From Derrygonnelly, head towards Lough Navar Forest and a short distance into the forest drive you can park at this location: (White Rocks viewpoint:)
N 54° 27.202 W 007° 52.927
Take the trail just across the road to get on your way to the first stage - the path is currently closed but still easily navigable. Watch out for holes in the path.
Once at the location, solve these equations using the key below to find the co-ordinates for the final location:
| N |
054 |
[ ? ] |
[ ? ] |
. |
[ ? ] |
[ ? ] |
[ ? ] |
| N |
054 |
A-X |
A+B |
. |
X+B |
(Z+A)-Y |
X+B+A |
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| W |
007 |
[ ? ] |
[ ? ] |
. |
[ ? ] |
[ ? ] |
[ ? ] |
| W |
007 |
(B+B)-A |
A+A |
. |
(B-A)-X |
B-A |
(Y-Z)+B |
Key:
| X |
1st digit of number carved into the concrete base |
| Y |
2nd digit of number carved into the concrete base |
| Z |
3rd digit of number carved into the concrete base |
| A |
4th digit of number carved into the concrete base |
| B |
number of concrete mounds in the concrete base |
Checksum: A + B + X + Y + Z = 23
If you solve the above and then can make it to the final location, you will find what used to stand on the concrete base.
There is no marked route to the final cache location, and there are a few ways you can choose to get there - some much easier than others. Depending on which route you choose it may only be suitable for experienced outdoor walkers, but if you manage to find the "easy" route, it may be done by children.
It is approx 1hr walk from stage 1 to the final destination, or you may drive round to get closer.
Update: 12th March 2014
We noticed, or rather didn't notice the Fire Tower watching over us today and sadly report that upon inspection, the tower has fallen. It was fine until recently but presume it has succumbed to the recent storms. It is still worth a visit as the remains still give a picture of what used to be and the view from what is the highest point in Navar is still worth the trek. Below is a picture of how it used to look, for those who missed it.
