General Info
Let me first give many thanks to the Darley Parish Council for reviewing and approving my request to place caches along this route. Hopefully there will be more to come.
There is plenty of parking along Main Street; I just ask that you are careful not to block any garden gates and driveways.
Part of the Historical Trails walks around the peaceful village of Darley, this public footpath travels along the River Nidd. This was one of the first walks our family did when we moved to this lovely and serene village.
There is plenty of parking along Main Street; I just ask that you are careful not to block any garden gates and driveways.
Warnings
The walk can be very muddy after the rain. And some spots just remain so due to springs and run off into the river.
Be sure to keep your dogs under strict control as sheep and cows do roam the fields. And some of the gates do have latches that need to be secured once you pass through them.
Though it is listed as child friendly please...please be wary of the river and its banks, which can be steep in places
You don't need to cross the stepping stones, from the main path, to get to the cache. But if you do decide to have a little fun please be careful as the stones can be very slick, and most of the times the waters can be running over them.
There is a campsite nearby, and is a favorite of walkers, so this area can be very Muggle heavy.
Cache Site Info
Near this location you will find an old accommodation bridge, remnants from the Nidd Valley Railway.
“The railway, running between Harrogate and Pateley Bridge, opened in 1862, and allowed flax and hemp to be brought into the village for processing, and coal, milk and dressed stone to be taken out to the neighbouring towns and cities. Local children took the train to high schools in Knaresborough and Harrogate. The line closed to passengers in 1952 and to freight in 1964.”
Cache Box
The container is a .24L polypropylene clip box in a camouflaged bag. Contents are a log book, a pen (always bring your own), and some swag for swapping. And room for some small trackables.
Please replace cache and it's camouflage.
Congratulations to FOX 661L who got FTF bragging rights!