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The Wood, Hawley Traditional Geocache

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DTJM: Checked on cache this evening, it's gone [:(] and we feel it's time to archive this one. Thanks for all the visits.

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Hidden : 3/26/2005
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

In the far north-west of Farnborough lies Hawley Wood - an area of unspoilt semi-natural Scots Pine woodland and heathland that opens out onto Hawley Common. The paths can be very muddy so waterproof foot-ware is recommended.

There are two suggested options for parking (both roadside):

1. N 51 18.973, W000 46.834
This gives a shorter walk to the cache.

2. N 51 18.302, W000 47.768 This will give a much longer walk (5 mile round trip) to the cache but is probably the prettier route as you pass Hawley Lake en-route. Hawley Lake is about 200 years old and was formed by the damming of a small tributary of the River Blackwater on Hawley Common. Take some bread for ducks and watch the sailing boats!

Whichever route you choose, we recommend that you keep to the main paths and tracks. You are looking for a 1.0ltr 'clip & lock' plastic box containing a selection of goodies. The cache is just off the path.

It is worth taking time to walk up to the Triangulation pillar on Hawley Hill (N51 19.144, W000 47.475). For the film buffs, the pre-title hovercraft chase in the Korean demilitarized zone in the James Bond film – Die Another Day was filmed here.

Please Note: This is a Military Training Area to which Public access is open at all times but which can involve the use of Pyrotechnics. One of the safety rules for public access is:- " Do not, (and ensure that children do not) approach, touch or pick up any metal objects lying on the ground. Please adhere to all Byelaws."

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Ybbx sbe n fvyire ovepu ng na natyr

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
-------------------------
N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)