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Clay Bottom Traditional Cache

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The Odyssians: After almost 100 logs it's time for this one to go. Thanks for all the visitors. [:)]

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Hidden : 10/25/2010
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

A quick diversion along the Bristol to Bath Railway Path. A small camoflaged click-lock container with space for trackables and small swag. Suitable for wheelchair users though a helper will be required to retrieve the cache.

Clay Bottom...strange name for a place! The area used to be quite different to how it appears today.

This used to be a halt for trains carrying clay to the pipeworks near Lodge Causeway,Fishponds and coal into the city.

Not so long ago, the path was the site of a rail link between Bristol and Bath which ran from 1869 until closed in the 1960's.

By the 1970's, this area was set for a change which would prevent the link from ever re-opening as a rail link for the two cities.

Housing now stands on what was the line but it's still possible to trace its path looking at the satellite view of the area. here

The urban character of the city begins here but the general rural character has been creeping back. Lush trees and regular maintenance make this a pleasant walking/running/cycling route for people of all ages.

The 'sleeper seat', found near the path, shows just one of the creative ways used to reclaim the area as a green space, uniting with its' former use as a Railway link.

Please trade up or equal. Replace carefully. Do not leave food in the cache. Many thanks.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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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)