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Bay Books Multi-cache

Hidden : 7/29/2023
Difficulty:
3.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1 out of 5

Size: Size:   other (other)

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Geocache Description:


This is a cache hidden on a shelf in Colwyn Bay library. However, to find the location of the cache you will first need to visit Stage 1 to get the information you need to get the co-ordinates for Stage 2.

Stage 1

Look up at the literary greats above your head. Use the information to get the co-ordinates for Stage 2.

1. The number of letters in the name of the author who was born in 1812. This is A.

2. The total number of authors shown here. This is B.

3. Add together the numbers in the year of Chaucer's death. This is C.

N53 1A.BCA W003 43.CAA.  These are the co-ordinates for Stage 2.

 

Stage 2

Find the numbers following the letter P on the sign. Call these three numbers ABC.

Work out the following maths puzzle and this will take you to the exact spot you need when you get tho the third location, Colwyn Bay library.

7(A + B) (A + C). A (2 x B) 7.

 

You will find what you are looking for inside Stage 3.

 

With thanks to Conwy library services who have given their kind permission to allow this cache to be placed.

 

The Opening times are:  
Monday 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday 9:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sunday Closed
 

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Whfg svaq gur nhgubef naq qb gur znguf. Guvf jvyy tvir lbh gur Qrjrl ersrerapr ahzore lbh jvyy arrq.

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)