This multi-cache is found at Blackingstone Rock. As promised we have placed this cache in replacement of the original Stairway to Heaven cache placed by WillDeBeast back in 2005 which unfortunately was archived. Blackingstone Rock or Blackystone, as it is often known has an elevation of over 1,000 feet, a point from which a magnificent view is to be had on a clear day. According to William Crossing Blackingstone Rock is here because many years ago King Arthur and the Devil fell out. King Arthur took his stand here and the Devil stood where Hel Tor is today. It was decided that the best way to settle the argument was by hurling a large quoit at each other. As the quoits hit the ground they turned to stone resulting in Blackingstone Rock and Hel Tor. Considering Hel Tor is 1.2 miles north east of Blackingstone they must have had a very long throw!
To find the cache find the relevant answers as under:
Stage 1 (Base of Stairway):
How many vertical rails on the RHS going up? - A
How many steps are there to the top (inc. the first and the step on to the top of the rock) - BC
Stage 2 (Engraving):
There is an engraving in the rock here, below 3 letters how many numbers are in the second line of the engraving? - D
In the final line of the engraving total of all the numbers added together in the 2nd year mentioned? - E
The 3rd number in the final line - F
Stage 3 (Wooden Sign): Apparently this has been removed, in case it is only temporary have added a picture of it for now to images. If it is not reinstated will amend the questions at a later date.
How many lines of text are on this sign? - G
There is a 4 digit number on this sign, the 1st and 4th number is the same, what is it? H
To calculate the coordinates you need to find the cache, please use the following equation:
N50 39.(C-D)BG W003 43.H(A/E)F
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE STAIRWAY IS STEEP SO TAKE CARE AND CLIMB THEM AT YOUR OWN RISK. This cache has been placed in accordance with Dartmoor National Park guidelines.