This cache container is some what experimental but appropriate and is about 6' down the path from the 1st tree on the right hand hedge and not far from The Belvedere Tower which can be seen from miles away! (some information is below and more details can be found on the Hatherleigh website under the visiting heading) Its also by junction in the path, I am using a Horse here as thought it appropriate to the area with the tower and that the path is used a lot by horses! Wellinton boots are advisable after a lot of rain as there are some big puddles in the path! You can either do this cache as a c&d or continuation from the other walks it can also tie in with other caches in the area. The Belvedere Tower This folly was erected in 1879 and has 360 degree panaramic views across the local countryside. It is said that you could see twelve church spires from this wonderful vantage point! The Tower was built to celebrate the shooting prowess of Col. Pearse who at the age of 22 won the Queen's Prize for rifle shooting in 1875, (in effect the world champion, see the NRA UK site). During the second world war it was used as a lookout point by the Royal Observer Corps, whose call sign was November 3rd. Our very own local councillor remembers being up their on many a cold night as a child!
PLEASE NOTE THE TRACK BETWEEN HORSE AND DOG ID FLOODED ALL YEAR ROUND, IT'S ADVISABLE NOT TO USE THIS TRACK & THE BELVEDERE IS NOW A DWELLING! (NO PUPLIC ACCESS)