361d60-c8dc-42a6-8fcf-e94cdbcd1a84
Hints: Snow White's friends
LongDescription:
<p>The third in group of caches celebrating road names that are (in my opinion) amusing, interesting or just strange and are not repeated anywhere in England.  The name of this one is neither strange - a number of the roads round here are named after foreign locations - nor particularly amusing, but is interesting for me because I grew up on this street.</p>
<p>The cache is a magnetic test tube and if you have found either of the previous two you should know where to look. Please replace exactly or the hint won't make sense.</p>
<p>Well done to Milli100 on the FTF.</p>


Code: GC4TR5R
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=b92071e1-899c-44b8-9c62-123a03e85a8a
Hints: Real or fake?
LongDescription:
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<p>Freemasonry means different things to each of those who joins. For some, it's about making new friends and acquaintances. For others it's about being able to help deserving causes - making a contribution to family and society. But for most, it is an enjoyable hobby.</p>
<p>Freemasonry is one of the world's oldest and largest non-religious, non-political, fraternal and charitable organisations. It teaches self-knowledge through participation in a progression of ceremonies. </p>
<p>South East London Masonic Centre was opened on 21<sup>st</sup> January 1943. In 1955 the centre was extended and a re-opening ceremony took place to celebrate a new temple and dining facilities on 30<sup>th</sup> March 1955.</p>
<p>The Centre nestles among its neighbouring homes and businesses and is well placed with transport links.</p>
</div>
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<p>You will need to bring your own pen. Have fun searching!</p>
</div>
Congratulations to pau1mi11er for FTF. For more information on Freemasonry visit http://www.crescamus.co.uk

ShortDescription:
<p>The second in an occasional series of Geocaches related to Freemasonry. The South East London Masonic Centre is on Avenue Road, Penge. Can you find it and the cache?</p>
<div> </div>
Cache replaced to increase difficulty. Be sure to make sure it is properly fixed, when you replace it.


Code: GC24VM6
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=103bd9d3-dfde-40f3-a721-b8134f3891d0
Hints: Closer to tall than wall - knee high
TravelBugs: <BR>The Walking Dead (id = 4411812, ref = TB56WME)
LongDescription:
<p><strong>Description</strong><br />
Forest Lane Park has always had wildlife and nature conservation at its heart. Many species are encouraged by the variety of fauna, which includes mature woodland, orchard and wildflower meadow, new woodland, a dipping pond and lake. Sympathetic planting ensures that butterflies and damsel flies flourish. A pair of swans and a heron are regular visitors. There are also three types of woodpecker here although they are more heard than seen.</p>
<p>In December 2009 a nature trail was marked with totem poles. Most areas of the park are wheelchair accessible although the final cache location may prove a little too far off track.</p>
<br />
<p><strong>The Cache</strong><br />
Follow the totem pole trail to the right from the North gates and fill in the crib sheet below.<br />
<br />
The Play area opposite the southern exit from the park has been greatly improved and is a testament to the vision and investment in this Park by Newham and the local community. If you have time it is an ideal reward for any younger cachers after finding the cache.<br /></p>
<p>The cache is a camo'ed plastic cylinder about the diameter of a baked bean tin, and a little taller.</p>
<p>This is a busy place in the summer and on school holidays but during term time you may find yourself muggle free.</p>
<p><font color="green">Please replace the cache as you found it away from casual observation.</font></p>
<br />
<table width="100%" border="1">
<tr>
<td>A=</td>
<td>How many letters in the name of the creature on the totem between the bridge and the snail</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>B=</td>
<td>How many posts holding the rope, on the mound with the boulders near the snail</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C=</td>
<td>Number of letters in the name of the creature above the bat (same as the number of legs on the creature below the bats legs)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>D=</td>
<td>Number of body segments on the millipede (not including the head)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>E=</td>
<td>Number of Butterflies above the caterpillar</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor="silver">
<td>INFO:</td>
<td>The short Owl totem faces a tree, to its right there is a gated woodland area with more totems.<br />
Note There is a short totem missing in the gated area so add 1 to your count for both G and I</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>G=</td>
<td>The total number of totems within the gated woodland area.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>H=</td>
<td>number of tall totems in the gated woodland</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>I=</td>
<td>number of short totems in the gated woodland</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CACHE:</td>
<td>Final Location<br />
N51° AB.CDE<br />
E000° 00.GHI</td>
</tr>
</table>
<br />
<p><a href="http://geocheck.org/geo_inputchkcoord.php?gid=6151917158e826c-a37d-46aa-b107-1d23287e0ac0"><img src="http://geocheck.org/geocheck_small.php?gid=6151917158e826c-a37d-46aa-b107-1d23287e0ac0" title="Check your solution" border="0" /></a></p>
<p>Cache placed with kind permission of Newham Parks Team, and approval of Forest Gate lead councillor.</p>

ShortDescription:
<strong>Forest Lane Park is a Green Flag award winning space, situated between Forest Gate and Maryland stations.</strong><br />
Open from dawn 'til dusk
<p>It should take no more than 20 minutes to find the clues.<br />
<font color="red"><strong>The co-ords given are for the 1st totem, not for the cache</strong></font></p>
<br />
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Code: GC2832Q
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=ab57e246-baa5-4157-b91b-57e80183da50
Hints: [Start] all even [Final] slightly to right of XX
LongDescription:
<p>Start by locating yourself at the edge of the dock under the flight path - you can use the runway lights. Look south where you will see a number XXKYYY. Final at:</p>
<p>N 51 30.(YYY-71)<br />
E 000 02.(YYY+XX)</p>
<p>A number of things to see near the start. If you come at the right time of day/week you can start with aircraft at low altitude overhead. There's also the meeting of Royal Victoria and Royal Albert Docks - once industrial now only used for leisure and occasional visits of larger craft to ExCeL. Of which there is a good view including the newly opened International Conference Centre and further to Canary Wharf. The Connaught Tunnel passes a little to the east. The tunnel formed part of the North London Line until 2006 and should become part of the route for Crossrail.</p>
<p>Also views of old and new: to the east, you can also see recent development in the form of Building 1000 - now home to a large section of Newham Council - as well as space for the rest of the Royals Business Park. In the other direction you can see the derelict Spillers Millennium Mill - it was to be part of the recently scrapped £1.5 billion Silvertown Quays development. (The site will now apparently be absorbed into a larger masterplan)</p>
<p>The final is located on one of the more interesting examples of the type of structure I've seen. Container is a 5cm diameter by 10cm long cylinder.</p>

ShortDescription:
<p>A fairly straightforward offset - the final is located about 10 to 15 mins walk away.</p>
<p>Route is accessible but the final may be out of reach.</p>


Code: GC5TG5K
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=16f760ef-c20a-4b71-97f6-1aa136846cb7
Hints: Middle of panel
LongDescription:
<p>County cricket has been missing for a few years from Beckenham while redevelopments have taken place at the ground. There is now a new stand and a mix of 4 day and 1 day games will be played there this year by Kent's men's and women's teams.</p>
<p>You are looking for a small magnetic tube. Please hide back careful so it's out of sight.</p>
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ShortDescription:
<p>Well maybe it is because you can see cricket near here at various times through out the Summer when Kent are playing at home.</p>


Code: GC562PR
ShortDescription: <p>Log Only No Pen</p> <p>Magnetic</p>
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=dd178130-6a99-4b3f-9439-1c1a8826a11d
LongDescription:
<p><strong>Christ Church was built and consecrated for worship in 1843 for just under £10,000.</strong></p>
<p><strong>The architect was Sir Gilbert Scott and this was one of his first commissions.</strong></p>
<p><strong>More info about the church can be found at <a href="http://www.cctg.co.uk/">http://www.cctg.co.uk/</a></strong></p>
<p> </p>
<p><img alt src="http://imgcdn.geocaching.com/cache/1ddd87de-ae47-4a61-9963-9c20bd2fbc36.jpg?rnd=0.4912335" style="height:1536px;width:2048px;" /></p>
<p> </p>
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<font color="blue">For full information on how you can expand the Church Micro series by <a href="http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?id=275067">sadexploration</a> please read the <a href="http://www.15ddv.me.uk/geo/cm/place_your_own.html">Place your own Church Micro</a> page before you contact him at</font> <font color="black">churchmicro@gmail.com.</font><br />
<br />
<font color="blue">See also the Church Micro <a href="http://www.15ddv.me.uk/geo/cm/cm.html">Statistics</a> and <a href="http://www.15ddv.me.uk/geo/cm/index.html">Home</a> pages for further information about the series.<br />
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Hints:
Free Parking!!
Not in London for sure!
See the Light and ye shall find!
LOOK CLOSELY TO FIND THIS CACHE.
Please replace where found.


Code: GC3M7JH
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=f65f00cb-6790-465c-85ac-169263f63939
Hints: Look for the orange door.
LongDescription:
There are several areas of interest to both young and old. The very young can play in the playground, paddle in the paddling pool or ride their bikes around the model traffic area. The older children can play football on the grass or play ball games in the multi-use games area or they can take their skate boards or BMX bikes to the new skate board area or play in the adventure playground. For those who like to sit an enjoy nature there is the lake with picnic tables and benches and the wooded area.

You are looking for a small camouflaged clip lock box. The cache is located just off a small gravel footpath near the park wall and shrubs.

ShortDescription:
This park is the largest green space in Tottenham, commanding great views across to Alexandra Palace. It contains some interesting historic features, such as the Shell Theatre and the Model Traffic Area.
It is also crossed by one of London’s hidden rivers, the Moselle and has a large lake with many birds.


Code: GC356N0
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=c5382bb5-b521-4d82-aab6-ee520cf62e86
Hints: Small ivy covered log (look for the piece of garden hose)
LongDescription:
This is a multi cache that will take you on a short journey through the Windmill Trail on Wimbledon Common.
It will make an ideal multi cache for children and should take around 15 – 20 minutes to complete.

The trail was created for visitors with mobility handicaps and it will be ideal for wheelchair cachers, although assistance will be needed to retrieve the final cache.

For more information on the trail for wheelchair users and for children, you can visit http://www.wpcc.org.uk/nature_trail.html 

Windmill Car Park at the present time is FREE and if you come during the early evening please make a note of the time when the car park closes.

STAGE 1 
Your starting point is at N 51° 26.267 W 000° 13.889.
On this building, there is a plaque on the wall over the porch dedicated to Robert Baden-Powell. He wrote “Scouting for Boys” in the year 19AB.

STAGE 1.1
Round to the left of this plaque (on the windmill) is another plaque to mark the republication of “Scouting for Boys” in 200C.

STAGE 2
You next need to go to N 51° 26.282 W 000° 13.822. 
On this structure there is a date below the word DEVAS which is DBBC.

STAGE 3
Your next clue can be found at N 51° 26.271 W 000° 13.706 and if you take the path just ahead and to your right will take you on a journey through the windmill trail.
You are looking a number on a post and this = E.

STAGE 4
Your final clue can be found at N 51° 26.269 W 000° 13.670.
Here you will find QUERCUS ROBUR which can grow to a height of 11F ft.


FINAL LOCATION
Cache can be found at:

N 51° (E – D)(C – D). (F – E ) (A + F) (B - D) 
W 000° D (B – F) . (B – E) (D + F) (A + C)


You are looking for a small lock & lock box which when placed contained:

FTF badge
log book
pen
key ring
golfball
toy figure
 

Once you have found the cache you can continue on your journey through the Windmill Trail.

This Cache has been placed with the kind permission of Wimbledon and Putney Commons Conservators Ranger's Office.


Code: GC4B97Q
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=38589338-b577-4a0c-b601-2fd7bc2eacc7
Hints: This should fit Roy no problem.
LongDescription:
At the cache spot is a plaque commemorating the 1st V2 bomb to hit London in 1944.<br />
The actual V2 was launched from The Netherlands, near Den Hague and the launch site is commemorated by the following cache.<br />
<a href="http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=7bdd585e-7d61-4c9c-aaad-1c6862c5bbdd">http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=7bdd585e-7d61-4c9c-aaad-1c6862c5bbdd</a><br />
<br />
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">The V2 landed in the centre of Staveley Road, towards the junction with Burlington Lane. The memorial has been be placed close to this spot, where today there is a small electricity sub-station. On</font> <font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Friday, 8 September, 1944  - 3 people died and 22 were injured, 11 houses were demolished and 27 more were seriously damaged in the immediate area.</font>

ShortDescription:
Magnetised 35mm pot with Log Only.<br />
This cache has been inspired by - pvds89, EV1978 and rick1210, fellow cachers from The Netherlands.


Code: GC34XJ8
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=f10b9ec6-1d78-4ea8-98ed-10b2c9d48fe7
Hints: not down
LongDescription:
Wimbledon Common is a large open space in Wimbledon south-west London, totalling 460 hectares (1140 acres). There are three named areas: Wimbledon Common, Putney Heath, and Putney Lower Common which together are managed under the name Wimbledon and Putney Commons. Putney Lower Common is separated from the rest of the Common by about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) of built-up area. Apart from being the famous home of The Wombles, Wimbledon common is well known too for being a fine place for cycling, jogging and walking, and also home to The Wimbledon Common Golf Club and The London Scottish Golf Club. This Cache has been placed with the kind permission of Wimbledon and Putney Commons Conservators Ranger's Office.
<center><img src="http://img.geocaching.com/cache/d51bcbcc-74a7-45bc-82f0-8ad8ba0bb665.jpg" /></center>
You are looking for a camouflaged container slightly bigger than a 35mm film canister. The above co-ordinates should take you to a tree with an unusual trunk in the shape of an 'O' - stand with the old stream trench behind you and look through the 'O' of the trunk (but don't put your head through!). You should see a holly tree straight ahead approx 40 ft away. The path to the cache has gentle slopes and would be manageable for pushchairs but may prove quite difficult for wheelchairs and it can get muddy in wet weather.


Code: GC4B98T
LongDescription: Along a quiet path within the park grounds.
ShortDescription: A bonus cache in another quiet corner of this fine park.<br /> Log Only
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=31f84e29-3cf3-47ec-ba55-9aa5df2c7ed7
Hints:

H
Above head height. 
If you put your hand in the hole you may not get it back.
Check around the back instead!


Code: GC59ZE8
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=44788cc2-8e38-4197-9e47-f719fa21a972
Hints: A little rocky.
LongDescription:
<p><u><strong>About A Marathon not a Sprint - Thames Barrier</strong></u></p>
<p>The London Marathon is a long-distance running event held in London, United Kingdom and part of the World Marathon Majors. The event was first run on 29 March 1981 and has been held in the spring of every year since. The 33rd London Marathon took place on 21 April 2013, and the 34th London Marathon was on 13 April 2014.</p>
<p>The race was founded by the former Olympic champion and journalist Chris Brasher and Welsh athlete John Disley. It is organised by Hugh Brasher (son of Chris) as Race Director and Nick Bitel as Chief Executive. Set over a largely flat course around the River Thames, the race begins at three separate points around Blackheath and finishes in The Mall alongside St. James's Park. Since the first marathon, the course has undergone very few route changes. In 1982, the finishing post was moved from Constitution Hill to Westminster Bridge due to construction works. It remained there for twelve years before moving to its present location at The Mall.</p>
<p>The first London Marathon was held on 29 March 1981, more than 20,000 applied to run. 6,747 were accepted and 6,255 crossed the finish line on Constitution Hill. The Marathon's popularity has steadily grown since then. As at 2009, 746,635 people have completed the race since its inception. In 2010, 36,549 people crossed the line, the biggest field since the race began. The first wheelchair marathon race was held in 1983 and the event was credited with reducing the stigma surrounding disabled athletes.</p>
<p><u><strong>The Cache</strong></u></p>
<p>As the runners proceed towards Greenwich and the Cutty Sark they pass Thames Barrier as they approach Charlton again, this time on the lower Road. You will need a pencil or pen to sign the log .This is an extremely busy area traffic-wise, so stealth is important. I can guarantee thousands of muggles during the race! Please return the cache to exactly the same place it was found. This is a possible cache and dash, with off-road parking available within the Barrier grounds. The Barrier is worth a visit, and refreshments are available within the visitors area.</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p style="color:red;font-size:100%;"><strong><em>When I'm out caching I carry a supply of replacement log sheets so that I can help out the cache owner by carrying out any maintenance that's required. If anybody would like to replace any logs that need urgent servicing in my caches, please do so..</em></strong></p>
<p style="color:green;font-size:150%;"><strong><em>Congratulations to nchs20 for FTF.</em></strong></p>

ShortDescription:
<p><u><strong>Geocache Description:</strong></u></p>
<p>I live about a half hour walk from the start of the London Marathon yet have never been to watch it! On 10/04/2014 I was in Blackheath placing a couple of new caches and I got the idea to begin a series of caches following the route of the event. </p>


Code: GC3X9B2
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=b92940ef-6e9d-49c2-bda3-cefbb65a3750
Hints: Stand between art and rail, right hand, mind the spikes!
LongDescription:
This cache (My first hide, by the way) is dedicated to James Johnstone, my grandad, who helped to build this structure in the late 60's.<br />
<br />
Passed by hundreds of people every day, not many know the effort it took to get it into place while the traffic kept moving and the trains kept rolling.<br />
<br />
Solve this little riddle:<br />
<br />
Halfway down this lane of trees<br />
A way to span the road and rail<br />
climb up and up and cross this path<br />
The box you seek is on this trail<br />
<br />
View the school kids painted art<br />
Down sloping path, but halfway, stop<br />
Reach through railings to standing metal<br />
To grab the film can, at the top.<br />
<br />
Happy hunting<br />
<br />
<b>Well done to Gretchins for being the FTF and Jekub for a very close STF!!<br />
<br /></b>

ShortDescription:
This is a magnetic micro cache containing a log book. Please bring your own pen or pencil<br />
<br />
Although wheelchair accessible, you will need to be able to stand to retrieve cache.<br />
<br />
<b>If you find that the log is filling up, please send me a message and I will replace it - Thanks<br />
<br />
Hope you enjoy finding it!</b>


Code: GC50TFM
ShortDescription: The Quaggy emerges from Sutcliffe park and passes under Kidbrooke Park Road here.<br />
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=d717792e-9dff-4934-a86b-19e67f37716d
Hints: Magnetic
LongDescription:
<img src="http://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/40/64/2406416_3d820631.jpg" /><br />
As I had come from upstream I don't yet know about the availability of river access from downstream.<br />
To save yourself a long walk in the river it is possible to get to the river by climbing over the road bridge next to this pedestrian bridge.<br />


Code: GC342EG
ShortDescription: Just outside Alexandra Palace Grounds cache and dash
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=14caf6df-8026-479c-a43a-8295104b690a
Hints: With you back to the road look down and to the bottom right hand side of gate
LongDescription:
Wheel chair assessable nice easy cache and dash can be seen from a short distance away   unless you don't know what a 35mm film canister in black looks like HE-HE 
This is on my jogging route so I may see you looking Try to replace cache in the same spot.
Try not to smile at the simplicity of it


Code: GC5VPYZ
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=3294ff98-79bd-48fc-800a-789023e2ab06
Hints: Stump near a small yew tree.
LongDescription:
<p>Commons were used by villagers in ancient times to graze stock and gather firewood. Most were enclosed in the 19th century but local campaigners saved Wimbledon’s. It is notable for having a public golf course where you have to wear a red top to play for safety reasons, and of course it is well known as the home of the Wombles. Look out for them!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>You are looking for a half litre plastic box that should be big enough to hold small TBs. Don't forget to note down the value of the letter X if you want to find the bonus cache. </p>
<p>This cache has been placed with the kind permission of the Wimbledon Common Rangers.</p>

ShortDescription:
<p>There's more to Wimbledon than just tennis.</p>
<p>The Wimbledon Wander is a series of 12 caches that takes you around some other sights in the area. The circuit starts near Wimbledon station, so leave your car at home and enjoy the walk. The whole loop is about 5 miles in length and will take you 3-4 hours to complete. The first 10 caches contain a clue to the location of the bonus cache. Good luck!</p>


Code: GC3B1FG
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=416de698-252b-4a5a-9295-58b19921f99b
Hints: I hope this cache doesn't stump you for too long!
LongDescription:
You are looking for a camouflaged half litre snap top box.  When placed it contained a small selection of swaps and has room for small niknaks and travelbugs.

Please bring a writing implement and take care retrieving and replacing the cache as it is an area well frequented by muggles.

Beckenham Place Park was a regular childhood haunt and many happy days were spent there during the holidays.  It covers 96 hectares and is the largest green space in the LB Lewisham.  The park forms part of the Green Chain Walk and is on the Capital Ring.

Take time to explore the park, and maybe if the weather permits have a paddle in the River Ravensbourne.

This cache is placed with permission of Lewisham Council.  With thanks to VM for her help with this aspect.

TravelBugs:
<BR>Jewmanchu80's Honeymoon Tag #2 (id = 5173986, ref = TB61EQP)
<BR>WiFi Parrot (id = 3353200, ref = TB42B2N)


Code: GC2XX8D
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=79821f38-63db-45a9-8503-472bee8ac5af
TravelBugs: <BR>Mega Event Micro Geocoin (id = 3734256, ref = TB4F4JT)
LongDescription:
<b><font color="red">This cache is placed close to an Olympic venue/race route, and will be disabled from July 11th to September 10th. Please do not seek this cache during this time.</font></b>During the warmer seasons you will be welcomed by the horses,cows &amp; sheep in the park. As you walk between them, the farm main entrance can be spotted beneath the trees. Inside the main farm there is the standard; chickens, pigs &amp; Ducks, Kiddies favourite, rabbits and guinea pigs to the more exotic Llamas, peacocks &amp; and even an owl. There is lots to see and learn. You can buy fresh eggs, there's a place to wash your hands and the toilets are always clean. I strongly recommend for young children and for the children at heart. Remember it is a farm so be prepared to get mucky but this is a farm that is completely disabled friendly just as the cache is;-) . The container is a magnetic Aluminium cylinder, 50mm Diameter x 150mm Long. The farm entrance is free so they always welcome small donations if possible. You do not have to enter the farm to find the cache but you do have to enter the park which opens at 7am Monday to Saturday and 8am Sundays. The park closes at various times around the year day light dependant, 4pm in winter, 9pm summer. See time table at entrance of King George's park. If you are driving here, there are two places to park depending on your driving route. Use either the main park one off King George's Avenue or the car park at the 'pyramids' off Stansfield road, Beckton. The cache should be easy to find &amp; I hope you enjoy your short visit. BYOP!

ShortDescription:
This is a lovely little farm to site this cache perfect for young children and disabled. You will have to Walk through farm paddock to find this cache which is locked out of opening hours so don't bother looking any other time. Opening hours: Summer: Tuesday - Sunday, 10am - 5pm Winter: Tuesday - Sunday, 10am - 4pm Closed Mondays, except bank holidays.

Hints:
Most hints in the text above but if you really need one more does green corner help? Top, Horizontal Rail.


Code: GC2PKAX
ShortDescription: 35mm magnetic film canister
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=84aed6ca-4638-4e26-a512-09e5433bbae0
Hints:
not in the first place you would look( still should be easy)its not on the bridge and is on the Acton side


Code: GC5VNDY
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=f871c9ff-0e54-45dd-8a0a-40be6ef56be4
Hints: Magnetic. Bottom left-hand corner of metal gate.
LongDescription:
<p>What can I say, Wimbledon station is busy with lots of trains.</p>
<p>Why the stag I hear you say? Well, this piece of installation art takes its inspiration from Stag Lodge. You'll have to go to WW10 to see this.</p>
<p>You are looking for one of those pesky little nano containers. Don't forget to note down the value of the letter A if you want to find the bonus cache.</p>
<p> </p>

ShortDescription:
<p>There's more to Wimbledon than just tennis.</p>
<p>The Wimbledon Wander is a series of 12 caches that takes you around some other sights in the area. The circuit starts near Wimbledon station, so leave your car at home and enjoy the walk. The whole loop is about 5 miles in length and will take you 3-4 hours to complete. The first 10 caches contain a clue to the location of the bonus cache. Good luck!</p>
<p> </p>


Code: GC2843T
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=73125e7a-36b3-461c-b584-34ba0df6fd05
Hints: silver/grey corner, metre up
LongDescription:
You might think this should be 5 miles to the west but there's no hemispherical error here... the name reflects the previous location of this venue. Had passed this building many times on the DLR before finding out the history. Having formerly been St Mark's Church, Silvertown (Samuel Sanders Teulon 1861-63) it is now home to a music hall. The Victorian Gothic brick structure is impressive and the reason why a 1981 fire didn't do more damage, amusing: "had it not been for the weight of pigeon-muck on the roof which fell and quickly extinguished the flames" The cache is designed to be fairly quick to find. Mind out for speedy cyclists - think this bit of road is popular for those who have been through the Woolwich Foot Tunnel. Further reading for those interested at: http://www.bricklanemusichall.co.uk/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brick_Lane_Music_Hall http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/theatre/3662577/Moving-heaven-and-earth-for-a-music-hall.html and some interesting pics from 1984 post fire: http://www.urban75.org/london/silvertown-st-marks.html

ShortDescription:
35mm film canister hidden near the Brick Lane Music Hall. Pavement access to site and should be within wheelchair reach.


Code: GC1HNEW
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=6233a5a2-575b-4eaa-b21c-1d517f959315
Hints: To the north of the road is a gate to nowhere. Try the uphill side.
LongDescription:
This multi-cache is inspired by the work of artist Ben Wilson whose work is all over this area. Some think that his creations are just a strange and anti-social form of graffitti, wheras many muswell hill families delight in discovering new examples of his work.
 
Many pieces have been commissioned by locals to commemorate personal events or people, although mostly all you need to do is find Ben at work and ask him for a design.

You could google his images but that would spoil some of the fun when you get to point 1. All the points are quite close together, and you will need sharp eyes to complete the set. 

A good idea would be NOT to wear your best trousers for this one.

The inital coordinate above is not the start of this trail, but the site of the original mossy well that gave the area it's name.

As usual for multi-caches you are trying to find a series of numbers to fit into the equation at the end, good luck.

 Since originally placed I have followed the suggestion of some finders and re-ordered the clues to shorten the walk, and adjusted the final co-ordinates slightly to make then more accurate.

note: Summer 2010 clues checked and 2 changed.
note: Spring 2012 clues checked and 3 changed.
note:Spring 2013 clues checked and all works


POINT 1   51°35.325N,0°08.753W
Slightly off the main road, and a few inches from a small grey post, this gruesome piece has a black background with a yellow rim.
A is the number of eyes looking back at you.
B is the number of letters in the second word of the nearby road name


POINT 2   51°35.441N,0°08.829W
 Between a quiet oasis and another green box, A blue and purple study of heavenly bodies and latin text.
G is the number of heavenly bodies illustrated.


POINT 3   51°35.522N,0°08.724W
Tricky to find as it can be covered in fallen leaves. near the wall of number 24. Blue and yellow with a red rim.
F is the number of modes of transport shown.


POINT 4   51°35.593N,0°08.620W
 Close to a low wall and a short step from a low road name, this island study in blue contains birds and clouds.
E is the nimber of birds and clouds added together


POINT 5   51°35.472N,0°08.589 W
 Outside the 1930's Library, This picture has a blue background with red and yellow rings.
 Find how many hugs and kisses Alan gets. This number is D.


POINT 6   51°35.407N,0°08.344W
Standing on a hill next to a patched wall find a purple face with a wavey mouth. Then look for a nearby house number.
 C is the first digit of the number.




THE PRIZE is at 51°3(E+F).(A+F)(G)(A)'N , 0°0(B).(F)(D+F)(C)'W

When searching for it, remember to get your hands on the log.

ShortDescription:
A few hills and some busy roads surround this suburban multi-cache. All the clues and the final prize are accessable from the pavement.

Cache hidden on the feast of St. Terence of Metz


Code: GC2VTWT
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=b381dd8f-bc01-4926-9962-0b62b628c81d
Hints: Look for a holly tree near the anchor point.
LongDescription:
A small cache hidden near a 'bomb' in Alexandra Park near the pitch and putt course, with views of much of North East London.

The cache itself is a smallish Tupperware container with a logbook, pencil and a few small items.

The large metal object (which the park managers mow around so is clearly visible) is thought to be most likely an anchor point for an airship placed there probably around 1900, which is when airships started being developed, most notably in highbury, a few miles from here, by Stanley Spencer. A famous airship, the r-101, was flown over London in 1929, and was photographed over Alexandra palace. It sadly crashed in France on it's maiden overseas voyage the following year!

Another theory (on good authority from a local history website) is that it was a barrage balloon anchor point. It may have served both purposes.

ShortDescription:
A small cache hidden near the site of what looks like an old WW2 bomb! (Don't worry, it isn't actually a bomb!). Fairly easy find on a hillside with easy walking access and good views.
You can park on roads nearby when there isn't an event on at Alexandra Palace. Also near Alexandra Palace mainline train station and local busses.

TravelBugs:
<BR>Emily's Mini Mouse (id = 4369675, ref = TB55ET6)
<BR>HELLAS HOPPER (id = 3548188, ref = TB48WZK)
<BR>Izzy the polar bear (id = 2976223, ref = TB3MNT4)
<BR>Maria Smurfapova Travel Bug (id = 2187128, ref = TB2T6NE)
<BR>Skeleton (id = 4119324, ref = TB4X29B)


Code: GC3J5MQ
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=059088f2-5183-4e68-a4fd-5391802999e7
Hints: Can you see anything 'round' here?
LongDescription:
Who ever thought that buses could be a source of comedy? You wouldn't get away with this today, but On the Buses, written by Ronald Wolfe and Ronald Chesney, was hugely popular in the early 70's.

It was first commissioned by the then Head of Comedy for LWT, Frank Muir, and aired on British TV from 1969-1973. A total of 74 episodes, and 3 spin-off films were made.

The action centred around driver Stan Butler (Reg Varney - surely a better comedy character name if ever I heard one!) and his conductor Jack (Bob Grant), and was typical of 1970's sitcoms. Vulgarity and corny jokes were the standard fare. The plot usually revolved around the twosomes attempts to woo the mini skirted female employees who worked as 'Clippies' (Bus Conductresses) for the same company. Bain of their life was the humourless Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis), who tried in vain to catch the chirpy pair up to no good so he could dismiss them. Blakey's catchphrase "I 'ate you, Butler" was quickly adopted by the viewing public.

Amazingly, the first cinema release (of the same name) was the highest earning British film in 1971, surpassing the James Bond film 'Diamonds are Forever'.

I challenge you to find any humour at the Wimbledon bus station, but good luck finding the cache. You are looking for a 35mm film cannister containing a log book.

Watch out for the bus drivers that park up near the cache site. The buses may hinder the GPS signal, and stealth will be required in this busy location. 

The cache has been replaced, and is now about 15m from the original location.

ShortDescription:
This cache is near the main bus station in Wimbledon, and is the first in a series of caches that pay homage to the dying species that is the British Sitcom.
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Code: GC57RGT
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=7afcef24-fd83-4f7e-bf77-1e1f2c2c7b71
Hints: magnetic
LongDescription:
<p>About A Marathon not a Sprint series</p>
<p>The London Marathon is a long-distance running event held in London, United Kingdom and part of the World Marathon Majors. The event was first run on 29 March 1981 and has been held in the spring of every year since. The 33rd London Marathon took place on 21 April 2013, and the 34th London Marathon took place on 13 April 2014.</p>
<p>The race was founded by the former Olympic champion and journalist Chris Brasher and Welsh athlete John Disley. It is organised by Hugh Brasher (son of Chris) as Race Director and Nick Bitel as Chief Executive. Set over a largely flat course around the River Thames, the race begins at three separate points around Blackheath and finishes in The Mall alongside St. James's Park. Since the first marathon, the course has undergone very few route changes. In 1982, the finishing post was moved from Constitution Hill to Westminster Bridge due to construction works. It remained there for twelve years before moving to its present location at The Mall.</p>
<p>The first London Marathon was held on 29 March 1981, more than 20,000 applied to run. 6,747 were accepted and 6,255 crossed the finish line on Constitution Hill. The Marathon's popularity has steadily grown since then. As at 2009, 746,635 people have completed the race since its inception. In 2010, 36,549 people crossed the line, the biggest field since the race began. The first wheelchair marathon race was held in 1983 and the event was credited with reducing the stigma surrounding disabled athletes.</p>
<p><u><strong>The Cache</strong></u></p>
<p>This cache is a black nano. You will need a pencil or pen to sign the log and possibly tweezers. Please return the cache to exactly the same place it was found. Although near busy roads, it is accessible for wheelchair users. This is a possible cache and dash, with parking possibly available in side streets. If you were running the marathon, and arrive at the cache, you missed your turn! This is close to the first turn that the runners take. It leads onto Charlton Park Lane and adjacent to Hornfair Park. This can be a busy area traffic-wise, so stealth is important. I can guarantee thousands of muggles during the race!</p>
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<p style="color:red;font-size:100%;"><strong><em>When I'm out caching I carry a supply of replacement log sheets so that I can help out the cache owner by carrying out any maintenance that's required. If anybody would like to replace any logs that need urgent servicing in my caches, please do so..</em></strong></p>
<p style="color:green;font-size:150%;"><strong><em>Congratulations to Jimthebee for FTF.</em></strong></p>

ShortDescription:
<p><strong>I live about a half hour walk from the start of the London Marathon yet have never been to watch it! On 10/04/2014 I was in Blackheath placing a couple of new caches and I got the idea to begin a series of caches following the route of the event. All caches in the series are on, or very close to, the actual route.</strong></p>
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Code: GC4AYVW
ShortDescription: In a leafy part of West London filled with several other GC's, this is the first one I have placed.
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=c6fd9be9-86f0-4ab3-8b97-3b41451cfab7
Hints: Keep Clear
LongDescription:
It's a nano cache very low down. Note: The cache is in a residents parking area run by Ealing Council. The parking restrictions are: - Mon - Fri, 9am - 10am and 3pm - 4pm.


Code: GC5AMN6
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=9b76a155-a153-457c-844c-2bbbd0c05c90
Hints: Magnetic, under, low down.
LongDescription:
<img src="http://img.geocaching.com/cache/large/e81621e9-3b80-478d-97fe-6588fbb10339.jpg" /><br />
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Despite its medieval appearance the church of St John the Divine was built in 1913/14 to mark the centenary of the death of Admiral Lord Nelson, whose country house, Merton Place, formerly stood nearby. Other mementos of the hero of Trafalgar include an altarpiece in the church made from timber from HMS Victory, and two cannon from the ship which stand in the neighbouring gardens.<br />
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The church is built in the Gothic style made popular by the Arts and Crafts movement. The stained glass in the Lady Chapel includes a design by Edward Burne-Jones, a leading member of the Pre Raphaelite Brotherhood, and lifelong friend of William Morris, whose stained glass works and fabrics factory operated at Merton Abbey Mills, south east of the church.<br />
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During the Second World War the church was seriously damaged by a "doodle bug" which fell in the vicarage garden blowing the side off the house and the south aisle off the church, which was not fully restored until 1956.<br />
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The church was designed in a light decorated Gothic style with cusped bar tracery to the windows. The main windows are set under segmental arches. The accommodation comprises nave, north and south aisles, chancel, Lady Chapel and vestries. There is a tower at the west end of the church on the north side, the ground floor of which serves as the main entrance porch from the north door. There is another entrance on the north side towards the east end of the building. The external walls are constructed in rock hammered Darley Dale gritstone facing blocks on a brick core. Copings, window dressings and weathering stones are of Darley Dale gritstone ashlar. The pitched roofs are generally covered with green Westmoreland slates laid in diminishing courses.<br />
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At the above coordinates, find the date on the foundation stone. Using the format DD MM YYYY to give you AB CD EFGH, the cache is at:<br />
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N51 24.(F-G)(C+G)(B+C+H) W000 11.(B+E)(H-D-A)(B+H)<br />
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<b>Please note: The cache is available at all times of day, and replaces the previous cache with a new final location.</b><br />
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The cache container is now a magnetic nano.<br />
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<p>If anybody would like to expand to this series please do, I would just ask that you could let <a href="http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?guid=3af7a90d-65ce-45ee-9b73-dc6e95fc9489&amp;wid=bafee28a-5090-4a51-bbf4-aecb69d75d86&amp;ds=2">Sadexploration</a> know first so he can keep track of the Church numbers and names to avoid duplication</p>
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<p>To view the church micro stats page, please click <a href="http://www.15ddv.me.uk/geo/cm/cm.html">here</a></p>


Code: GC28WCQ
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=5a741967-1fca-4f60-8bcf-a623bd857324
Hints: Ivy covered stump, watch out for the nettle!
TravelBugs: <BR>Travel Bug Dog Tag (id = 5833823, ref = TB6QKBR)
LongDescription:
On my visit here from Wisconsin, USA.  I am really enjoying my stay. While doing a little geocaching and taking walks I noticed this nice park has no geocaches.  I placed this cache here and SLSingh will maintain it.

ShortDescription:
The Summer of 1900 Mark Twain stayed at the nearby Dollis House  and he loved this place.  'Dollis Hill comes nearer to being a paradise than any other home I ever occupied', he wrote when the summer was about over.  He said 'It is simply divinely beautiful & peaceful . . . the great old trees are beyond everything. I believe nowhere in the world do you find such trees as in England . . .'


Code: GC5VTPE
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=4192a857-dacb-4a63-a456-716946a3f42b
Hints: Magnetic. Above 'Recycle' on the telephone side.
LongDescription:
<p>This drinking fountain was erected in 1868 in memory of Joseph Toynbee by the ‘working men of Wimbledon’. Toynbee (1815-1866), the father of the social philosopher Arnold Toynbee, founded the Metropolitan Association for Improving the Dwellings of the Working Classes.</p>
<p>You are now in Wimbledon Village, with lots of fancy shops and restaurants along the High Street. Please note that you do not need to find a bonus cache letter here.</p>


Code: GC4QNTN
LongDescription: <p>This is a small nano magnetic Geocache hidden close to Acton Main Line station.</p>
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=286d08ec-db56-41e5-a341-9d902508dcd1
ShortDescription:
<p>Acton Main Line station is on the Great Western Main Line from London Paddington. The current station was rebuilt in 1996 after the original one was pulled down to allow the road bridge to be raised up to allow the Heathrow Express/Connect services to have overhead electrification (will be used by Crossrail from 2019)</p>

Hints:
vans might hide you from muggles recycling bins close by [sign] Danger Risk Of Death (Acton Bridge S/S)


Code: GC5XQYY
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=0d643634-d318-4465-9b88-38c6aa3d399c
Hints: Magnetic container ... travelling by foot.
LongDescription:
<p>Bertram Cottages have for many years been known as cottages of unique character and charm on the edge of the busy commercial centre. This special character was recognised by the Merton Council when it declared the Bertram Cottages Conservation Area in February 1984. </p>
<p>These cottages were designed and built by Henry Charles Forde, architect and engineer. Mr Forde was a leading citizen of Wimbledon, with an international reputation in the field of submarine telecommunications. </p>
<p>You can and should explore the area of the cottages, you might even see a lovely fox!</p>
<p>Hope you have fun.</p>
Container has been replaced and it's not where it used to be. Remnants of the old container can still be found.

ShortDescription:
<p>The cottages were commissioned by Miss Keziah Peache over the period 1867 to 1872. Miss Peache was a major benefactress in Wimbledon Parish and as one of the chief supporters of the Cottage Improvement Society in the 1850’s and 1860’s she built Bertram Cottages and the cottages of Belvedere Square off Church Road and Courthope Villas off Worple Road in Wimbledon for people of limited means. </p>
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Code: GC50TGE
Url: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=84317022-9ce4-4cc5-bdf1-9d69a52c1e6f
Hints: Just upstream of the 'doorway'
LongDescription:
<img src="http://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/24/38/2243874_cae3b3e0.jpg" /><br />
<b><u>The River Quaggy Flood Alleviation Scheme</u></b><br />
The flood alleviation scheme for the Quaggy is the key to restoring this river. Turned one way it would have locked the door against this river ever coming back to life; turned the other way it opens the door to a full restoration of the river.<br />
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When the National Rivers Authority (NRA) - now the Environment Agency - first proposed a new flood alleviation scheme in 1990 they planned to use the technique of channelising the river. The Friends of the Quaggy - now QWAG - were able to show that a large part of the River Quaggy's flooding problem was due to previous channelising, which was rushing massive amounts of water into Lewisham. The Friends of the Quaggy suggested that, rather than further channelising the river, the NRA should break the Quaggy out of its concrete channel and restore the river and its flood plain in Sutcliffe Park, at the same time creating an attractive feature along with nature study areas and picnic places.<br />
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The NRA tested this idea and found that it would work - and would be significantly cheaper than their original scheme. Furthermore, the idea of an attractive river in a relandscaped park with new education facilities and places to take the family proved very popular with local people. A survey for Greenwich Council showed 78% of local people in favour of the proposed changes to the park.<br />
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It took five years of campaigning by QWAG, eight years of planning and re-design by the Environment Agency and much argument with Greenwich Council over planning permission. But in June 2003 the work to restore the river and its flood plain in Sutcliffe Park finally started. The door is now open to making the River Quaggy the first fully restored urban river in the world.<br />
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Today the River Quaggy flows across the surface of Sutcliffe Park. But the old underground concrete culvert survives along the eastern and northern borders as a vital component of the flood alleviation scheme <b><i>and for providing geocaching fun.</i></b><br />
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The Quaggy enters the park at the south-eastern corner from under Eltham Road. Near to the granite weir (the 'low-flow inlet'), a sluice controls the distribution of the water - either down the weir into the park or along the underground culvert. At the park's far north-western corner, a 'low-flow outlet structure' re-routes the river back into the culvert.<br />
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Flow is regulated to ensure a healthy river. In dry conditions the greater proportion (around 50 litres per second), is directed into the park as a low-flow channel. As the volume of water increases, more diverts into the culvert. In flood conditions, two cubic metres a second could flow down the river while 18 cubic metres a second enters the culvert.<br />
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Crucial to the scheme is a constriction (a 'flume', <b><i>this is the 'doorway' at which the cache is hidden, not the weir where the Quaggy: Flume cache is hidden</i></b>) built into the culvert along its northern limb. Only a limited amount of water can pass. Flood water will back up to a level where it begins to flow out into the park through grids of a specially constructed zone known as the 'high-flow inlet'.<br />
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The park will slowly fill from its northern end, taking 12 hours to reach its capacity of 85,000 cubic metres. At a foot below the level of the perimeter footpath, excess water will be safely directed back into the culvert through another set of grids (the 'spillway') immediately downstream of the flume. After a flood, the water could take 12 hours to drain away through the 'low-flow outlet'.<br />
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The flow of water is largely controlled by careful shaping of the park itself, avoiding the need for mechanical controls altogether.

ShortDescription:
<p>A 90ml screwlid container above head height.</p>
At around the cache site there are barred openings to the outside world.<br />
In daylight the lighting here can be quite picturesque. Photos welcomed.<br />
Read the description below for the practical relevance of this area.


