Please keep to the public right of way up to the open hillside and do not cut across the farmer's fields. They have very kindly maintained a decent-sized track for walkers to use.
On a fine, sunny day two cachers decided to head out around the local area to explore some hills and discover some new caches.
They noticed that there were a couple up the hillside here and decided to head up to enjoy the views. On the way there was a good discussion about what could be seen at the top of the hill - they knew that there should be a cairn up there somewhere, but there was also a good covering of gorse up to the skyline.
One, well versed in hill-skills was convinced that it was the outline of a lumpy gorse-bush whereas the other (even with glasses) was sure that they could spot a little mound of stones instead. An extended discussion ensued before the walk contunued and the hilltop disappeared from sight as they made their way to the base of the slope.
On arrival at the summit, it was to the delight of one - and the consternation of the other - that the only thing to be found in the area was a decent pile of stones - generally known as a cairn! All the gorse-bushes were somewhat smaller than the mound. Photographic evidence was taken and stored away for future blackmail opportunities!
Even though this happened several months ago, I have still not managed to live this down and now not just the local caching community, but the Scottish caching community in general seems to have heard of the story! I think I had either better hide away from events for a while - or just go to Specsavers!