Scout Cairn Traditional Cache
Hidden : 6/13/2011
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
4 out of 5

Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:


Scout Cairn.


The jewel in the local landscape is Pendle Hill.

It is located in the north-east of Lancashire, England, near the towns of Burnley, Nelson, Colne, Clitheroe and Padiham. Its summit is 557 metres (1,827 ft) above mean sea level.

The Scout Cairn is a large beehive shaped cairn, built by local scouts. There are plaques embedded in the side commemorating 100 years of the Scout movement, and a well known Scout Leader, the late Dr Hampson. The Cairn can be clearly from the Clitheroe side of the hill.

A local saying suggests the area around Pendle Hill experiences frequent rainfall: "If you can see Pendle then it's about to rain, if you can't then it's already started." When it's not raining, and there's a usable northwesterly wind, Pendle is a popular hill-launch for paragliders and hang gliders.

But for you, Pendle Hill is a treasure trove of geocaches

Several caches have been placed on the ‘best’ side of the great hill for you to enjoy.

I have placed them in a route taking in some of the best views of the Ribble Valley.

All nearby paths are clearly defined and offer easy access. The route links with other caches on the hills summit.

Good luck and enjoy the walk.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Haqre ebpxf.

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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