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Bowhousebog Spoil Heap Traditional Cache

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Lorgadh: As the owner has not responded to my previous log requesting that they check this cache I am archiving it.

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Karen
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Hidden : 1/15/2016
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

Great place to enjoy the views of the South Calder Water and the imposing towers of Hartwood Hospital. The cache is a small plastic container. There is a pen inside and FTF prize bag. Please hide back exactly where found as it has been muggled before.


 

 

 

Park at the entrance to the walkway at the bottom of Hartwood Road - across from the junction at Foulburn Road. There is limited parking here. The walkway is popular with dog walkers - your own doggies will love it. This is not suitable for wheelchairs but fine for bikes and safe for kids. There are well worn footpaths but it can be a bit muddy if wet. Non drivers can access this cache (and a couple of others nearby) from Hartwood railway station - 10 minute walk from there.

The cache is on top of the spoil heap or small "Bing" as they are locally referred to. The Shotts and Allanton area have a long history of mining and this has left its mark on the local landscape. Bowhousebog is a site of importance for nature conservation in North Lanarkshire - a few years ago many native trees were planted in this area.

When the cache is found, and it's dry weather, enjoy a seat at the top and take in the views.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Ba gbc haqre n unjgubea.

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)