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9. Going Geo-Nutcasing Today - Madman's Lair! Traditional Geocache

Hidden : 12/5/2013
Difficulty:
3.5 out of 5
Terrain:
3 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

This is the ninth cache on a walk of about 4.5 miles in beautiful Dartmoor countryside. The route is fairly level with only 1 significant down and up between 1 and 8. This one requires a bit more agility and to get to 10 you have to cross a stream and the terrain from then on until 12 is rough. From here once at the waypoint take the path signposted to Haytor Down across Holwell Lawn (which is covered in bluebells in late Spring - beautiful!)

This series of caches has been put out in memory of my Dad who sadly passed away suddenly in April. He always said to us 'Going Geo-nutcasing today then?' So I wanted to use this in the cache titles. Having placed a series near Bradworthy in North Devon where I grew up, I wanted to do one where I live now and have also spent a lot of time since he died. He also actually did find a cache with us in this area so thought it appropriate. So I hope you all enjoy going geo-nutcasing and finding this series of caches.

This one is situated on Greator Rocks. There are great views from here and Houndtor's medieval village is just to the right and up of Greator Rocks which is definitely worth exploring.

Please ensure that this cache is replaced in its correct position. Thank you.

The weather on Dartmoor can change suddenly and unexpectedly and ALL types of weather conditions can be experienced. Please ensure that you have the correct clothing and map and compass (and know how to use them). Please do NOT rely solely on your GPS.

I would like to thank the Dartmoor National Park Authority for their kind permission to place this cache, which has been placed according to their geocaching guidelines.

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)