The cache site is above Burdale Tunnel, a railway tunnel on the
now abandoned Malton and Driffield Railway. The tunnel lies near
the village of Burdale in North Yorkshire, between the former
Burdale and Wharram railway stations, and was built to take the
rail line through the hills of the Yorkshire Wolds. Construction
began in 1847 with the sinking of seven vertical shafts, but the
tunnel, which was 1,774 yards (1,622 m) in length, was not
completed until 1853. The Malton and Driffield Railway has been
closed since 1958, and the tunnel portals have been bricked up
since 1961.
The recommended parking for the circular walk is the English
Heritage car park for the Wharram Percy deserted medieval village,
clearly signposted from the B1248.
The suggested route for the walk is to turn right out of the car
park and follow the minor road south until you reach a gate by a
double bend, signposting the Centenary Way. Leave the road here and
follow the Centenary Way along the track (passing and ignoring a
bridlepath on your left) until you reach a stile and signs for the
Wolds Way. Turn right and follow the Wolds Way, descending to the
Wharram Percy deserted village. Pass through the village and follow
the Wolds Way back uphill to the car park.
The paths can get very muddy so suitable footwear is required.
This is a sheep and cattle grazing area therefore dogs must be kept
on a lead.
The cache is a small screw cap container, only suitable for very
small swaps and trackables.
Originally the cache contained:
Logbook and pencil (please leave in cache)
Help For Heroes badge
Whistle
Smiley keyring
Supermum keyring