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Earl's Crag Traditional Cache

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Hidden : 8/27/2007
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
3 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

Stunning views over the Pennine hills

Earl's Crag along with the "Salt and Pepper pots" dominates the skyline above Cowling. The crag is a gritstone outcrop that has been extensively quarried over the years.

The easiest approach is probably from the parking area indicated but it can be incorporated into the bracing circular walk from Cowling.

There is no need to climb down the rock face; walk towards Lund's Tower and follow the wide track down the hillside to the cache.

The original ammo box that Ess and Zed "won" in the quiz at the North Yorkshire caching event in Harrogate in summer 2007 was replaced by a clip-lock box in August 2009.

This is a very popular place for picnicking families but there are some very steep drops in this area. It was a beautiful sunny day when we placed the cache but it will probably be raining when you go! Make sure you assess the risks for yourself before proceeding.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

trg qbja ba lbhe unaq naq xarrf naq ybbx

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)