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G is for ... ‘Gridless Crossword’ 🚶🚶🚶 Mystery Cache

Hidden : 5/23/2020
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   other (other)

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Geocache Description:


*The reference coordinates are not to be used as the cache is NOT hidden there*



The ‘G is for’ series of caches are all placed along the Turlough to Castlebar Greenway. You do not have to leave the greenway to access any of the caches. There are a number of local roads crossing the greenway and some of the caches can be accessed easily at these points.

The greenway is an 11.9 kilometre long lightly trafficked trail located near Castlebar, County Mayo, that offers the chance to see wildlife and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, running, road biking and now Geocaching. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on a leash.





I have given the first three letters (of 26) needed to complete the crossword:-

Y = 14

B = 34

C = 39

Each grid number represents a unique letter (OR black square). Every letter of the alphabet is used. Please refer to an easier version of this puzzle first = GC8MY01 which has the black squares already visible. This time you must also fill in the black squares and to help I will give two starter squares.

Black square = 4

Black square = 28

When you have it completed select the 2 longest lettered words and convert them alphanumerically. Add the 2 together to get your 'ANSWER' to be inserted below:-



N53°52.(Answer + 413)
W 009°14.(Answer + 98)



Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Pbzcyrgr gur oynpx fdhnerq tevq svefg. Vg vf 'ebgngvbanyyl flzzrgevpny' fb jvyy ybbx gur fnzr jurarire lbh ghea gur vzntr hcfvqrqbja.

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)