2 A Walk in the Garden-Kilbride Circuit Mystery Cache
Hidden : 4/10/2009
Difficulty:
3.5 out of 5
Terrain:
3.5 out of 5

Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:


The mountain
sat upon the plain
In his eternal
chair,
His observation
omnifold,
His inquest everywhere.

The seasons
prayed
around his knees,
Like children round a sire:
Grandfather of the days
is he,
Of dawn the ancestor.
(Emily Dickinson)


NB. Please note that I corrected stage 4 which had become too difficult to see. This was done on Sunday 17th April 2011.
 This is a walk on 4 low level mountains in the “Garden County” Wicklow but right next to the border with Co. Dublin. The walk takes you on a circular route around the Army firing range at Kilbride (ring 01 4582428 for firing days. Red flags or lights will be evident on those days). The walk stays at the perimeter and well away from any problems! This is an excellent, easy half day 10K walk only a short distance from the city so do try to pick a nice day. Total ascent is just 553m. There are Megallithic Tombs on two of the mountains which are well worth a look! The coordinates above just provide the parking area near the entrance to Kilbride Army Camp and most of the info required is below but you will need to solve the puzzle here to find the start point (Stage 1) where you will be given more crucial information (Stage 2). Don't forget a pen and some paper! A camera would be good. The scenery speaks for itself.


The blue line in the above image is roughly the course you must take. From the first mountain to the second, stay close to a fence till close to the rising ground of the second mountain where the fence veers off to the right but you can follow any of several well trodden mountain paths more directly to the summit and the next Stage.
After that there is a good walk to the 3rd mountain and in the saddle between the ground can become quite boggy and soft. Good footwear is usually advisable here in any conditions. The rest of the walk is pretty simple and the last one is really only a hill. Some more sticky and sloppy ground along by the stream getting close to the road again.

From Mountain Views:
Seefin Mountain Waterford County
Suí Finn A name in Irish
(Ir. Mullach Suí Finn [LL] , 'summit of Fionn’s seat')
Height: 726 metres OS 1/50k Mapsheet: 75 for top Grid Ref: S27416 06822 Latitude: 52.212974 Longitude: -7.599651 ITM: 627359 606876
Seefin is the 90th highest summit in Ireland.

Seahan Mountain Dublin County
Suíochán A name in Irish (Ir. Suíochán [PWJ*], 'seat' )
Height: 648 metres OS 1/50k Mapsheet: 56 for top Grid Ref: O08121 19700 Latitude: 53.216980 Longitude: -6.382190 ITM: 708046 719729
Seahan has two megalithic cairns on its summit. Liam Price noted that Seahan appears on the Down Survey maps as "Seavick na bantree" and rightly interpreted this as Ir. Suidhe Mhic na Baintrighe, 'seat of the widow's son'. However, he believed that the story behind the name would never be understood: "This curious name must have some reference to old traditions about the ancient burial cairns which crown the top of this mountain. All such traditions about this place have long ago disappeared ("The Antiquities and Place Names of South County Dublin", Dublin Historical Record, vol. ii, no. 4, 121-33)." While the precise story may never be recovered, it should be noted that Mac na Baintrí, the widow's son, is a common figure in Irish folktales whose characteristics are eternal persistence and ingenuity in the face of adversity. Seahan is the 200th highest summit in Ireland. Seahan is the third highest point in county Dublin. Do not start the trek without all the proper mountain rain gear, waterproof boots and the guidance material, compass, map, GPSr with mapping etc. Please note that all parts of this cache are hiked at your own risk. The cache owner takes no responsibility of any sort for any reason including accidents or mishaps. The red broken line on the OSI map (if you have one) is the Military Firing Range so please try to remain outside that line. Ring the military at 01 4582428 to check the firing days.

On
Emerald
Glistening hills, naught but
Tinkling streams and soft bog with purple frills, and
Sparkling
Granite, rich
With eons of earth
Life, washed and heaven fed,
Where doe, grouse and silent fox gentle lay their
Cubbing bed, and young men lie dead.
(Anon, WW1)

This cache would not be advisable during periods of snow!

At Stage 3:
Take 4 letters away from the last word (the metal sign, not the newer wooden one). How many are left. This = C. Complete the following for Stage 4: N53 12. AB(B+C) W006 22.CCA

At Stage 4:
At the base of the pole you will find the 3 numbers = DEF (total 18).
Complete the following with new numbers etc to find co-ords for Stage 5:
N53 13.(C-1)CA W006 22 (A+1)B(A+1)

At Stage 5:
Find 3 more digits (even trigits!) these = GHi (total 16).

Complete the following to find the final cache coordinates:
N53 12.A(E-5)D W006 23.(F-2)(H-4)(G+i-9)

Keep forest (mostly cut down) on right and follow stream toward the cache and then back down to the road N53 12.498 W006 24.194. Go left and walk for approx 1K back to the car park.

Seefingan Mountain Dublin/ Wicklow County
Suí Fingain A name in Irish (Ir. Suí Fingain [OSNB*], 'Fingan's seat') Height: 724 metres OS 1/50k Mapsheet: 56 for top Grid Ref: O08671 16935 Latitude: 53.192034 Longitude: -6.374900 ITM: 708596 716964
Seefingan, like Seefin and Seahan, has a large megalithic cairn on its summit. Seefingan is the 92nd highest summit in Ireland. Seefingan is the second highest point in county Dublin.

Corrig Mountain Mountain Dublin/ Wicklow County An Charraig A name in Irish (Ir. An Charraig [OSI], 'rock') Height: 618 metres OS 1/50k Mapsheet: 56 for top Grid Ref: O09050 19364 Latitude: 53.213772 Longitude: -6.368404 ITM: 708975 719393
Nowadays there are actually no rocks on this boggy top. The name was reported as Corriganoura by Price's informant (PNCW). Corrig Mountain is the 248th highest summit in Ireland. Please be aware that cars parked in areas close to walking trails are vulnerable and they can be vandalised or stolen. Unfortunately this is an ongoing problem which is extremely difficult to solve. so there is a risk involved. I have heard recently that many hiker groups are parking at the nearest population centres and getting taxis to and from the start points at very little expense.

Please observe the country code to the best of your ability. Local landowners often generously allow access to upland areas across or through parts of their private property. Please, please be conscious of this and return the courtesy by keeping all gates closed, immediately and not on your way back!. Please use the gates where appropriate but if you have to climb over them then use the hinged side ONLY.
Please do not cause any damage of any sort to fences or barriers along the way.

INMATE of a mountain-dwelling,
Thou hast clomb aloft,
And gazed
From the watch-towers of Helvellyn;
Awed, delighted,
And amazed!
(William Wordsworth)

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Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Svany: Arne srapr

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
-------------------------
N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)


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