This is a short multi-cache following part of Dunbar’s Clifftop Trail and allowing you to enjoy some of East Lothian’s finest seascapes.
AS THE NAME SUGGESTS, THE CLIFFTOP TRAIL IS ALONG THE TOP OF THE CLIFFS! THE WALKWAY IS A WIDE CONCRETE PATH AND THERE IS NO POINT AT WHICH THERE IS ANY DANGER TO A SENSIBLE WALKER. HOWEVER THERE IS NO GUARDRAIL SO ANYONE WITH YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD MAKE SURE THEY DO NOT GO NEAR THE EDGE OF THE CLIFF.
Park in the Car Park beside Lauderdale Park at N 56° 00.224, W 002° 31.305. Cachers in need of refreshment, before or after finding the cache, may wish to try the Café located inside the park. Those with children are recommended to try out the play areas beside the cafe.
Stage 1 N 56° 00.226, W 002° 31.291. The double gates at the park entrance are decorated by metal panels. What is the total number of “Mountain Peaks”? Let this number be A. Gates have been renewed early 2022 so clue no longer there. A=6
Stage 2 N 56° 00.249, W 002° 31.236. How many windows are there in the coat of arms. Let this number be 1B.
Stage 3 N 56° 00.265, W 002° 31.272. At this point you will find a reminder of Dunbar’s military history. Nearby is an Information Board. The first occasion when the 25 pounder(gun)mark 11 was used in action was in Norway in April C940.
Stage 4 N 56° 00.295, W 002° 31.344. The number of rows of bricks forming the inner course of the archway is 2D.
Stage 5 N 56° 00.367, W 002° 31.604. At this point you should be able to find a date 1E92 (Date removed. E=8
Stage 6 N 56° 00.351, W 002° 31.738. The esplanade was gifted by Mrs James Baird in AD 18(F-4)3.
Stage 7 N 56° 00.306, W 002° 32.070. Steps lead down from the concrete footpath towards the beach. There are 1G steps in the first set of steps. (G is an odd number to remove any doubts!)
Stage 8 N 56° 00.276, W 002° 32.089. The second word on the notice board contains H letters. Note (March 2012) The notice board has fallen onto the beach but the words can still be read - or they could the last time I checked! June 2012 - The board has disappeared. H=4
The total A+B+C+D+E+F+G+H = 29
The final location of the cache is
N 56° 00.PQR, W 002° 3W.XYZ where
P = B-C
Q = E
R = F-C
W = A-H
X = D-G
Y = E-B
Z = H+G
This area is popular with muggles walking, exercising dogs or chasing little white balls so stealth may be required to make a discreet retrieval of the cache.