Coed Craig Ruperra Bonus Mystery Cache
Hidden : 6/11/2017
Difficulty:
4 out of 5
Terrain:
3.5 out of 5

Size: Size: regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

A trail of 12 caches placed to be found some with clues in for a bonus cache placed in a woodland which is owned and maintained by the Coed Craig Ruperra Trust. When you get to the top the 360° views on a clear day are awesome in summer months some paths may me overgrown with bracken and brambles.


Permission to place all the caches has been granted by Sue Price Chairperson of the Coed Craig Ruperra trust

A fantastic, recovering broadleaved woodland of 153 acres, Coed Craig Ruperra is close to the villages of Draethen and Rudry in a triangle between Caerphilly, Newport and Cardiff. Until the mid-1990s, it was covered in conifers and was a dark and unwelcoming place. Now, after clear-felling it is fast becoming one of the most interesting places in the area to enjoy a walk, take in the panoramic views, and appreciate the recovering wildlife. Coed Craig Ruperra comprises 150 acres of broadleaved woodland, conifer plantation, heathland, wildflower meadow and ponds. The woodland still supports a substantial area of coniferous plantation that goes back to the afforestation of the site in the 1920s. The woodland has been designated by Caerphilly County Borough Council as a Site of Importance to Nature Conservation for its status as an ancient woodland site and for its importance to rare and endangered species such as the Hazel Dormouse. The many habitats of the woodland are home to a stunning range of flora and fauna. Many of the species are common but they also include locally and nationally rare species, many of which feature in the Local and UK Biodiversity Action Plans. Included in the flora are several plants considered to be ancient woodland indicators, such as Bluebell, Wood Anemone, Dog’s Mercury, Wild Daffodil, Moschatel, Wood Sorrel and Ramsons. Our knowledge of Ruperra’s flora and fauna is increasing all the time; however your observations and records are very important to us so please keep sharing your sightings by contacting us using the email link at the top of the left hand column. The woodland lies in a Special Landscape Area and the Scheduled Ancient Monument, an Iron Age hill fort, which surmounts the ridge, and for a long time formed part of the estate of Ruperra Castle, which lies to the south. It has had a long history of occupation and use by man, and as such it has interest both for wildlife enthusiasts and those interested in history.



Cache can be found at N51.3(D).(A-B)E(C-B) W003.(C+B).(D-B)(A-E)F-(E+B)

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Lbh unir gur pb-beqf abj tb naq svaq vg vgf ovt rabhtu tbbq yhpx. Cyrnfr pna lbh ercynpr rknpgyl nf sbhaq.

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)


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