Lock, Stop & Two Smoking Barrels Multi-Cache
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Lock, Stop & Two Smoking Barrels
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This cache will take you on a gentle walk around the Nottinghamshire village of Gunthorpe following a number of clues to arrive at the cache.
The co-ordinates listed are not for the cache itself, but
a car park; and a good base for the village's pubs and very nice restaurants. This would also be a good cache for those arriving by boat from the River Trent as there are nearby moorings and a marina.
Note: The cache has been moved from its original location due to an infestation! The final clue has been updated accordingly.
This is the first cache we have hidden, so we hope you enjoy; any feedback gratefully received (good or bad!). As well as reflecting the name of the village, the name of the cache gives a hint to two of the waypoints as well as two of the original cache contents.
Start at/head to the co-ordinates listed, where you will be able to park and if necessary charge your batteries at one of the local pubs or restaurants nearby.
Go to:
1. N52°59.284 W0°59.169
How many letters into the alphabet is the 4th letter across the top of the green sign here? = A
How many letters are there on the green sign? = B
The top number = C
Number on the bottom left = D
Number on the bottom right = E
Use the above to go to
2. N52°59.AE(C-D-A) W0°59.(A-D)0E
The number of the lamp post immediately next to the bus stop = F
The last number of the bus stop reference (NSxxxG) = G
Sum each of the numbers of the stop reference = H
Use the above to go to
3. N52°59.2(H-F)3 W0°58.6(G-C)3
(Note: If H-F gives you 2 digits, you have done something wrong! Be sure to use only the stop reference on the bus stop sign itself; NSxxxx, slightly faded now but legible still)
For up to how many days did crews have to wait at Hull for a load? = J
The bottom lock gates weigh the equivalent to how many female elephants? = K
Up to how many tons could the Trent ketches carry from Newark to the seaports? = L
What is the lock number? = M
Find the cache at:
N52°59.(G-D)(L/J)K W0°58.((L*J)+(M*B)-A)
The cache is a small snap lock plastic tub. The original contents were as follows:
Log book, 2 pencils and a sharpener (please do not remove);
Sacramento ’08 Geocoin;
Two smoking barrels (2 small plastic water pistols);
Cup and ball game;
Magnetic crab;
2 felt ducks;
Funky folding shades;
2 mini Frisbees;
Plastic bull;
Enjoy!!
FTF was darrach - Congratulations! Thank you for the lovely comments; there will indeed be more to come...
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
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