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Holy Relic at Gortmore Point Traditional Cache

Hidden : 3/6/2022
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:


This is a traditional cache at Gortmore Viewpoint on the Causeway Coastal Route of Northern Ireland. There are steep cliffs nearby and under no circumstances should you cross any walls or fences. The cache is well within their limits.

As you stand at ground zero there are tremendous views all around you. To the south stands a statue of the Celtic sea-god Manannan Mac Lir, with his arms thrown towards the sea, from the prow of his boat. Sweeping round in an arc from west to east is a huge expanse of coastline, all the more dramatic as it is hundreds of feet below you. To the west lies the main body of Lough Foyle as it points towards the historic city of Derry/Londonderry. To the north extends the distinctive Magilligan Point and across the water from it, Donegal, with its dramatic hills. To the east the lough becomes the sea and at night the twinkling lights of the town of Castlerock, can be seen on the coast, in the distance. It is certainly a place to stay a while, take in the view and if the weather is good, enjoy a flask and a sandwich at the nearby picnic tables.

The cache is camouflaged to blend in with the natural environment. Please take care to replace it exactly where you found it. It would be difficult to access by wheelchair. Given the proximity of the cliffs please keep a tight eye on younger geocachers.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Gur gvgyr qbrfa'g yvr.

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)