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Only Connect Sheffield - Round 3 - Connecting Wall Mystery Cache

Hidden : 10/16/2014
Difficulty:
5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

The cache is not at the listed location! This cache is part of the Only Connect puzzle series, inspired by the television series. There are four puzzles that contain the coordinates for a final bonus. For more information, see the Grand Prize.


This cache is the third in the series. To find this cache, you will need to find the connections between four seemingly random things, just like in the first of the series. However, like the second in the series, this puzzle also has a twist. Four connected sets have been mixed up in each wall. There are two walls: the lion wall and the water wall. You will need to unscramble the four connections in each wall. One of the connections in the lion wall is the northings (N53 ?.?), and one of the connections in the water wall is the westings (W001 ?.?). The other connections are for you to work out! As this is quite a tricky puzzle, it has a 5* difficulty rating. No pressure!

N 23 42 999
15 911 53 16
112 162 8 Love
101 22 30 40

M 646 917 404
001 929 007 30
212 Q 502 W
006 401 981 403

Once you have unscrambled the walls, you can validate your puzzle solution with certitude. Due to tree cover, the coordinates are accurate to 10m.

The cache, along with all the caches in the series, is handmade, so bear that in mind. These caches should blend in pretty well with their surroundings; that said, some will be hiding in plain sight. You may have to search with your fingers for others though! When searching for these caches, you do so at your own risk. Some may be difficult to get, especially after bad weather, so pay attention to the terrain ratings. When you find the caches, don't forget to note down the bonus coordinates.



Victoria does wish you luck, honest. She probably just needs another whisky.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Onfr bs (nyvir) gerr. Haqre fgbarf, fgvpxf naq yrnirf.

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)