On the Edge Traditional Cache
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This cache is the first in a planned series that will take Geocachers on an adventure through the natural beauty, heritage and history of Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
You could make this a longer circular walk by including John of Gaunt’s Castle and Think Spot.
Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty was designated on 14th February 1994 and covers 233 square miles of land stretching from Masham in the north to Otley and Ilkley in the south. The western boundary follows the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and stretches nearly to Ripon and Harrogate in the east.
What makes the area special enough to be designated an AONB?
• Fantastic contrasting scenery with wide open and remote moorlands, sheltered river valleys and rolling farmland.
• Extensive moorlands which provide a home to internationally important bird populations such as Red Grouse, golden Plover and Merlin.
• A wealth of important historic and archaeological sites with over 545 listed buildings, 126 Scheduled Ancient Monuments and Fountains Abbey – A World Heritage Site.
• Historically important ancient woodlands, hedgerows and veteran trees dating back more than 800 years.
• A wide variety of habitats from moorlands and vales to rivers and reservoirs, are host to a diverse range of plants and animals – many of them rare and protected under British and even European law.
• Past generations have created a beautiful landscape through the creation of a network of dry stone walks, barns and small picturesque villages.
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