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Haggis Highway: Packhorse Bridge Traditional Cache

Hidden : 6/4/2013
Difficulty:
1 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   not chosen (not chosen)

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Geocache Description:


The old coastal road north prior to the early 1800s largely followed the coast and the crossing of the deep valleys at various points. At Latheronwheel the road, or better track, came down off the high cliffs by a well graded route to cross the burn by a classic arched bridge, much photographed. Local people keep the route well maintained so leave your car at the little harbour and take a stroll over the bridge and up the track to visit the cache.

If feeling energetic, or curious, go on to explore the old ruined lookout tower, said to have been built as a marker by local wives watching for their husbands returning from the fishing grounds in their small sailing boats. You can then go on to peer fearfully down the blowhole or "gloup" at the sea and rocks far below, found another 50 metres to the south.

Both these sights take you near steep edges and are not recommended for visitors with children or dogs.

Further on there are some excellent climbing cliffs, popular with local climbers and visiting parties. The horizontal strata give good hand and foot holds, while vertical cracks provide alternative challenges. They are excellent cliffs to learn techniques and practise abseiling on.

While here why not visit the cache at Grey Coast #1.

 

 

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Decryption Key

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