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Aston Locks Multi-Cache

This cache has been archived.

MuddiBootz: There has been a new gate fitted near where the cache was located in preparation for the new nature reserve to be established in this area. I assume the cache "disappeared as part of this work. It is not appropriate to re-install the cache at this location so unfortunately, I am archiving it.

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Hidden : 8/13/2005
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

The Aston Locks Cache is a multicache involving a short walk along the Montgomery Canal. The co-ordinates given are for the suggested parking, Opposite the Queens Head PH.

The cache is not at the co-ordinates shown above. They are for the suggested parking place. In order to find the cache you will need to obtain the numbers from the points listed below in order to work out the final location of the cache. The whole walk is just under 2 miles and is along a good level path.


Please take care near the canal, particularly near the locks. There is no need to go close to the waters edge in order to locate the clues or the final cache.


From the Car park (N52°50.078 W002°58.954) follow the track alongside the canal to the first location.


N52°50.058' W002°58.982' Take a note of the number of the bridge. These digits are A B.

N52°49.976' W002°59.114' What is the speed limit here? This gives you C.

N52°49.487' W002°59.853' There is a canal milepost here. What is the year on it? This gives you  D E F G

N52°49.667' W002°59.575' Return along the towpath to the last clue location. There's a bench here. What is the earliest year on the plaque? This gives you  H I J K.


You can download a GPX format file of these co-ordinates here... GPX ZIP

A B C D E F G H I J K
 

 

                   


Now you can sit on the bench and work out where the cache is located by substituting the numbers into the following co-ordinates.

N52° 49. B (A - C) F

W002° 59. (E - G) I K

Good Luck! If you time it right, you'll be back at the Queens Head in time for lunch. They have a good selection of food on offer although it is very popular at times.

 

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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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)