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Doggie Heaven Multi-cache

Hidden : 1/25/2006
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
3 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

The above coordinates are NOT for the final cache but merely those of a car-park and the start of a walk. Yes, a walk, get your boots on, this could be very muddy. The intent of this cache is to take you on a 6 km, 2-3 hour walk around Happy Valley in Coulsdon while answering certain questions in order to discover the final location of the cache. As is customary on any English country-side walk, it includes a church and a pub. Please note car-park closing times.



Doggie Heaven

Happy Valley is worth a visit for its own sake as it is a little oasis for city dwellers and a welcome respite for those needing a breath of fresh air. We have many a picnic here when the sun is shining; it is still the best table with the best views around. It is truly a doggie heaven. The route is doggie friendly as well but be aware; there are some roads to cross. Very uneven ground so no buggies. There are some steep inclines as well.

I have added the coords to the questions and I suggest that you walk the given route in Question order; it will save you a lot of head-aches. (Route map added to the cache gallery.)

Final location: N 51 ° AB.CDE, W 000 ° FG.HJK

Question 1
The Saxon graves are from the G’th century.
N51 17.930 W0 08.088

Question 2
According to the info boards, the Iron Age spanned the period of E00 bc to ad4K.
N51 17.973 W0 08.097

Question 3
B = Sum of all numbers on this signpost, divided by number of Downlands Circular Walk disks on this signpost.
N51 17.670 W0 07.401

Question 4
At what time is the Book of Common Prayer Communion being held on Sundays? - C.
N51 17.103 W0 07.471

Question 5
Same(ish) position as previous question.
When was Chaldon church recorded in doomsday book? D = Highest number in the date less each of the rest.
Note: There are many ways to figure out the date in question, but the easiest by far is the sign you passed as you crossed the road just now.

Question 6
How many Downlands Circular Walk disks on this signpost? - H
N51 17.096 W0 07.079

Question 7
How far to Farthing Downs? - A mile
N51 17.444 W0 06.950

Question 8
How many windmills stood nearby? –J
N51 17.550 W0 06.639

Question 9
When were grazing animals re-introduced? - 199F
N51 17.736 W0 06.711

You should now have enough info to work out the location of the final cache. At this point I would like to mention that there is a decent pub (The Fox) about 50 metres east of you. They serve food and dogs are allowed in the garden. A great place for a rest on sunny days.


Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Haqrearngu gur pbccvprq gehax bs n snyyra gerr.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
-------------------------
N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)