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OSG03 Old Stamping Ground : Memories of Snow Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

StriderGeo: Change is as good as a rest they say - my caches/routes have been up for years, so I have decided to archive most if not all - leaving the land open to others - although I may lay down some new caches myself later this year, if no one gets there first :)

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Paul / StriderGeo

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Hidden : 4/14/2016
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   other (other)

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Geocache Description:

You are looking for a camo microtube attached to a mystery item. BYOP. Beware Muggles :)


Congratulations on a full 18 cache series joint FTF to the inimitable pairing of Bessieboots and WFG !

In the field in front of you, after any snow, we used to sledge each winter for hours on end. At the bottom of the hill there wasn't a full wall as there is now but a barbed wire fence.... this often made for some urgent braking manouevres or occasionally a nasty gash or a ripped pair of trousers. H & S was unheard of then so we quite often limped home after a hard day's play :) .

Direction hint to OSG04 : From here follow path behind houses to stile, once over stile up hill to left, move along to what seems you are walking into the drive of a large private house, once at bottom of drive look for FP going up the hill to your left towards a bridge.

This series is a self indulgence as it takes a trail around my old stamping grounds as a child. As I was born and bred in Stacksteads walking this route brought back lots of happy memories for me. I hope you have a pleasant time hunting and admiring the views as you go. None of these caches are particularly difficult, so they would be ideal for a family hunt. The only essential equipment needed will be a pen :) The route is approximately 5 miles long and should take 2 – 3 hours. There are no particularly steep climbs, but the paths are boggy in places so wellingtons or boots are advisable.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Ng gur onfr bs gur srapr cbfg znexrq ol gur unatvat pvepyrg - vg pbhyq or n jrvtugl ceboyrz :)

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)