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When Harry met Bridget Traditional Cache

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Hidden : 3/8/2014
Difficulty:
1 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

This cache replaces one by the late Biffyrich and some of the following is taken from the original cache page. It is an easy microcache above the village of Crosby on the Millenium Way.

The Circular Walk

Setting off from the parking co-ordinates at Mount Rule Road, walk up the track signposted Millennium Way. Immediately to your left in the middle of the field you'll see the remains of St. Bridget's Chapel, Keeill Vreeshey (surrounded by fencing).

The fenced site of Keeill Vreeshey


St. Bridget was an early Irish Christian nun, an abbess and founder of several monasteries of nuns, including that of Kildare in Ireland. Historical facts are extremely rare, and there are conflicting accounts about her as many of the miracles and anecdotes are deeply intertwined with pagan Irish folklore. The Book of Armagh states that St Bridget (or Bride) journeyed to Mann to receive the veil at the hands of Bishop McCuill and that she founded the Nunnery at Douglas. Bride church and several chapels on the island were placed under her patronage. February 1st., the anniversary of her death in 525AD, is her feast day.

From the site of the cache, there are some fine views; especially of Greeba Mountain and Slieau Ruy. If you carry on up the lane, on your left is Ballaharry or ‘Harry’s Place’ which inspired the name of the original cache.

Looking towards Greeba Mountain


The circular walk shown is about 3 miles in length and should take about an hour. After walking for just over 1/2 a mile (from the parking area) you'll meet a road. Turn left here and walk past Braaid Farm. Shortly after the farm, take the path to your left. Walk along the path for just over 1/2 a mile, which eventually leads to Ballavitchel Road at Bawshen. Walk down the road, passing Ballavitchel Farm on your right and a covered reservoir on your left. After a mile (and about 250yds before the main road), turn left along Bluebell Lane. After 1/2 a mile, you'll rejoin Mount Rule Road.

Or just walk up from the parking area to the cache.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Nobhg 1sg sebz onfr bs fbyvgnel gerr. Abg uvqqra jvguva gur qel fgbar jnyy.

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)