Thames Path - Thames Head Multi-cache

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Lydford Locators: Sadly our recommended parking is no longer available and the alternatives do not fit in with this multi, so we're archiving this one. [:(]

Cache box collected 3/2/2013.

This entry was edited by Lydford Locators on Sunday, 03 February 2013 at 19:03:02 UTC.

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Hidden : 10/18/2007
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2.5 out of 5

Size: Size: regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

A simple multi-cache which involves a pleasant walk across fields to the official source of the River Thames, near Kemble in Gloucestershire. The total walk (there and back) will be about 1 mile. Those with dogs/small children will need to take special care as the recommended parking is on the busy A433 and there is a railway line to cross.

Although this is the official source of the River Thames, at certain times during the winter you may need wellies as it does flood, but for most of the year you are very unlikely to see any water here. The real source of the Thames is at N51 41.126 W002 00.998, where the water faithfully bubbles up from an underground spring. If you are planning to walk between our Thames Head and Kemble caches, we strongly recommend a look at the real source. See photo in the gallery

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The Thames Path follows England's best known river for 184 miles (294km) as it meanders from its source in the Cotswolds through several rural counties and on to the City of London. On its way the Trail passes peaceful water meadows rich in wildlife, historic towns and many lovely villages, finishing at the Thames Barrier near Greenwich.

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The above coordinates are for the recommended parking on the A433 (Fosse Way) between Cirencester and Tetbury.

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Start by making your way to WP1 at N51 41.399, W002 01.779. You will need to cross the railway line. (Stop Look Listen!)
How much could you be fined here? AB

Now go to Waypoint 2 at N51 41.(A+1)(A+1+B)B W002 01.(A+2)(8-B)(A+B+2)

At WP2 you will find some words:
The number of Cs = C
The number of Ds = D

The physical cache is a 1 litre twin-lock sandwich box in a camo bag, hidden at:

N51 41.(C-D)(A+D)(A+B+C) W002 01.(A+B+D)(C*3)(A+C)

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Ng onfr bs ynetr ebpx

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)


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