Cae Lleucu Traditional Cache
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This cache is one of 7 additional caches which can be treated either as a shorter option to the Meirionnydd Mountains series which would just involve a 4 mile circuit or if like me you like being out in the hills from dawn to dusk can be done on a single circuit with the MM caches on Rhobell. This would involve an approximately 10 mile walk. All of the caches are 200mm round screw top plastic containers with only a log book.
YOU WILL NEED TO BRING A PENCIL.
Parking is only really possible in a public car park (no fee) near Ysgol Machreth (Primary School) on the eastern side of Llanfachreth.
Again on the OS Map you will see the name Cae Lleucu near where this cache is placed. It is difficult to say who Lleucu was but it could have been one of Hywel Sele's daughters or I would like to think it refers to Lleucu Llwyd the subject of one of the great Welsh love poems " Marwnad Lleucu Llwyd". Lleucu was a beautiful young woman who was in love with Llywelyn Goch ap Meurig Hen who was a poet from Nannau. Apparently Lleucu's father did not approve of Llewelyn so told is daughter that Llewelyn had married another woman but he had not realised the strength of his daughters feelings for her sweetheart and soon as she heard her father's words she fell dead heartbroken. Her father then wrote this poem about her.
The usual precautions will need to be considered before attempting these mountain caches. Strong walking boots, full waterproof clothing, first aid kit and map & compass (and ability to use them in poor visibility) will be needed.
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
oruvaq zbffl unjgubea haqre fgbar uvq ol fgbar
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