Geocaching

This site played a part in our history.  Terrain is a little inclined, and varies between muddy and very sandy.  Push-chairs, buggies, or bicycles might be difficult to manage.  There are also many bridle paths, so watch out underfoot.

Your key to this cache: a feature, servicing this site in the past, lay hidden until 1994.  What is it, and how was it revealed?  E-mail your answers, don't post them here even if encrypted.

_{As this is a virtual cache, please remember to have your answer confirmed before logging.}

This historic site (the specific nature of which I leave vague as a surprise to be discovered, so please - no photos or giveaways in your log entries)  is reached by parking at one of two locations - 51:18.98N 0:27.20W or 51:18.85N 0:27.10W - then following well-marked trails on foot.  If your only interest is bagging the find then it is possible to park nearer by consulting a map, but you will miss a pleasant walk.  GPS fix is variable in the trees, but there are plenty of open spots where it is clear and strong.  At the right time of year you may find ripe wild chestnuts and pine cones lying around, although their removal may be subject to legal restriction.  (Remember these are the staple diet of some of the local wild life, and you wouldn't want to deprive them, now would you?)  In your wanderings you will also pass interesting information boards detailing aspects of the location, its flora, and fauna.  They're a bit on the high side for younger children to read (but who ever heard of a child refusing a piggy-back?).

Unfortunately, summer opening at the site (every Saturday and Sunday, 12 noon to 5pm)  has just finished (as of October 6th 2002).  Winter opening (November - March): 12 noon to 5pm, first Sunday in the month.
Admission charges: Adults £2; Senior Citizens and children under 17 £1.50; Children under 6 free.

Whether you choose to pay to enter this location or not, there is an attached picnic area, with bench tables, and whilst the site is close enough to the M25 that traffic noise intrudes slightly, it is pleasant enough in its forested surroundings.  There is pleanty of scope for wandering around the heath should you wish to loiter.