Main Stone Traditional Cache
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Simonside Hills are rich in history and legend, the Simonside Hills, near Rothbury, continue to fascinate all who visit.
Archeologists believe Simonside's high number of burial grounds and cairns without any sign of nearby settlements point to the fact that Simonside was a sacred place only visited at particular times of the year. The hills are also home to a fine set of cup and ring rock carvings at Lordenshaw.
Later it was a deer hunting park and we also know that farming took place on the hills in medieval times.
The Simonside Hills certainly have their place in Northumbrian legend with various folk tales about dwarves and fairies being set in the area. Local people even told of a band of malicious dwarves called the Duergar who would prey on unwary travellers.
Simonside, with its stunning views over Rothbury and the Coquet Valley, is very popular with walkers. There is a small picnic area near the main car park (P1).
The cache is located next to the large glacial erratic “Main Stone” also known as “Mere Stone” which is on the boundary of Tosson Moor. Once you reach the style on the boundary fence it is best to walk along the footpath on the forest side of the fence.
Cache placed with the kind permission of the Forestry Commission.
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
Haqre gur Fgbar