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Exeter Green Circle Bonus Mystery Cache

This cache has been archived.

tobytwirl: Archiving this one because as stated in previous logs, this cache is no longer relevant as all of the Exeter Green Circle caches have already been archived so there are no longer any Bonus numbers available to work out the coordinates. It was a great series while it lasted [:)]

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Hidden : 1/11/2013
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   other (other)

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Geocache Description:

The cache is not at the above coordinates, nor is it hidden within the Exeter Green Circle route but is to be found in a fairly central area of Exeter.

Using the clues given in nine out of the ten Exeter Green Circle caches you will be able to work out the coordinates for the bonus cache using this formula:

N50 ( B - E ) ( A - H + C ) . ( C + D )  ( [ F x E ] - K )  ( [ H - J ] x C )  

W003 ( A / F ) ( D - B ) . ( H / E ) (  [ D + J ] - [ B + K ] )  ( C + D - E )             

 
 PLEASE NOTE THAT THE 10 EXETER GREEN CIRCLE TRADITIONAL CACHES, 9 OF WHICH CONTAIN A NUMBER NEEDED TO CALCULATE THE COORDINATES FOR THIS BONUS CACHE, WILL BE ARCHIVED ON JULY 1ST 2022. SO, IF YOU WISH TO FIND THIS BONUS CACHE YOU WILL NEED TO HAVE COLLECTED ALL 9 BONUS NUMBERS BY THEN. THE BONUS CACHE WILL REMAIN IN PLACE FOR THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE BUT IF YOU'VE HAD ANY PROBLEMS COLLECTING THE NUMBERS PLEASE MESSAGE THE C.O. VIA THIS CACHE PAGE

 

'The Exeter Green Circle is a twelve mile walk that provides a great walking experience within the boundaries of Exeter - from green countryside valley parks to the pavements of quiet leafy suburbs.
The walk is made up of the following five sections:
 
The Ludwell Valley Walk (almost three miles) - explores the Riverside Valley Park, passing over the historic Exeter Ship Canal and the River Exe with its weirs and former mills. In contrast through the Ludwell Valley Park the walk follows the quiet Northbrook overlooked by sloping meadows. Quiet roads and lanes link Wonford and Whipton with names that echo the former rural nature of the area such as Sweetbrier Lane and Woodwater Lane.
 
  The Mincinglake Walk (a little over two miles) - follows Mincinglake stream between its source in the rolling farmland north of Sylvania Park and on to the former village of Whipton. The walk includes Mincinglake Valley Park, a former landfill site, now an attractive countryside park with butterfly-rich flower meadows. There are superb views down the Exe estuary to the sea from viewpoints near the route in the Valley Park.
 
The Hoopern Valley Walk (a little over two miles) - winds close to the City Wall and through the centre of St David's revealing the now dry valley under the Iron Bridge. Elsewhere it follows parts of the picturesque Hoopern Valley through the University of Exeter's Streatham Estate with its arboretum. Near the high point of the route, there are views to the sea in one direction and Dartmoor in another over Duryard Valley Park.
 
The Redhills Walk (about two and a half miles) - explores the green areas and viewpoints in Redhills and the western fringes of Exeter. There are one or two steep climbs between the River Exe flood plain, with its allotments and playing fields, and these leafy hills. The Millers Crossing bridge over the Exe is one of the highlights of the walk, especially when the river is high.
 
The Alphin Brook Walk (about three miles) - follows the valley of the Alphin Brook. The upper section of the brook flows through rich agricultural land separated from the city by a ridge of hills. As it reaches the Exe valley the brook is tamed in a modern channel to prevent it flooding the old village of Alphington and its modern neighbour the industrial estate of Marsh Barton. Discover views and locations that are all part of Exeter but which often seem miles from a city.’
 
Information leaflets on the Exeter Green Circle walks are free of charge at the Exeter Tourist Information Centre, or can be downloaded at https://exeter.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/walking-in-exeter/exeter-green-circle-walks/overview/
The Exeter Green Circle leaflets are comprehensive and as well as the walking route and map, show nearby bus routes and information regarding terrain, as well as points of interest to be seen on the walks.
 
CONGRATULATIONS TO POLKYGOBLIN – FTF!

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)