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BBCT #2 Mystery Cache

Hidden : 7/11/2012
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

BBCT#2 Magic Square

The cache is not at the published co-ordinates, but is only a recommended starting point.
It will take approximately one hour to complete the series (providing all puzzles are completed prior to setting off). You will have to solve three puzzle caches and collect the necessary clues to find the Bonus cache.

* * * Congratulations to The Gom Squad FTF * * *


**THE CACHE IS NOT AT THE PUBLISHED CO-ORDINATES**

The search takes you to the old Bolton to Bury rail line that now offers a more pleasant way of walking into Bury from this side of town avoiding all the car fumes along the main road.
The Cycle track was officially opened in November 2000. The published co-ordinates take you to a suitable on street parking spot and entrance to the cycle path which is part of the National Cycle Route 6.

(1) First complete the magic square.
(2) Using your completed puzzle convert the cryptic co-ordinates to reveal the cache.
(3) Inside the cache you will be given a clue for the BBCT Bonus.

For those who may have forgotten, a magic square is made up of any size square that has ALL horizontal, vertical, and diaganal lines adding up to the same number.

As this is my first attempt at a puzzle series I won't make it too difficult for you, use numbers 1 to 9 and complete the square, the magic number you are looking for is 15.

A  B   C

D  E   F

G  H   I



Using the grid above convert the following cryptic co-ordinates to reveal the location of the cache.

 

* * * * * * * N53o BE.GCD  * * *  W002o FC.CDF * * * * * * *


The cache is located along the cycle path which is very popular with dog walkers and cyclists it can be very busy at certain times of the day so please use extreme stealth when searching and replacing the cache.
You are looking for a film canister containing a log sheet, and clue towards the BBCT Bonus Cache. Please bring your own pen.

BIG Hint!
Take your working out with you to enable deciphering clues to the Bonus Cache.
Grid Ref for Bonus in each Cache uses A Grid Ref from one of the other two Caches.
Therefore to get the Bonus Cache you must solve each of the three BBCT Cache puzzles and take your working out with you.



Whilst in the area why don't you take a visit to the Memorial Garden at the original location of The Lancashire Fusiliers on Bolton Road.


You can check your answers for this puzzle on GeoChecker.com.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Gjragl guerr N

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)