The second of a new series of caches which are intended to get as close as possible to a proper Dartmoor letterbox. Most who visit Dartmoor will be familiar with the history of letterboxing, starting with the placing of calling cards in a bottle at Cranmere Pool in 1854. It very slowly developed until it really took off and became very popular towards the end of the last century, but has probably declined since.
A major difference, of course is that a letterboxer would only use map and compass to arrive at the starting point. Whereas you are allowed (and even encouraged) to use a GPS!
Please DO NOT remove the stamp or ink pad from this letterbox.
SX607804
Tor - 143° M
Range Pole - 12° M
Range Pole - 204° M
Clue: Under sloping rock
Please Note: This is a Military Training Area on which live firing and other pyrotechnics may be used. The area is generally open public access. One of the safety rules for public access is:- Do not, (and ensure that children do not) approach, touch or pick up any metal objects lying on the ground. Please obey all bylaws and locally posted information concerning times when the area may be closed. These may be physical barriers, marker posts, flags, lights or manned control posts.
The weather on Dartmoor can change suddenly and unexpectedly and ALL types of weather conditions can be experienced. Please ensure that you have the correct clothing and map & compass (and know how to use them). Please do NOT rely solely on your GPS.
I would like to thank the Dartmoor National Parks Authority for their kind permission to place this cache which complies with their geocaching guidelines.