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Blencathra (AW NF.2) Traditional Geocache

This cache has been archived.

Royal Oak: If any of the cachers who might replace this cache, wish to place their own cache (as long as it is within guidelines) that is their choice. I have heard nothing from the CO so it is being archived.

Royal Oak
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Hidden : 4/15/2006
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
4 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

Blencathra, also known as Saddleback, is one of the most northerly mountains in the English Lake District. It has six separate fell tops, of which the highest is the 868-metre (2,848 ft) Hallsfell Top.


For many years Ordnance Survey listed Blencathra under the alternative name of Saddleback, which was coined in reference to the shape of the mountain when seen from the east. The guidebook author Alfred Wainwright popularised the use of the older Cumbric name, which is now used almost exclusively. Ordnance Survey currently marks the summit as "Saddleback or Blencathra". It is likely that the name Blencathra is derived from the Cumbric elements blaen (a bare hill top) and cathrach (a chair). This would give a meaning of "the bare hill top shaped like a chair", which perfectly describes the topography of the hill.

Due to the remoteness of the cache any assistance with maintenance would be appreciated

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Nobhg 50 srrg orybj gur fhzzvg ba gur Xrfjvpx fvqr. Gurer vf n fznyy ebpxl bhgpebc, 3 srrg uvtu jvgu n ebbs. N cresrpg cynpr sbe n pnpur.

Decryption Key

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

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)