This virtual cache is located at the trig point on Meldon Hill. It overlooks the village of Chagford and offers 360 views including of Dartmoor, Fernworthy Reservoir and Drogo Castle. On a clear day you can also see Wales!
There is suggested parking which provides the shortest walking route to the cache and is a gentle upward slope. Or you can be adventurous and climb uphill from Chagford, following part of the route of the annual Two Hills Race!
You may encounter Dartmoor ponies on Meldon which usually keep themselves to themselves, but occasionally can get quite inquisitive.
To claim this cache please complete the following 2 tasks:
- On the trig point is a metal plaque for someone "WHO SO LOVED THIS PLACE". Please send the person's name and the years he was born and died to us via our profile (email or message both fine).
- Take a photo of the trig point and the view, taking care not to include a spoiler of the above info. Please include this photo with your log. It would be nice if you’re in the photo too but this is not a requirement. If you choose not to be in the photo please display your caching name. This must be taken at the time and not photo-shopped in at a later date.
No need to wait for confirmation of your answers, but we reserve the right to DELETE any log which doesn’t meet the requirements or answer the questions correctly.
About Ye Ole Survey Monuments
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Ye Ole Survey Monument (YOSM) is a captivating series of caches that pays homage to the remarkable legacy of OutForTheHunt's YSM series (GC45CC).
YOSM caches are strategically positioned at or near Trig Points. These triangulation stations have played a pivotal role as surveying landmarks, contributing to the mapping of expansive territories.
Some of these points, bearing historical significance, might now be situated on private land or have vanished with time. As a result, the caches are artfully placed in close proximity, reverently acknowledging the historical importance of these survey monuments.
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More information, bookmarks and statistics can be found at the YOSM Website
If anybody would like to expand the Ye Ole Survey Monuments Series, please do.
I would ask that you request a number for your cache first at www.yosm.org.uk
so we can keep track of the numbers and names to avoid duplication.
Virtual Rewards 4.0 - 2024-2025
This Virtual Cache is part of a limited release of Virtuals created between January 17, 2024 and January 17, 2025. Only 4,000 cache owners were given the opportunity to hide a Virtual Cache. Learn more about Virtual Rewards 4.0 on the Geocaching Blog.