Ghost Gate (aka Polly's Cache) Multi-Cache
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Ghost Gate (aka Polly's Cache)
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This is our first multi-cache, and only our second cache. Thanks to
Deego for the inspiration (see “Deep Joy !!” cache).
This cache container was put together and hidden by Polly, and the
clue was done with the help of the grown-ups in the family.
The given co-ordinates will take you to the first stage of this
multi-cache. Here you will need to count the number of stepping
stones surrounded by water. This number is ‘X’.
The cache is then hidden at the following co-ordinates:-
N 53°04.(X-1)(X)1 W 02°03.(X+1)(X-1)2
So if X were 3, the co-ordinates would be N 53°04.231 W 02°03.422.
** Note - These are NOT the co-ordinates! **
The story of the ghost gate – The tree by the cache was planted on
the grave of the farmer who owns the field behind the wall. He
dropped down dead when his sheep escaped from the field (some
careless traveller had left the gate open). The story goes that the
farmer now haunts anyone who leaves the gate open. Although the
gate has long since been destroyed, the farmer is appeased by those
who go through the actions of closing the gate behind them. (This
story may not be true….. ?).
When you have finished with the cache, close the ‘ghost’
gate!
Recommended parking location is N 53°04.615 W 02°03.592 (Good
View!). From here we recommend you walk left around the lake
(clockwise) to the first stage. If you are doing the local (Hidden
Moorlands: Crownpoint Wood) cache from this parking spot, then you
should go for that before finding the ghost-gate cache.
On-site facilities (when open) include toilets and a shop. Lots of
places for a picnic lunch.
Always follow
the countryside code whilst geocaching.
Discover the beauty of the natural environment and take special
care not to damage, destroy or remove features such as rocks,
plants and trees. They provide homes and food for wildlife, and add
to everybody's enjoyment of the countryside.
By viewing, searching for and/or finding this cache you assume
all responsibility for yourself, your party members and all
possessions. We have placed this cache in good faith, please
enjoy.
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
20pz oruvaq gur yrsg-unaq tngr cbfg - oruvaq n erq ebpx.
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