Before you set out, you will need to do just a little research to help you with the final co-ordinates:
On the 30th May 1995, the Maria Asumpta, a square-rigged schooner foundered on rocks at Rumps Point and three of her crew of fourteen tragically perished. At a critical moment whilst rounding The Mouls her engines stopped and within minutes she was blown onto rocks and broke up completely. The Brig was at the time the oldest operational sailing vessel in the world. You need to research the date she was built in Barcelona. This date is represented by ABCD below. Incidentally, a slate monument to the Maria Asumpta and the crew who perished can be found in the nearby church of St Enodoc at Trebetherick, (where Sir John Betjeman is buried) designed and carved by one of the survivors of the shipwreck.
The given co-ordinates will take you to another slate plaque, close to the footpath between Pentire Point and The Rumps. The plaque contains a famous piece of verse which was composed on these cliffs by its author… but in what year ? The plaque will tell you and represents EFGH below.
The final cache is at:
N50° 3C.(E+G)0(H-A)
W 004° CC.A(B-2)(D-2).
It is a small plastic traditional clip lock container containing a selection of coins and other trading items. One whole pound for the FTF!
There are a number of parking options available for the walk. If you are not familiar with the area, the OS Explorer Map 106 will help.
The parking co-ordinates are at Pentire Farm. Take the road towards New Polzeath and follow the signs to NT Pentireglaze Car Park and the NT Pentyr Cafe( Seasonal opening ). There are toilets here and EV charging facilities. Further NT signs will direct you up the track to the lead mines NT Car Park and further on ( through the gate ) Pentire Farm where there is limited NT parking available. These co-ordinates are also for the entrance to a footpath which will take you down south to Pentireglaze Haven, where you can join the coastal footpath turning right and up to Pentire Point. This circular route is about 3 miles.
An alternative is to park in New Polzeath itself and take the coastal footpath straight up to Pentire Point. This will add a mile to the round trip, but benefits from a stunning setting to take in some refreshment afterwards whilst watching the surfers doing their stuff at Polzeath. There is a pay and display car park in peak season or you may be lucky to find a free spot on Atlantic Terrace, in front of the Polzeath Beach House Hotel and Atlantic Bar & Kitchen overlooking the beach.
The final cache is beyond The Rumps on the circular route. Those walking from Polzeath can take the footpath from Pentire Farm down to Pentireglaze Haven then turning left on the coastal path.
As with all coastal walks, there are plenty of ups, downs, uneven surfaces and big drops. The route is very exposed, blowy at times and most pleasurable in fine weather with good visibility to appreciate the views. (No disrespect to people who enjoy walking in inclement weather... my wife included). Please take care with children and pets and wear appropriate clothing / footwear. Nothing about this cache will take you off clearly defined footpaths or routes, so if your GPSr is telling you otherwise it is WRONG.
Hope you enjoy the walk and cache… please include your photos in the log.