This multi-virtual micro cache is best done on a bicycle. You will
not need to cross or go on a road. However, it can equally well be
done on foot. The circuit comprises cycle paths created from
disused railway lines. You will need to bring your own pen or
pencil to sign the log (and maybe a calculator!).
A map of the cycle paths in Edinburgh and beyond is available
from Spokes (www.spokes.org.uk). The 'Edinburgh City Bike Map'
costs £4.95.
1. The Statue
N55 58.522 W003 11.452
You can park right next to the statue. There are two dates of a
monarch’s reign. The number of years between the two dates =
A.
2. The Monument.
N55 58.480 W003 11.460
Find the date that this monument was presented by the Leith
Horticultural, Industrial and Sports Society, 188B.
3. The Tunnel (or FoF's Revenge).
N55 58.528 W003 12.177
Unlike Pooter, I shall not send you into the tunnel (although this
one is lit!). Count the number of stone facings making up the
archway of the tunnel = DE.
4. The Bridge.
N55 58.373 W003 12.510
Count the number of square stones on the arch = FG.
5. The Station Platform.
N55 58.336 W003 12.824
You are standing on a disused station platform. Count the number of
fence posts concreted into the ground = HJ.
6. The Lamppost.
N55 57.995 W003 11.961
There is a series of letters and digits on the lamppost that has a
neighbourhood watch sign. It is WPU 0K.
7. The Junction.
N55 58.218 W003 11.564
How far is it to Queensferry? 1L miles.
8. Stedfastgate.
N55 58.302 W003 11.439
There is a good view of the cityscape from here; in fact it is a
popular spot for watching the Hogmanay and Festival fireworks. On
the east side of the stone monument, is an inscription containing 6
words. Using the usual A=1, B=2, C=3 etc, find the numbers for the
11th (M) and 15th (N) letters.
The Final Coordinates:
N55 58.PQR
W003 11.STV
To find the final coordinates of the micro cache (a film
canister), use the following code:
P = ((GxH) – (M+N))/(D+F)
Q = ((B+N)xF)/(A+L)
R = ((ExF) + (K+L+M))/J
S = square root of ((DxE)–(HxJ))
T = (AxB) – (DxFxE)
V = ((AxK) + (FxG))/(B+N)