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Wee ZZZs on the A9 (S) - Insh Marshes Traditional Geocache

Hidden : 8/19/2014
Difficulty:
1.5 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.


Park in lay-by 115 which gives good views over the Insh Marshes and beyond to the Cairngorms.

The Insh Marshes is the most important flood plain mire in Britain, arguably in Europe, and has a very distinctive flora plus important populations of breeding and wintering wetland birds as well as nationally scarce mammals and invertebrates. The floodplain of the River Spey between Kingussie and Kincraig  forms a Special Protection Area.

Over 2,000 acres (844 ha.) are owned by RSPB including woodland, farmland, moorland and large areas of marshland and open water.

Huge numbers of waders and wildfowl can be seen in spring; whooper swans and geese from Iceland visit each winter. Wild flowers are abundant until mid-summer. Winter, spring and early summer are the most exciting times to visit the reserve with Red Kites and Hen Harriers seeking refuge from persecution on this reserve in winter.

You are looking for a 35mm film pot in a cammo bag.

Cache box has room for very small trackables or coins. Please bring your own pen.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Gjva gehaxrq gerr. OLBC.

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)