Arne Nature Trail Multi-Cache
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A multi-cache at RSPB Arne Nature Reserve set with the kind permission of the RSPB.
A 3.75 Km (just over 2 miles) circular walk following the "Red Trail". Fantastic views and wildlife.
The car park is open from 8.30am and is locked at dusk. There is a charge for the car park. Parking is free for members of the RSPB.
Arne Nature Reserve is an unusual and special landscape where you can enjoy a vast expanse of open heathland and old oak woodland.
The views over Poole Harbour are stunning and there are lots of opportunities to spot wildlife along the walk so don't forget to bring your camera!
Dogs are welcome at Arne but please keep them on a lead at all times. Please be aware that there are no dog waste bins at Arne, the nearest is at the village of Ridge on the Arne Road. Please pick up after your dog and take it away with you.
In order to collect the information for the final coordinates you should visit the following waypoints in order and answer the following questions:-
Stage 1: Getting Started
N 50 41.404 W 002 02.458
The number of screws holding the sign on the fence= A
Stage 2: The Church of St Nicholas
N 50 41.552 W 002 02.421
The number of steps up to the church entrance minus 21. = B
Stage 3: Bench
N 50 41.712 W 002 02.333
The number of letters in "in memory of" minus the number of letters in the name of the person the bench is dedicated = C
Stage 4: Hide
N 50 41.798 W 002 01.951
The number of coloured bands on the post? x 3 = D
Stage 5 : Viewpoint
N 50 41.693 W 002 01.579
The number of landmarks on the information board plus 2. = E
Stage 6 : Mooring cables
N 50 41.644 W 002 01.514
The number of WWII mooring cables +4 = F
Using this information the cache is at N 50 41. ABC W 002 01.DEF
The check sum of all of the digits in the final coordinates added together = 42
After replacing the cache as found continue along the red trail and this will take you back to the car park.
Well done to Chilli Monsters, Liblisa, Peas & Carrots and Philip3363 for all being joint *FTF*
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
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