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Finglas Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

ChrisPAmbulance: The area is still being developed and the original hiding place has been extensively cleared. I will keep an eye on the area as this was my first cache and has sentimental value. If things change, it will return.

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Hidden : 2/4/2011
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

Finglas, or Leaflock had become sleepy and treeish. He began to stand alone in a meadow and doze during the summer. At first, he would awake in wintertime, but eventually he remained in place year-round. He was covered in leafy hair.

This particular Quercus Robur guards the entrance to Stafford from the East. It would be quite easy to imagine him watching and waiting (but what for?)

A small plastic box in a camo bag. the right size for geocoins and small trackables. Please push it back well out of sight when replacing.

The reason for the higher terrain rating is that there is a very nasty thorn bush between you and the cache. Tall people might be able to get by, but otherwise gloves and long sleeves are reccomended.

The road can be quite busy at times but as it's quite straight, you get a good view in both directions and plenty of warning of oncoming traffic.

Initial contents were


  1. Log book and pencil.
  2. FTF Badge
  3. Aint no stopping us now badge
  4. Small Whistle keyring
  5. Guitar bottle opener keyring
  6. 2 Hand Santisers (For if you get caught in the thorns like I have every time I've been to check this place).

Honour board


FTF: Thames15 - Just 4 hours after I'd placed it.
STF: team pendolino - who passed by the cache in my pocket in Stafford Library much earlier than he thought.
TTF: PSPCachers.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Svatynf, gnxvat uvf rnfr, yrnaf ntnvafg n srapr. Gur pnpur arfgyvat va uvf cbpxrg.

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)