Alderman's Cache Traditional Cache

Legend tells that the boulder-strewn hills of Alderman Hill and Alphin Pike were in fact residences of the giants Alphin, and Alderman and it was for this reason the peaks were named. They were good friends, until they fell for the water nymph Rimmon, who lived down below in the valley, long before reservoirs were created by man, in the bubbling waters of Chew Brook.

Alphin won the battle for the affections of Rimmon, and this made Alderman angry and jealous. Quarrelling gave way to aggression and they threw giant boulders at each other in a mortal contest across the valley. One of these rocks struck Alphin a mortal blow, and he died on the slopes of his hill. Rimmon was devastated at her lover's death and threw herself from the crags that overlook the Chew Valley.

She is said to be buried somewhere on the slopes of Alphin Pike in the giants grave. The many large boulders strewn over the valley and across the mountains were said to be the missiles thrown by the giants during their battle for the water nymphs affections. Many thanks to Daniel Parkinson for this local history.

So, you are searching the winning side of the valley and you will find the cache hidden amongst the stones kindly placed here by Alphin. Note the terrain rating, this is given because you will need to clamber up some boulders to reach the cache. It is accessible in the wet, as it was placed in the wet, however, it goes without saying great care should be taken at all times. I recommend climbing up to it, rather than coming down from the top. Using the hint, you should be able to spot the likely place from below.