This cache is situated along the footpath between West Monkseaton to village of Murton. This is a very picturesque path that is popular with Dog walkers and Cyclists. The views along this footpath are fabulous and are currently swathed in a sea of Yellow Rapeseed fields. From this path you have a view of the stunning Earsdon church and Cheviot HIlls. The sea can also be seen from the highest point as you come from the footpath into Murton Village. There is a nice pub in the Village of Murton called the Robin Hood which gives a feeling of being out in the country when in fact you are less than a mile from West Monkseaton and New York.
This path is a popular route for our family as we have been taking our dog for walks along here for some years. Now it is very popular with my little boys who love to visit as there are numerous things to see for little people. The farm along the footpath provides entertainment in the way of tractors and farm equipment which they love watching. We count the metros and planes which can been seen for miles. Not to mention the birds and wildlife in the area. The cache is named after my boys nicknames for each other.
It is lovely to see the change of seasons over the fields and the changes in landscape as different crops are grown and harvested. There has been several attempts to build a road along the footpath for which planning permission has been refused so far but the fear is we may lose this lovely piece of greenbelt to housing development.
This is a nice and easy cache that requires stealth as it is a busy route. Appropriate footwear and covered legs is suggested as there may be some nettles lurking. Bring a pen and happy searching!