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Switchback #2 Traditional Cache

Hidden : 5/16/2017
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   other (other)

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Geocache Description:

The Switchback Road is a straight, single track road just outside Peel, which connects the Kirk Michael coast road to the Poortown road. 


 The 3.7km length, with passing places is notorious for its humps & bumps, turning it into a rollercoaster of a road popular with young drivers & used several times a year as a stage for local car rallies

This series of caches can be found either by walking, or by drive bys as each GZ is next to, or close by a passing place, in which there is generally enough room for 2 or 3 cars. If walking, be aware of occasional traffic as the road is very narrow & wear hi viz clothing if attempting these in the dark.

The caches are mostly unique. I have been influenced by the short geocaching film " It's not trash , it's a geocache!" Meaning there are no bisons, film containers or magnetic nano caches, making them difficult to replace, so please be careful when handling & ensure they are returned to the exact place you found them, where they are well out of sight of muggles. Thank you

Tweezers will probably be required & please bring your own pen

On a clear day, there are magnificent views of Peel & the West of the island. Also Scotland & Ireland are often clearly visible.

Be aware that the road can occasionally be closed for car rallies & cycling events.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Uvqvat va gur haqretebjgu

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)