No.7 - A pleasant ramble through the lovely
woods before descending back to the start. Please note, there
is no direct access along the lower level between no.6 and 7 -
follow the footpath slightly higher, along the main ridge path and
then zig back down to the cache site. The public footpath
shown on the map. Two optional diversions can be enjoyed en
route.
From no.6 continue on the track to a field and follow the fence
around the edge. The path then leads up and over the
crag. Soon there's a small junction - left is the direct
route south on the main path, right leads off to Round
Top, which makes a fun excursion. Small paths can be
followed to find a hidden cairn on the summit, although views are
limited because of the tree growth. The cairn is at N54°
10.343 W02° 46.191 and you can then continue south along the crag
to rejoin the main path.
A second option comes along as you go south. A small path
heads west, a 3-way signpost points the way, and soon becomes a
good track down to Deepdale Pond. The pond
is mostly overgrown now but it sits at the bottom of a huge
limestone bowl. This is believed to be a 'doline', a
collapsed cave/depression formed in the limestone. Without
the trees it would be a dramatic amphitheater. If you do
visit the Pond, you can go right round it and come up a path with
some steps back onto the ridge. Follow the path over a crag,
to a stile and another field end; turn north back into the wood on
the main path, bear right heading down to reach no.7
Again, if you don't turn off to visit the Pond, just follow the
main path until an obvious path cuts back left down towards
no.7. Follow it down to a gate, cross the field, note the
erratic boulder sitting in the corner, stile into Flat Wood and
head for the cache on the higher path.
Cache is a regular L&L in a limestone outcrop in a clear
area between holly, just above the path. If you reach an
abandoned squeeze stile, you've gone too far. Once found,
continue down the path into the field. Straight down to the
village and the start. Note the old farmhouse as you meet the
road, built in 1666.
New extension: Rather than ending here, retrace your steps to the
main path and continue south to additional 8, 9, 10 caches.
We hope you enjoy your Redmayne Ramble and the various
landscapes encountered.