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Cannock Extension Canal 2 Traditional Cache

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PurplePiper+Andy: Sadly we need to archive these caches now. Thanks to everyone who found and enjoyed them over the years.

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Hidden : 4/2/2013
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   other (other)

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Geocache Description:

This is a series of 5 caches (plus bonus) of varying sizes hidden along the remaining navigable section of the Cannock Extension Canal.
Parking – I suggest not parking on the A5 but there is parking on the pub car park at the A5 end and possible pull up spots off lime lane at the Pelsall Common end.
Terrain – Towpaths can be a little muddy and at least one bank to scramble up. Obviously quite a lot of water around so be careful with little cachers.

The Canal leads from Pelsall Junction (where it joins the Wyrley & Essington Canal) to the A5 where it is cut off by the road. The Canal was opened in 1863 to serve the Mines/Industry of Cannock and Hednesford. The bulk of the route was closed in 1963 due to mining subsidence.  There is far more information about this canal and local history on the internet than I can list here. Collect Letters/numbers from location to find Bonus Cache.

 Still following the line of moorings and industrial buildings opposite. The Container is a Nasty Nano containing Log Only, BYOP! Please re-hide carefully

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Svefg, be ynfg, Gerr

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)