This National Trust multicache will take you on an exploration of Warsett Hill and the surrounding area where you will discover fabulous views, amazing sculptures and fascinating industrial history.
This multicache is best enjoyed as a circular walk of around 4.5 miles starting at the public car park in Saltburn (N 54°35.080' W 000°58.030') and then following the Cleveland Way along the coast to the location for the first question. Obvious inland paths then lead back to Saltburn from the final cache location.
Those wanting a shorter walk can access Warsett Hill via the public footpath through Hunley Hall golf course from Brotton.
Completing this cache requires crossing the railway line. Please do this only at the proper crossing points at N 54°34.890' W 000°55.290' and N 54°35.050' W 000°56.235'.
During the winter cattle graze Warsett Hill and can be quite inquisitive, which some people find quite intimidating. If you aren't comfortable around livestock, this cache would be more enjoyable in the summer months. It can also be quite muddy, so walking boots are recommended
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To find the cache you will need to find the answers to the following questions. The final location is close to question 4.
Question One: N 54°35.169' W 000°55.848'
The sculptures alongside the Cleveland Way were created by the artist Richard Farrington as part of a 'New Milestones' project and were inspired by ideas about locally distinctive features in the landscape. This shape of sculpture is based on a trawl door. The items on the shelves are based on plankton. How many of these 'plankton' are there?
Answer = A
Question Two: N 54°35.106' W 000°55.458'
This sculpture – the Circle is the most famous of the series. What year was it created.
Answer = 19BC
Question Three: N 54°35.013' W 000°55.235'
Take time to read about the Guibal fan house. It may not be the most attractive of buildings, but it was an incredible feat of engineering. Between 1872 and 1906 it contained a gigantic 9 metre wide fan that drew fresh air through the mines below. At what speed did the fan rotate?
Answer = DE r.p.m.
Question Four: N 54°35.001' W 000°55.838'
Enjoy the spectacular views along the coast from the top of Warsett Hill where you will also find a triangulation pillar. These pillars were erected by the Ordnance Survey from 1935 on prominent hills across Great Britain. On a clear day it was possible to see at least two other triangulation pillars at every point. By carefully measuring the angles between each pillar the Ordnance Survey were able to accurately map the whole of the country. Every triangulation pillar has a unique reference number. What is the number of this pillar?
Answer = SFGHI.
Goal: N 54° 35.(B-E)(D+G)(F+I)' W 000° 56.(A-C)(C)(H-D)'