Oak Beck #1 Traditional Cache

A small square cache but large enough for some small items.

Wellies or sturdy footwear advised as the path can be muddy.

In plain sight of passing muggles, beware!

This is a short walk of approximately 3km emcompassing 3 caches alongside Oak Beck which sits between the extensive, raised plateaux of Forest Moor to the north and Sandwith and Stainburn Moors to the south. This area feels remote but it is accessible by minor tracks and public footpaths. Historically the area is at the centre of the ancient medieval deer park of Haverah and also lies within the boundary of The Royal Forest of Knaresborough. This is an attractive character area and its connection with Harrogate makes it an important rural to urban link valued by both local residents and tourists.  Small becks drain the surrounding moor and feed into Oak Beck, which flows east and eventually, joins the River Nidd. The area is in the Haverah Medieval Deer Park and the remains of a medieval lodge, known as “John o’ Gaunt’s Castle”, south of Beaver Dyke Reservoir is of historic importance. This footpath is that of the Harrogate Dales Way Link.