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Wee ZZZs on the A9 (S) - Fonab Traditional Cache

Hidden : 8/16/2014
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

A series of caches on our favourite part of the A9 between Perth and Carrbridge. Set at places where you can stop, have a rest & enjoy the scenery.

Please note we have labelled these caches for north or south bound so that you do not need to cross the A9 to reach them. The exception is Tufty's Playtime at Ballinluig which can be accessed either way thanks to a flyover.


Take the turning to Pitlochry (it is signposted but small sign easily missed - there's a P 450yds warning sign just before the actual junction). The road bends to the right, then turn right into Fonab Business Park almost immediately. This is a no through road but has a large turning circle at the end, so is suitable for caravans / campervans and you can just park at the side of the road. Note if the nearby theatre has a performance on this may be very busy with overflow parking.

You can easily walk down to the fish ladder at the dam from here plus other local attractions where you can have a drink or cup of coffee before you hit the road again. There is a footbridge (nice and shoogly!) which you can take from the hamlet of Port Na Craig over the River Tummel to give access to the town of Pitlochry itself. A plaque on the bridge states that it was "erected in memory of Lt. Col. George Glas Sandeman of Fonab, opened by the Marchioness of Tullibardine, on Empire Day 1913". Another plate notes that it was manufactured by the Lanarkshire Steel Co Ltd, using the Siemens Martin Process. It has recently undergone renovation & repainting, reopening April 14

This area also has numerous marked paths & walks.

You are looking for a small lock N lock box in a cammo bag.

Cache box has some swaps and room for small trackables or coins. Note the 'bean' pen is not a swap and stays with the cache.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Srapr orfvqr 8Z 03 11. Abg ba N9 fvqr.

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)