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DECODE (WILTSHIRE) Mystery Cache

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JackiePenn: [8D]

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Hidden : 12/10/2004
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

Not an original idea I know, but a bit of fun and the cache is in a nice location. Route can be muddy. There is one stile, and some woodland steps. Not suitable for prams or wheelchairs. Control small children near river and canal.

The cache is not at the posted coordinates, but its a useful waypoint nonetheless as it marks a pathway junction.

One camouflaged lock-lock type plastic container, the following ciphertext represents it coordinates.

N2TSE I50 1TGN1P20 1TDO 6030EIW2P 2G NEDO0

The clue (A) is a hint at the well known, simple transposition and ancient enciphering method used.

This cache involves a pleasant 2 km round trip walk along the Kennet & Avon canal and River Avon. Access is via public footpaths and the canal towpath.

Ample carparking is at 51°20.109N 002°14.304W next to a large family Pub, with W.C facilities and children playground. This area is also covered by the freely accessible Sally Marina WI-FI Internet connection, so you may with to take advantage of this to log your visit.

The towpath is accessed by walking N.W from the carpark to the bridge at 51°20.164N 002°14.365W. Once on the towpath head toward the path junction (posted coordinates) and then onto the decoded cache location. The clue (B) gives a tip to the actual hiding place.

Original Cache contents: Log book and pencil. Electronic Radio pen and headphones. Wild Mushroom guide book. Cyalume Light Stick. Pretty Butterfly broach I bought back from Mexico. Novelty carabina with built in compass and clock. Collectors Welsh Pin Badge. Power ball. Metal promo pen. Cute fishing fly (barb protected but take care) Couple of old glass marbles.

 

NOTE: Cache access maybe restricted during warmer times of year due to an abundance of undergrowth. Please do not seek alternative route by breaching a barbed wired fence, if you do so I really do not want to read about it, thx.

 

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

[clue A]Cresrpg fdhner, jevggra ubevmbagnyyl, ernq iregvpnyyl. [clue B]Va ebbgf.

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)