This geocache is part of a series, with Travel Bugs, dropped as part of celebrations linked to Clitheroe District Scouts centenary. Yes scouting in the Clitheroe Area has been active for a 100 years. During the Centenary year 2014, there will be special camps, a Gang show and another activities. St Mary Magdalene Scout Group have decided to see how far we can spread the word of scouting in Clitheroe. We want to see how far our Travel bugs can travel during 2014 and beyond.
This Geocache is located with the kind permission of one of our supporters Lancashire Wildlife Trust who provide us with special permission to use the reserves around Clitheroe for some of our activities. We also assist at times with maintenance of the reserves.
As this cache is located within the reserve we ask that you take extra care to respect the grounds, and keep to the paths and especially avoid trampling any important meadow land.
Salthill Quarry is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) by virtue of its geological formations. It also has great botanical interest as it displays a mixture of vegetation from the earliest stages of soil development on limestone, from limestone grassland, which is rare in Lancashire, through to woodland.
There are many Fosssilized rocks around the reserve. These Sea lillies or Crinoids are around 340 million years old. It is strictly forbidden without written permission to hammer rock faces or remove large pieces of rock.
The quarry has a view towards Pendle Hill, and the one of the routes to this cache takes you pass the 'Crinoid Seat' waypoint 53.87863, -2.37107.
This is a small traditional cache in a camo bag, containing a simple log book and pencil.
The cache is just off a woodland path.