The Main cache ( Cache 1 ) has it's co-ordinates above and is an
ammo can. This has swaps and a log book.
The origional film canister ( Cache 2 ) is still there to be
found, (just a sheet to log your visit), and has its own
co-ordinates, N 56º47.801 W 005º00.208
this is easier to find when the snow is deep!!!
See my note below for 15th July 2004
This still only
counts as one cache even if you find both containers.
This cache is on top of Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in
Britain. Do not attempt this unless you are a reasonably competent
walker and have at least 7 hours to get to the top and back. (don't
be put off though, my wife managed and she has only climbed
Helvelyn before) The conditions on the top are usually wintry, and
misty at the best of times, even in summer (there were two sections
of snow walking when I placed this cache at the end of May.) so
take adequate clothing and footwear, food and drink, even if it is
hot at the bottom! It is also advisable to be able to navigate with
a compass in the mist at the top. Don't rely on following the
signal from your gps as it will take you in a straight line to the
cache, and may take you over the sheer drop first!! The path to the
top is well defined and often full of walkers, but it is still a
challenge. Keep away from the edges! The drop is sheer and miles
down!!! Have fun climbing.
The number of people attempting this in the winter means I have
raised the small cache container ( Cache 2 ) to a different
location,to be above the snow level, I hope!
If you would like more clues, e-mail me before you go and I will
give you my mobile number so I can direct you when you get to the
top. I would hate it if you went all the way up there and couldn't
find it!!!
"You will receive a point on www.summitcaching.org.uk for
logging this cache"
If you're feeling energetic, why not consider
the other 'highpoint' caches in Ireland and Britain:
Corran Tuathail (Ireland's Highest
Cache)
Carrauntohill, MacGillycuddy's Reeks, County Kerry, Ireland
GCJ39P
Scafell Pike - A Cache To Peak Them
All
Scafell Pike, Lake District, England
GCG3A7
Where Is Snowdon Summit?
Snowdon, Snowdonia, Wales
GC5F13
Six Kingdoms
Snaefell, Isle of Man
GCK4J3
Mourne Cache
Slieve Donard, Mourne Mountains, County Down, Northern
Ireland
GCKAEZ
