The Haswell to Hart Countryside Walkway runs for a distance of nine miles from the village of Haswell, in the west of Easington District,to Hart Station just outside Easington's boundary in County Cleveland. En route the former railway line passes through the villages of Shotton Collliery, Wellfield, Castle Eden and Hesleden. The path, which has an interesting history, is representative of the diverse range of urban, industrial and rural landscapes, which is part of the districts heritage.
The early years of the railway tell an intriguing story of intense rivalry and competition between northeastern towns.
The famous engineer, George Stephenson, who built the Rocket, designed the new railway, but because of cost implications the track had only been completed as far north as Haswell with one branch line to Thornley by the opening day of November 23, 1835.
The railway line was heavily used until the coastal railway from Sunderland to Hartlepool was opened in 1905. The line was finally closed in 1980, after 145 years of use and converted into a walkway.
There are 2 parking places available depending on how you want to get the cache, the 1st for use as a drive by is on the main road northbound, cross the bridge and over the road is a stile to get you down to the cache.
The other is by the entrance to what was once Hart station, this is ideal for taking the dog, please don't park over residents gates.
Both are listed as waypoints.
Please be careful when seeking this cache as there is a large drop next to it, it is therefore not recommended to attempt it in the dark.