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{{graticule
| name = Cardiff
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  | lat= 51
| map = <map lat="51" lon="-3" />
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  | lon= -3
| ne = [[Shrewsbury, United Kingdom|Shrewsbury]]
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  | nw = [[Aberystwyth, United Kingdom|Aberystwyth]]
| e = [[Bristol, United Kingdom|Bristol]]
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  | n  = [[Mid Wales, United Kingdom|Mid Wales]]
| sw = [[Plymouth, United Kingdom|Plymouth]]
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  | ne = [[Shrewsbury, United Kingdom|Shrewsbury]]
| s = [[Exeter, United Kingdom|Exeter]]
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  | w  = [[Barnstaple, United Kingdom|Barnstaple]]
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  | name = [[Cardiff, United Kingdom|Cardiff]]
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  | e = [[Bristol, United Kingdom|Bristol]]
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  | sw = [[Plymouth, United Kingdom|Plymouth]]
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  | s = [[Exeter, United Kingdom|Exeter]]
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  | se = [[Weymouth, United Kingdom|Weymouth]]
 
}}
 
}}
The Cardiff [[graticule]] is at [http://irc.peeron.com/xkcd/map/map.html?lat=51&long=-3&zoom=8 latitude 51, longitude -3]. It includes almost all of the Brecon Beacons and Exmoor National Parks and the area commonly known as the South Wales valleys.  Passing throughout the graticule is the Bristol Channel, rendering approximately 25% of the graticule Water.
 
  
[[Water_Geohash|Water Geohashes]] may be possible in this graticule.
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This {{Today's location|lat=51|lon=-3|text=graticule}} covers the parts of the [[United Kingdom]] (UK) from 51° to 52° latitude, and from -4° to -3° longitude.  It includes the cities of Cardiff and Swansea, and some of Newport, and almost all of the Brecon Beacons and Exmoor National Parks and the area commonly known as the South Wales valleys.  About 20% of the graticule is the Bristol Channel, which splits it into the Wales and England halves.
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== Plans ==
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== Past activity ==
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* [[2008-05-25 51 -3]] -- just off the A479 between Talgarth and Crickhowell
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* [[2008-06-07 51 -3]] -- This point appears to be on an industrial estate. If it has gates, meet at the gates. Otherwise, we should be able to reach the point.
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* [[2009-07-10 51 -3]] -- This hash is in a public park in [[:wikipedia:Swansea|Swansea]] near the [[:wikipedia:Brangwyn Hall|Brangwyn Hall]] and the beach. I certainly plan on being there! Anyone else want to join? [[User:Homsar|Homsar]] 14:02, 9 July 2009 (UTC)
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* [[2009-10-18 51 -3]] -- [[User:Macronencer|Macronencer]] dropped in to negotiate a muddy field near Cardiff
  
 
==Local Geohashers==
 
==Local Geohashers==
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===Status unknown===
 
* [[User:Satyr|Satyr]] Resides in Cardiff, has one of those fancy cars, and can drive pretty much anywhere this side of the channel (or further if it looks *really* exciting).
 
* [[User:Satyr|Satyr]] Resides in Cardiff, has one of those fancy cars, and can drive pretty much anywhere this side of the channel (or further if it looks *really* exciting).
 
* [[User:gez|Gez]] is from Cardiff, and just generally likes to get out of the house every weekend.  
 
* [[User:gez|Gez]] is from Cardiff, and just generally likes to get out of the house every weekend.  
 
* [[User:Marbo|Marbo]] looks like Cardiff, owns a form of transport, and wants to go anywhere away from Satyr. Is willing to travel small distances if much rewards are promised.
 
* [[User:Marbo|Marbo]] looks like Cardiff, owns a form of transport, and wants to go anywhere away from Satyr. Is willing to travel small distances if much rewards are promised.
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* [[User:ATMD|ATMD]] lives in Swansea and hasn't done this before.  He rides a motorbike.  Next sunny Saturday...
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* [[User:BlueNovember|BlueNovember]] lives in Swansea and has a bike and power-risers to geohash on. Word up, let's bounce.
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* [[User:Clart|Clart]] lives in Cwmbran and also has two wheels. Inactive graticule :(
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* [[User:Jayk|Jayk]] lives in Llandovery and hasn't done this before but wants to someday to meet people and get exercise.
  
== Recent & Upcoming Geohashes ==
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===Active===
* [[2008-06-07 51 -3]] -- near Wentloog Industrial Estate, Cardiff.
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* [[User:Homsar|Homsar]] lives in Swansea and is cycle-enabled but not motorised.
* [[2008-05-25 51 -3]] -- just off the A479 between Talgarth and Crickhowell
 
 
 
== Interesting Geohashes ==
 
* [[2008-06-03 51 -3]] -- Appears to be in a lorry depot, just off the B4242, in [[wikipedia:Glynneath|Glyn-neath]], the hometown of entertainer [[wikipedia:Max_Boyce|Max Boyce]]. Possibly accessible.
 
 
 
== Successful Geohashes ==
 
 
 
* [[2008-05-25_51_-3]] -- [[User:Satyr|Satyr]], [[User:gez|Gez]], Maz, Sae, fdrazmataz and JiminyJetson make it to Brecon.  
 
  
[[Category:British Isles]]
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[[Category:United Kingdom]]
[[Category:Europe]]
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[[Category:Inactive graticules]]

Latest revision as of 16:44, 15 January 2022

Aberystwyth Mid Wales Shrewsbury
Barnstaple Cardiff Bristol
Plymouth Exeter Weymouth

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This graticule covers the parts of the United Kingdom (UK) from 51° to 52° latitude, and from -4° to -3° longitude. It includes the cities of Cardiff and Swansea, and some of Newport, and almost all of the Brecon Beacons and Exmoor National Parks and the area commonly known as the South Wales valleys. About 20% of the graticule is the Bristol Channel, which splits it into the Wales and England halves.

Plans

Past activity

Local Geohashers

Status unknown

  • Satyr Resides in Cardiff, has one of those fancy cars, and can drive pretty much anywhere this side of the channel (or further if it looks *really* exciting).
  • Gez is from Cardiff, and just generally likes to get out of the house every weekend.
  • Marbo looks like Cardiff, owns a form of transport, and wants to go anywhere away from Satyr. Is willing to travel small distances if much rewards are promised.
  • ATMD lives in Swansea and hasn't done this before. He rides a motorbike. Next sunny Saturday...
  • BlueNovember lives in Swansea and has a bike and power-risers to geohash on. Word up, let's bounce.
  • Clart lives in Cwmbran and also has two wheels. Inactive graticule :(
  • Jayk lives in Llandovery and hasn't done this before but wants to someday to meet people and get exercise.

Active

  • Homsar lives in Swansea and is cycle-enabled but not motorised.