Some preparation and Web research will be essential to begin with,
as the coordinates are just for a convenient parking area. The
second stage is a very tough test: only the determined will
succeed.
The first part is an easy and interesting little stroll (less
than a mile on good surfaces), which should take an hour or so.
From there, go to N 54° 04.ABC, W 4° 45.DEF. Use a map
to find the location.
If you aren't confident about the coordinates you've
gathered, check using this link:
Geochecker.com before continuing.
Approach this location from the NE (along the coast: in winter
and spring you may find a shorter and slightly easier approach from
the west, but the bracken is head-high and impassable by late
June). This is a very difficult scramble on slippery rocks and
wrack: although low lying, there is no path - don't attempt the
approach when the weather is wet or very windy. Don't go alone (at
least take a companion part of the way). Ensure that the tide is
well out - it should only take half an hour, but allow an hour for
the return trip to the road. Take a walking stick, notebook and
pencil, and a torch. Wear sturdy clothing in summer as there will
be bracken, nettles and brambles around the pit. The pit entrance
is small and very well hidden: so even if you think you've guessed
roughly where to look, you'll need to use the GPS or you'll be
scrambling about all day. Shine the torch into the darkness to see
the pool. Don't climb down into the pit (and be careful not to
slide into it): there's a blue tape sling attached to a gorse stem
near the entrance, and you just need to pull on this. Be prepared
for what you haul up...then lower it back down carefully out of the
way of muggles.
Return to the road, and on to N 54° 03.GHI, W 4° 45.JKL.
This final stage is on easy ground, and you can get to the cache
without having to climb over any fences or walls. Take care, and
good luck!
The box is a smallish plastic one, so don't bring
large swaps. Original contents;
Kansas Geocoin
North Carolina Geocoin
TT 2001 badge
Peel Castle Puzzle cards
Yo-yo
Native American
...and for the FTF...
Darrach's Antique Gold Cufflink and Tie Pin Set
