This cache is the 28th point on the Dartmoor Forest boundary, as established by the 1240 Perambulation. More details about the Perambulation can be found on the cache page for the Dartmoor Forest Bonus. On the front page of the logbook is an adjustment to be made to the Bonus co-ordinates, which you will need to find the Bonus.
The cache site has a commanding view down Tavy Cleave, one of Dartmoor’s most special places. It is here that Rattlebrook, formerly known as Rekernesbroke, empties into the Tavy.
If doing this cache as a standalone, the closest parking is at Lane End (waypoint below). From the parking head along the farm track to a bridge that crosses the leat. DO NOT cross the leat, but follow its southern bank until you get to its weir. Cross the leat here and follow the northern bank of the Tavy to Rattlebrook foot. Cross Rattlebrook at the suggested point below (XING 1).
If doing the Perambulation as a route, the next point is Bleak House. After your gradual descent from Wester Redlake Head, it’s now uphill again on your way to the summit of Woodcock Hill. If you head up to the summit of Rattlebrook Hill, rather than trying to follow the river itself, there is a clear path from there to the next waypoint at Bleak House.
Please Note: This is a Military Training Area (Willsworthy Range) on which live firing and other pyrotechnics may be used. The area is generally open public access. One of the safety rules for public access is:- Do not, (and ensure that children do not) approach, touch or pick up any metal objects lying on the ground. Please obey all byelaws and locally posted information concerning times when the area may be closed. These may be physical barriers, flags or lights. Please see the Dartmoor Firing Notices to see when the range is active.