Joe Graham's Monument Traditional Cache
Hidden : 2/3/2014
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
3 out of 5

Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:

A simple hilltop cache near an impressive monument. It's located on the Annandale Way and is a terrific viewpoint. It's a medium sized tupperware box.

On the top of Almagill hill is a steep pyramidal monument aound 6 metres high to the huntsman called Joe Graham. The inscription on this monument reads, "In Memory of Joe Graham for many years huntsman of the Dumfries Shire fox hounds who died in 1893 at the age of 80 and now he has gone far far away we shall never hear his voice in the morning". A roundel with a granite surround above this inscription contains a bronze relief showing a huntsman with his horn, his horse and his dogs. This roundel is signed J W Dods and dated 1896. Sitting beside the triangulation point on the highest point of the ridge at a height of 217 metres above sea level the monument presents quite an impressive prospect. Limited parking is available at the entrance to Almagill Farm (small cars only!) or in Dalton Village. Follow the Annandale Way signs to reach the top. My 5 year old son and I did the walk on a bitterly cold day taking about 90 minutes in total. It's mainly on farm tracks, but these disappear near the summit.

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