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Orley Common 2 - On The Boundary Traditional Cache

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Hidden : 1/12/2013
Difficulty:
4.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

This is a 3 cache series round Orley Common. A nice easy walk of 2-3km depending on route taken. Warning: Very muddy when wet, bring your wellies!

There is a free car park opposite the entrance which should fit 8-10 cars.

All the caches can be accessed from the main path, however, there are many detours you can explore.

We hope you enjoy Orley Common as much as us!


clue updated due to 3 DNFs. Cache is definitely there but 30m away from GPS Coordinates due to poor reception. Spoiler images added. Please place exactly where found

A wonderful wildlife site close to Ipplepen

Site Description

Orley Common is a fragile site of great value for its wildlife, geology and historical interest. Because it has fairly undisturbed ancient grassland and ancient woodland, it is very species-rich, with County and national rarities. It is particularly important to local people for quiet recreation. and there are some excellent views from the highest point. The area is an 'ownerless' Common, but is protected and managed by Teignbridge District Council.

Facilities

* Free parking - there is a small car park with a height restriction of 2 metres
* Public transport nearby
* Informative signs
* Dog bins
* Bench seats

We encourage you to walk around and explore the site (please note there are no structured walks)

Location and Access

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Orley Common is half a mile west of Ipplepen on the road to Torbryan. Many local people walk to the Common and it can be reached by bus and by car from the A381 Newton Abbot/Totnes road. There is a small car park at the site. There are many sloping tracks and paths that give access around the Common. The paths are quite steep and uneven in places.

Grid Ref: SX 828 667
Red dot = Main entrance

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Va gur jnyy orybj ynetr zhygv-fgrzzrq gerr. Fyvtugyl gb gur yrsg vs ybbxvat ng gerr. Nobhg 1sg hc.

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)