The 280 - #9 Park Hill Roundabout Traditional Cache
The 280 - #9 Park Hill Roundabout
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The 280 Series is set along what was the 280 bus route for many years between Aylesbury and Oxford. That was until early 2024. Several changes have taken place since, but from March 2025, the X20 covers between Aylesbury and Thame, and although it continues to Oxford, it doesn't go to Wheatley (for caches #8 and #9). The 400 from Thame to Oxford stops at all stops along the route, including in Wheatley.
There are 10 caches to be found. All are near to bus stops, but none are actually on bus stop property. Most can be found as a cache and dash in a car (or by bike), or by using the bus for some or all of the journey.
The owner when he placed the caches only used the bus (he is of the age where bus passes are provided), but it involved 7 trips plus one to return. However, 3 times he walked between stops as these were a reasonably short distance. 2 of the 3 walking stretches are through Haddenham and Wheatley, villages with older buildings of interest. The first and last caches are near to further educational establishments. There were no cache and dash possibilities within a mile of the terminals in Aylesbury or Oxford, hence the start and finish being where they are.
The cache is a black film pot which does not contain a pen. Being around trees and a wall, the co-ordinates may not be as accurate as preferred. You may find it easier using the hint! However, in April 2024, the previous cache was found! So, it should be easier? Be careful as the 'slip road' is for two-way traffic. For those who like a little walk, it is 25 minutes to The 280 - #8.
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Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
fbeel, vg'f va na vil pynq gerr, pybfr gb gur jnyy. Nobhg 6sg hc.
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