+Merlin1978 Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Heya guys, I'm going to be in London for a week seeing friends and some of the sights. I've not even checked but I'm sure it's Micro crazy here so does anyone have any recommendations for the best few caches in the Capital? Maybe even a series that goes around the centre. I'll be staying fairly central and want to see some really interesting locations, the deeper and darker the better! Quote Link to comment
+MartyBartfast Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 I can recommend the Jack the Ripper Series . The Sherlock Holmes series is popular but I haven't done it so can't personally recommend. Both R.E. Hedges 1973 and Under the Boardwalk (note this is currently missing) are different and worth a visit. I'm sure others will be along with more recommendations. Quote Link to comment
+Wavvy Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 There are some interesting Earthcaches in central London and the "Rainbow" virtuals are fun too. Quote Link to comment
Dave from Glanton Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Have to give a mention to the classic Last Delivery Quote Link to comment
+The Blorenges Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Last November we had a weekend in London and after walking across Tower Bridge (something we hadn't done before) we were pleased to find GC10: Tower bridge, as it's a good-sized box and useful if you want to move trackables around. We also enjoyed "Father Thames and the mermaid" and the nearby Earthcache "River Thames - rocks on the river bed" because it's an interesting area to wander around, peering at what's been washed up by the river. I also enjoyed "St Etheldreda's", which is one of the oldest and most visited London caches. If you do this one, I urge you to take 10 minutes extra to go inside and look around, it's well worth it. MrsB Quote Link to comment
Dave from Glanton Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Can't believe I forgot to mention my other favourite London cache, the fascinating and thought-provoking Winchester Geese Quote Link to comment
+MTH Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Always the same caches that get mentioned when this is asked - must be a reason: http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=266996&st=0&p=4585960&hl=50th&fromsearch=1entry4585960 I'd 2nd R.E. Hedges - one of the best. I had a close encounter with law there ("Are you looking for me?". "No Sir, what have you done?") The Clock Tower is another good one - you'll be going round in circles London Invasion (sadly disabled at the moment) would take you across town. Some of the museum caches can be combined with a bit of tourism. I can't remember the names offhand, but there are ones in the British Library, Science Museum and Natural History Museum Quote Link to comment
+goldpot Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 A new trick I have found is to select all caches in London (you can do other regions too) through the 'Hide and Seek' tab then click on the blue rosette and it will list in order the highest total 'Favorite' caches. Here, I done it for you! One of mine is up the top. Quote Link to comment
+Merlin1978 Posted May 21, 2011 Author Share Posted May 21, 2011 That's amazing guys, cheers for all the links and advice. I'll have a good look at them all and see how I get on Quote Link to comment
+HouseOfDragons Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 (edited) Arts in the 70s had us crying with laughter. Mainly because we were so focussed on the search we didn't notice it was the Interval and hoards of theatre goers had joined us. There are some good caches along the South Bank which make a nice walk. Edited May 22, 2011 by HouseOfDragons Quote Link to comment
+hobgoblinkiteflier Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 Have to give a mention to the classic Last Delivery I agree with this recommendation - and it's not a micro! Quote Link to comment
+simplysup Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 A couple of the caches I've checked out following this thread mention a London Geocaching Tube Map - is this still extant anywhere? Quote Link to comment
+The Blorenges Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 A couple of the caches I've checked out following this thread mention a London Geocaching Tube Map - is this still extant anywhere? This was created by the cachers Chris n Maria but the link's from their homepage no longer work - It seems that the London tube map was hosted on the defunct geocacheUK.com site. MrsB Quote Link to comment
+Paul G0TLG Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 I'm part way though the "Lost River Fleet" series, which if you fancy a walk is pretty good, and you pass by some others on the way. Thoroughly endorse the "Winchester Geese" recommendation. Any of Loony Londo's Earthcaches such as Helical Ridges Link, but do the research in advance! Have fun! Quote Link to comment
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