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Cardiac Steps Traditional Cache

Hidden : 9/21/2019
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
4.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:


Cache on the "RED" loop, a circular 5km route with a (very) steep 250m ascent up the "Cardiac Steps".

The views from the area around the cache are superb on a nice day. The cache location itself will bring you to a beehive hut, which has a well in front of it. Cache is not hidden in or on the hut. It was built back in the seventies when the trail was opened. Think burly workmen grabbing a cuppa out of the rain, rather than ascetic monks contemplating solitude .

In all cases do not walk on the main road. It is dangerous, and not required as there is a walking path running parallel inside it. At the upper part of the trail there are paths criss-crossing in places so a little navigation should be expected.

There are three suggested starting points.

1. Torc Parking. Leaving Killarney, this is a small bit past the main parking for the waterfall, and on the right. Also a quieter spot for parking! There is a rough path on left hand side inside the main road. Do not walk along the road for safety sake - it is not suitable for pedestrians. This flat 1km walk will give you a recommended "warm up" prior to the steps.

2. Dinis Cottage. Park here, hop out of the car and go straight for it! Cross the road and after a very short walk you are at the start of the steps.

3. Upper Torc Carpark. A slightly less strenuous option - cross the bridge over the waterfall and manoeuvre along to GZ. Return back the same way.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

3z evtug bs uhg. Haqre gur ynetr ebpx jvgu gur gerr tebjvat bhg bs vg

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)