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The Lost Treasure #1 Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

GizmoKyla: As the owner has not responded to our previous log requesting that they check this cache we are archiving it.

Please note that as this cache has now been archived by a reviewer or HQ staff it will NOT be unarchived.

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Hidden : 1/18/2016
Difficulty:
1 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

I am Sir Howy, a once rich and noble trader of this land.  My story is long and best told next to a log fire and over a horn of mead. Later, my friend, you may wish to join me, but first, I have a favour to ask of you.


My treasure chest has been somewhat lost along the trail you are walking, it is filled with my riches and gold.  Should you find the chest, I am sure that you will be well rewarded for your efforts.

Along the way  there are aplenty friendly folk who can offer you some information that will help you locate my treasure. Make sure to keep a note of the knowledge they brandish.

I do hope that you are willing to traverse on wet and muddy ground. Get well prepared for the long road ahead - you will need your own scribe and some loose change in your pocket, a penny or two will do! The challenge may take longer than you think!

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Technical details:

A trail of 25 geocaches (inc a bonus) and a chance to grab a few additional ones along the way. It is set along a portion of the Sirhowy Valley Ridgeway Walk, but not always on the main cycle path. This is a popular route for cyclers, dog walkers, joggers and twitchers, so keep your wits about you!

For those with little ones / pawed friends - the route is well enclosed, but cuts through a few minor country roads. It can also be pretty steep off to the sides of the path and slippery in places.

As the trail is mostly in woodland and in a valley, you may experience some GPS bounce. This is also likely due to seasonal changes in tree coverage. We took this into consideration when providing the hints.

We hope you enjoy our geocaches of various styles, sizes, terrains and difficulties. We look forward to reading your logs and seeing the photographs which are both very appreciated (but no spoilers please!).

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Permissions:

The caches are placed in woodland managed by Natural Resources Wales (formerly Forestry Commission Wales) with their permission. Caches are not placed in sensitive sites such as sites of special scientific interest, nature reserves or archaeological sites.

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Congratulations to Sniffadogz for the FTF!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Va gur erzanagf bs na napvrag fgngvba, Pnfg lbhe rlr jvguva gur byq sbhaqngvba. Va gur zvarf vg jnf n cvg cebc - Pnpur vf haqre vg naq abg ba gbc.

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)