Apologies- here is the revised version of the last grid- SPOILER ALERT I accidentally had a loop of 5 as I was too keen to have conker as a red herring (beacon- conker- kermes etc) Sorry folks! :)

Was confused, slightly wiser now [I think] not linear but circular yes? I think this is too hard for most [self included] as is, but would make a smashing grid if notified beforehand, Soozy had the idea that recommended that setters of cryptic grids put 'cryptic' to there setters names. Must have taken ages to compile so I commend and would like to see more if you have the energy. Thank you lorna