Ring a Ring a Ring Road – It's in the Middleway Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

The Strangler: Over the last few weeks I have had some personal stuff going on and as a result have decided to Archive this cache. Due to poor health and being unable to drive I have not been in a good position to maintain it and number of my caches are in need of maintenance or replacement.
There have been many good times and I have shared some great moments with Geocachers but in recent months it has affected my health and personal life to the extent that I have decided to distance myself from the hobby and concentrate on other things far more important.

PLEASE, May I ask that there is no speculation over my personal circumstances, email me privately and please do not post personal comments here or elsewhere.

Thank you to all that visited and found this cache.

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Hidden : 6/19/2008
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

One of a series of Traditional cache's based around the Birmingham Middle Ring Road. Four of the caches contain numbers to locate a bonus and this is one of them. They can be done in any order you like. Take a pen to make a note of the numbers on the log sheets to locate the Bonus cache. Parking is available very close to the cache on the Northbound carriageway.

The A4540, Birminghams’ Ring Road. Some say it strangles the city, others say it takes the pressure off it. There are those that like it and those that don't. It cannot be denied it has to be there and it will be for some time to come. The ring road was planned and designed by Herbert Manzoni. A British Architect and civil engineer known for holding the position of City Engineer and Surveyor of Birmingham from 1935 until 1963. This position put him in charge of all municipal works and his influence on the city, especially following Worl War II completely changed the image of Birmingham

Another ring around Birmingham is the canal network. This is a far more pleasant ring in my opinion but it does have a few bad spots. Hopefully you may find this area not too offensive. In this day and age even the most tranquil parts seem to be the target of Graffitti. This cache is placed on Ladywood Middleway and intersects the Birmingham to Wolverhampton canal and rail link. It is also a very busy dual carriageway so be careful.

Parking is available all around the cache location and within 2 metres on the Northbound side so take your pick.

You are looking for a magnetic keyholder. Please hide it back where you found it. Don’t forget to make a note of the numbers, as you will need them to locate the Bonus cache located in Birmingham City centre near another famous Ring.

The Bonus cache is located somewhere in the city centre in a small pleasant setting. It can be very busy and as there are benches, it is popular with lunchtime muggles. When trying to place the bonus cache I had to return on several occasions during the day. Evenings and early mornings are a little easier.

Cache is located at N52. AK.HEC & W001 FB. DGJ
All the numbers should be in the order as above.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Ybj qbja ba zrgny orgjrra zrgny naq oevpx

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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