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Red Trail 5 - Redpoll Traditional Cache

Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
3 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

This cache has been placed with the kind permission of the RSPB. This is number 5 of 11 along the 10Km Red Trail. This trail is a continuously steady and sometimes strenuous climb all the way to the top from where you will have stunning views down onto the lake and across the hills, moorlands and forests of this beautiful reserve. From this cache you can either carry on along the Red Trail or turn right at the next opportunity to descend to the road for a 4.5Km loop.

Please note that Mobile Phone coverage is very poor in this area so you are advised to download the required information prior to your visit to allow for access when offline.


Continue along the much flatter track, passing the tree graveyard on the right where you will see a fantastic view of the pump house on the opposite side of the lake.

Redpolls often feed in tree tops of alder and birch trees, extracting the tiny seeds. Their behaviour is very tit like, birds often hanging upside down at the very end of branches. Such flocks are often associated with areas of running water, cress beds or riverside banks. The presence of redpolls is first indicated by the distinctive metallic twittering flight call, a close view will reveal the crimson on the forehead and small black chin patch. Some males have a noticeable pink flush to the under parts, this is absent in females.

The cache contains a log, pencil, a few small items of swag and is only suitable for small travel bugs or coins.

Due to the nature of the work of the RSPB and the forestry commission it may at times be necessary to disable the cache temporarily and we ask that you respect our decision to do this.

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