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Thames Path - The Source Multi-Cache

This cache has been archived.

Lydford Locators: We've checked and the cache has gone for the second time, so with very limited hiding places available here, it's time to archive this one. Thanks to everyone who came.

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Hidden : 9/23/2006
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

A simple offset multi-cache which involves a pleasant walk across fields to the official source of the River Thames, near Kemble in Gloucestershire.

Although this is described as the official source, other than during very wet winter months you are very unlikely to see any water here - or indeed, any sign of a river bed! The REAL source of the Thames is at N51 41.126 W002 00.998, where the water bubbles up from an underground spring. If you are planning to walk between our Source and Kemble caches, we strongly recommend a look at the real source. See photo in the gallery.

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The Thames Path follows England's best known river for 184 miles (294km) as it meanders from its source in the Cotswolds through several rural counties and on to the City of London. On its way the Trail passes peaceful water meadows rich in wildlife, historic towns and many lovely villages, finishing at the Thames Barrier near Greenwich.

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The above coordinates are for the recommended parking on the A433 (Fosse Way) between Cirencester and Tetbury.

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Start by making your way to N51 41.399, W002 01.779.

1. How much could you be fined here? AB
2. How many diagonals are on the gate? C

The physical cache is a 35mm film cannister in a camo bag, hidden at:

N51 41.(A+1)(C*3)(B), W002 01.(A+C)(A+3)(A+B+C)

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Urnq urvtug ntnvafg gur gehax bs n gerr, pnershy bs gur unjgubea

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)