Cudlipptown Down Trail – Dartmoor Geocaching

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Name: Cudlipptown Down Trail
No. of Caches: 32 (includes 9 other caches on route and 3 very close to route)
Length: 5.5 miles to be completed clockwise
Owner: Dartmoor Dave with 5 additional caches by wanderingwillies
Cache Types: A wide variety of cache types with many large enough to hold swag and trackables and all have been hidden to be easily found, although there are 2 very easy tree climbs.
Bonus Caches: 1 bonus cache near the end of the series. Only 6 bonus numbers need to be collected, all of which are repeated in a second cache.
Terrain: There are reasonable paths on much of the route, but not between CDT07 and CDT13 which is typical moorland grass, although fairly dry, even in winter. There is only one real climb, up towards White Tor and for some this might be a little strenuous. However, once on the open moor this is a fairly remote walk and adequate clothing is essential. Do NOT rely solely on your GPS.
Parking: Parking for about 3 cars on the road at the start point where shown. Additional parking at Hill Bridge, Wapsworthy and Smeardon Down.
Description: A circular walk which is not too strenuous and passes through a wide variety of terrain, including grazing land, a beautiful stretch along the Mine Leat and a long stretch of open moor with spectacular views. This walk is close to, but not in, the Merrivale Army Range, and providing you park at the recommended parking and keep to the route, any red flags you see can be safely ignored, but do NOT walk past any range poles when the red flags are flying. Allow at least 5 to 6 hours.

Name	GC Code	Placed	Type	Size	Diff	Terr	PMO	FP%	Owner
CDT01 - Cudlipptown Down Trail - Sonic	GC85VN3	04/05/19	Traditional	Other	2	1.5	N	15.29	Dartmoor Dave
CDT02 - Cudlipptown Down Trail - Tree	GC84E88	09/05/19	Traditional	Small	2	2	N	2.44	Dartmoor Dave
"Little Bridges # 1619 Horndon"	GC84KF3	11/03/19	Traditional	Small	1.5	1.5	Y	4.71	wanderingwillies
"Horndon"	GC84KF8	11/03/19	Traditional	Small	1.5	1.5	Y	1.52	wanderingwillies
Little Bridges # 1434 Hill Bridge Leat	GC7M1P6	25/03/18	Traditional	Small	1.5	1.5	Y	8.99	wanderingwillies
Little Bridges # 1766 - Mine Leat	GC8FWXN	02/05/19	Traditional	Small	2.5	3.5	N	29.41	Dartmoor Dave
Little Bridges # 1649 - Mine Leat Too	GC84EK4	02/05/19	Traditional	Small	2	2.5	N	12.50	Dartmoor Dave
"Little Bridges # 1620 Hill Bridge Mine Leat"	GC84KFE	11/03/19	Traditional	Small	1.5	1.5	Y	8.54	wanderingwillies
CDT03 - Cudlipptown Down Trail - Rocks	GC84EJD	02/05/19	Traditional	Small	2	2.5	N	1.33	Dartmoor Dave
CDT04 - Cudlipptown Down Trail - Rock Heap	GC84EJF	02/05/19	Traditional	Small	2	2.5	N	0.00	Dartmoor Dave
CDT05 - Cudlipptown Down Trail - More Rocks	GC84EJG	02/05/19	Traditional	Small	2	2	N	0.00	Dartmoor Dave
CDT06 - Cudlipptown Down Trail - Tree	GC84EJH	02/05/19	Traditional	Small	2	1.5	N	0.00	Dartmoor Dave
CDT07 - Cudlipptown Down Trail - Bison	GC84EJN	04/05/19	Traditional	Micro	2.5	3.5	N	4.41	Dartmoor Dave
Little Bridges#1435 - Wapsworthy/Cudlipptown Down	GC7M1Q2	25/03/18	Traditional	Small	1.5	2	Y	3.90	wanderingwillies
CDT08 - Cudlipptown Down Trail - Flying Saucer	GC84EJP	04/05/19	Traditional	Small	2	2.5	N	1.45	Dartmoor Dave
CDT09 - Cudlipptown Down Trail - Rock	GC84EJT	04/05/19	Traditional	Small	2	2.5	N	1.45	Dartmoor Dave
CDT10 - Cudlipptown Down Trail - Split Rock	GC84EK0	04/05/19	Traditional	Small	2	2.5	N	2.90	Dartmoor Dave
CDT11 - Cudlipptown Down Trail - Tor	GC84EK3	05/05/19	Traditional	Small	2	3	N	5.80	Dartmoor Dave
White Tor	GC3X9M3	12/11/13	Traditional	Small	2	3	N	7.22	Dartmoor Dave
CDT12 - Cudlipptown Down Trail - Rocks	GC86HW1	05/05/19	Traditional	Small	2	2.5	N	2.86	Dartmoor Dave
White Tor (Lower)	GC7QT0T	05/06/18	Traditional	Small	2	3	N	9.52	Dartmoor Dave
CDT13 - Cudlipptown Down Trail - Almost Down	GC86HW4	05/05/19	Traditional	Small	2	2.5	N	1.43	Dartmoor Dave
Stephen's Grave	GC86HW6	10/05/19	Traditional	Other	2	2.5	N	23.94	Dartmoor Dave
CDT14 - Cudlipptown Down Trail - Mini Tor	GC86HWC	30/04/19	Traditional	Small	2	2.5	N	1.41	Dartmoor Dave
CDT15 - Cudlipptown Down Trail - Smeardon Down	GC86HWE	30/04/19	Traditional	Small	2	2.5	N	2.74	Dartmoor Dave
CDT16 - Cudlipptown Down Trail - Tor	GC86HWG	30/04/19	Traditional	Small	2	3	N	2.86	Dartmoor Dave
Boulters Tor	GC7WG38	21/08/18	Traditional	Small	2.5	3	N	8.77	Dartmoor Dave
CDT17 - Cudlipptown Down Trail - Boulder	GC86HWK	30/04/19	Traditional	Small	2	2.5	N	7.04	Dartmoor Dave
CDT18 - Cudlipptown Down Trail - Gate	GC86HWM	11/05/19	Traditional	Small	2	2.5	N	4.29	Dartmoor Dave
CDT19 - Cudlipptown Down Trail - Brook	GC86HWN	30/04/19	Traditional	Small	2	2.5	N	2.86	Dartmoor Dave
Little Bridges # 1318 Cudlipptown Brook	GC7F0GP	17/11/17	Traditional	Small	2	2	N	10.13	Dartmoor Dave
Cudlipptown Down Trail - Bonus	GC86HWX	12/05/19	Unknown	Small	3	2	N	59.65	Dartmoor Dave

FP% - I’ve used the percentage of FPs to rate caches. This is better than using the simple count which will soon get out of date and need updating. The percentage should remain fairly constant over time.
Updated 23rd January, 2020