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Mutter's Moor Mystery Cache

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Hidden : 2/10/2007
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:



The co-ordinates given are for the car park. You will find the cache on the moor!
You will find it at the following co-ordinates.

N50 (W*Z).(Q-E)(Y+C)(V+W), W003 (F*H).(D-L)(H+T)(V+G)

The clue is that L=R, B=P, J=X and K has no equal.

There are no clues on the sign. The first encripted hint is a further clue for the puzzle and the second is a positional clue. However if you are completly stuck you will find the ultimate clue in the cache 'Mutter's Moor 2' (GC13EQ6)

You can check your answers for this puzzle on Geochecker.com.

Mutter's Moor is situated on top of a steep hill. To the east it overlooks the Regency seaside town of Sidmouth. To the west the Otter Valley stretches beneath with views to Woodbury Common. The moor is an outstanding example of lowland heath. Such heaths have become scarce nationally and conservation of the remaining area is now most important. The Heritage Coast Service, Clinton Devon Estates (the land owner) and the RSPB are undertaking a long term project to conserve this and other heathlands for the enjoyment of future generations. The thin acid and stony soil supports plants such as a variety of heathers and gorse, also bracken and bilberry are found. These host a wide range of insects especially moths and butterflies. The bird community is interesting and summer visitors include stonechat, tree pipit and the nightjar, a long winged bird which flies at dusk and has a chirring call which carries across the heath. Ancient trackways lead onto and across Mutter's Moor and today there is a network of paths and bridleways which have been cleared signed and waymarked. Public access to the plantations however is much more restricted. The South West of England is steeped in history and legend. One story which appears to be based on fact concerns the infamous Mutter gang which operated in the area during the 17th century. They were heavily involved in smuggling wines and tobacco from the nearby coastline. One of the extended family of Mutters became an agent of the government forces which were responsible for controlling and eradicating smugglers. He was much despised by other members of the Mutter family and one night they murdered him. They were not content with this and dismembered his body and even went to the extent of throwing the parts into the bushes for passers-by to see.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

1. Gurer vf n pyhr va orfgfryyre oenpg 2. Vgf ng gur sbbg bs n ovepu gerr arne fbzr ubyyl gerrf 3. Gur hygvzngr pyhr vf va gur pnpur obk bs Zhggref Zbbe VV

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)