What's that coming over the hill, is it a monster? Multi-cache
What's that coming over the hill, is it a monster?
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This cache can be done in conjunction with ‘Monster Boot
Camp’ (GCY5BD) and ‘Monster from the Black Lagoon’
(GCY5BH) , both of which are training missions to prepare you
for the perils of ‘What’s that coming over the hill’. All
three share the same parking spot (N51 21.883 W002 45.241 – Note
that the tarmac road becomes private just beyond this point except
as a bridleway or public footpath)
There is absolutely no requirement to enter the
woods alongside this bridleway/public footpath, nor is there any
need to climb any fences, all of these stages are within the
confines of the bridleway/public footpath.
Please do not use 'beaters' to hack away at the vegetation around
these cache locations.
NO STAGE of this cache is hidden in or at the base of stone walls
or fallen/partial walls. Please respect all stone walls in the
area.
Introduction
It is rumoured that somewhere near the above co-ordinates, there
lurks a number of monsters so fierce that their roar has been heard
many miles away. These monsters seek human flesh and are never
satisfied until their stomach’s are full of human kind when they
fly off in triumph and celebration.
Do you dare enter their world ? Do you dare to creep under their
very noses and steal from their lair ?
This cache will show you the way to their world, it will sneak you
in, show you their feeding ground and watering hole and then enable
you to steal their valuables before retreating to the safety of
your vehicle which you must not bring any closer than N51 21.883
W002 45.241. Because of the size of these beasts, this
adventure is not suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs. It should
be noted that some parts of the journey take the adventurer very
close to these monsters and extreme care should be taken not to
tread in anything that resembles a puddle or appears to be steaming
– to this end, walking boots or Wellingtons are recommended.
Stage 1 (Nano)
This first stage is relatively safe and could be attempted by all.
Stage 2 (Micro)
This stage is the final stage anyone should attempt if they are not
the most intrepid of adventurers. Beyond this point there are many
hidden dangers.
Extra clue - take the co-ordinates for stage 2 as being N 51°
AB.CDE W002° FG.HIJ. You can now Phone-A-Friend (PAF) on 07768
E1H1D1. This will reduce the difficulty to a 3 !
Stage 3 (Micro)
On the way to stage 3 you will be taken past the monsters watering
hole. Your own safety is dependant on your ability to approach this
area stealthily. You may see some of the monsters taking off in
exaltation, their under belly’s full of human victims being taken
to Ibifa. If you are extremely fortunate, you may see the monster
herd elders. These will be wearing war paint (Orange) and will
carry the markings of the great god ‘Stelios’. If you are
successful in reaching stage 3, you will have earned the right to
continue. If you are not successful in reaching stage 3, you will
never be heard of again…
Stage 4 (Micro)
This penultimate stage is right under the monsters noses. But be
very careful, you cannot afford to make a mistake here or you will
end up in the Deep end of the swamp where there is no escape. Such
is the size of these monsters, we have found it very difficult to
get accurate GPS readings here, many men have been lost trying to
get an accurate fix.
Final stage (Regular)
This was the hiding place for the monster’s most prized possession
– Tupperware. Over the years the monsters have been robbed until
now there is but one box left and the monsters guard it day and
night – if you hear the roar of the monsters, run for your
lives…
This journey is 4 miles car door to car door and the terrain is
rocky in places, muddy in others and certainly
undulating.
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
[Stage 1] - Vg'f nobir urnq urvtug.
[Stage 2] - Fgbar zr.
[PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS NO NEED TO SEARCH IN OR ON ANY DRY STONE WALLS !]
[Stage 3] - Zhygv fgrzzrq gerr ba evtug bs genpxf rqtr sebz qverpgvba bs PC.
[Stage 4 - Hint is contained within Stage 3 cache.]
[Final] - Fbeel, ab zber uryc !