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Background
The inspiration for this cache came from this
discussion on the UK Forum. My curiosity was roused and I went
searching for the nearest position with 666 as a component part. A
shiver ran up my spine when I realised it was near an area in
Mullagharry Forest locally known as "The Steeple" due to a tower
built on the ridge. When I was young this area was the source of
many rumours including devil worship and the disappearance of young
blond haired and blue eyed children. It was all just stories to
scare kids but the coincidence still gave me a shiver. This cache
has been placed to mark the spot and also to mark that spookiest of
dates 06/06/06.
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Getting There
From Stranorlar follow the N56 to the Kilross junction at
N54°50.089' W007°44.540'. Take the R256 for Convoy and turn
right at N 54°50.828' W 007°42.510' onto the rough back
road. Follow this road for approximately 2km and park at the forest
gate N 54°49.818' W 007°43.016'. The back road is pretty
rough for the last 1km but most cars should be able to make it with
care.
PLEASE DO NOT TRY TO DRIVE INTO
THE FOREST EVEN IF THE GATE IS OPEN. CARS, BIKES AND MOTORBIKES ARE
NOT PERMITTED UNDER COILLTE'S
OPEN FOREST POLICY. ALSO THERE HAVE BEEN PROBLEMS IN THE PAST
WITH CARS BEING RACED AND DUMPED IN THIS AREA SO MEASURES ARE IN
PLACE TO PREVENT ACCESS CLOSER TO THE
SITE.
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The Cache
A fairly simple two-stage multi-cache
Stage 1: An old pill bottle painted
green with a geocaching label on the outside. This contains a
laminated sheet with the coordinates for the next stage. Please
replace the coordinate sheet before leaving the area. Tree cover
may prevent good satellite reception in this spot so it's advisable
to take the clue and/or the spoiler photo with you. If you pick the
correct time of year for this cache the area is carpetted with
bluebells and is a very impressive display.
Stage 2: A 1.6l tab-lock box with a
geocaching label on the outside. When placed it contained the usual
logbook, pencil, sharpener, assortment of trade items and a FTF
prize.
PLEASE ONLY TRADE UP OR
EVEN.
TBs MOVE BETWEEN CACHES
AND REMAIN THE PROPERTY OF THE PERSON THAT RELEASED THEM. I DO NOT
COUNT THEM AS TRADE ITEMS.
IF YOU WISH TO TAKE
SOMETHING FROM THIS CACHE PLEASE DON'T LEAVE A TB IN IT'S PLACE.
THANK YOU.
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