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Creg Bedn Traditional Cache

Hidden : 8/7/2010
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
3 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

Creg Bedn (Translated: White Rock) is a huge quartz outcrop on the slopes of Slieau Managh, just north of Snaefell.


It is best approached from the mountain road. You can find parking by the mountain box after the Black Hut and follow the trail from there. (Around N54º16.717' W004º26.597) There is also a footpath from the north, but it is much tougher going.




Creg Bedn is a little-known place that is visited by few people. It is said to have healing powers, and in the past sick people have been taken there in hopes that it will help. If nothing else, it is an impressive landmark and offers views of the entire north of the island on a clear day.


The path from the mountain box follows a greenway road for some distance and then breaks off towards Slieau Managh at the point where the road turns north, crossing the Millennium Way. It remains fairly well-defined until the summit of Slieau Managh (marked by a small cairn), but from there you will have to find your own way through the heather.


From the mountain box you can more or less travel in a straight line to Creg Bedn, so no additional waypoints are really needed.


The ground can get quite soggy, so wear appropriate footwear.


The cache is a small box in a camo-bag containing a notepad and a bag of tumbled stones (Quartz, amethyst etc.).


IMPORTANT: In foggy weather, it is very easy to get lost in this area. If visibility is poor, make sure to keep the co-ordinates of your start point so you can find your way back.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Haqre urngure.

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)