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CC11 - Connor's Challenge - Brimpts Mines Multi-cache

Hidden : 4/28/2016
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

A fairly easy trail of 12 caches plus bonus around Brimpts Wood.  The total distance is approximately 2¼ miles with almost all on easy tracks and paths.

The posted coordinates take you to the first of 3 information boards from which answers to the questions can be found.


Questions to be answered at Information Board 1

1. Devon Tin Mines ceased working in 185A
2. Richard Tuckett worked at Brimpts in 18B0
3. How many tin workers are in the drawing = C

Questions to be answered at Information Board 2

4. The water wheel was 2D feet in diameter
5. There were E0 fathoms to the shaft
6. How many tin workers are in the drawing = F

Questions to be answered at Information Board 3

7. The shaft was sunk in 18G9 to 185H
8. How many birds are there in the drawing = J

This cache will be found at N 50° 33.BF(E-A) W 003° 53.(C-D)(G-J)(A+H+H)

This series was inspired by a post in the Devon FB Group when Tammie asked if there was a Dartmoor series which her teenage son, Connor, could manage who is an amputee.  None could be suggested, so I said that I would try to put one together - and this is the result.  Tammie and Connor have kindly agreed to it being called Connor's Challenge.

This is nothing like a normal Dartmoor Dave series, with simple to find caches each with a hint and hopefully a touch of fun throughout.

Please note: Although not a difficult terrain, it is NOT wheelchair friendly.

Caches placed with the kind permission of the Dartmoor National Park Authority and the Forestry Commission.

Please DO NOT attempt this series in the dark.

This cache contains bonus information.

VERY IMPORTANT: After finding this cache, retrace your steps down the hill to the main path. Turn left and go over the stile and through the next gate. Turn right and follow the track down to Brimpts Farm. At the cross-tracks TURN RIGHT - DO NOT GO THROUGH THE MAIN COMPLEX. You will then join the public footpath to the remainder of the series.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Zbff pbirerq gerr gehax

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
-------------------------
N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)