This cache is part of our 'Holy Moor Hobble' series, a circuit of 6 caches hidden on an afternoon stroll over Holy Moor. The Moor gets its name from the monks which travelled from Beauchief Abbey near Dore to Harewood Grange, the monks had to cross the moor here.
The walk is about 2.75 miles and takes about 1.5 - 2 hours depending on walking speed and finding speed. 2-3 of the caches can be done as drive bys but to get the great views and the exercise it is better doing the walk. Caches 1 and 2 are hidden on a Bridleway and are therefore accessible on bikes and on foot. 4 and 5 are hidden on a footpath so walkers only. 3 and 6 are hidden on roads so can be attempted by all.
The walk includes steep gradients, bracken, rocks and uneven ground and so wellies/boots are required. Some parts can get very muddy at times and watch for livestock in the fields.
Please replace all caches as found with the necessary stick/rockoflage. Non of the caches are in walls so please don't look in any.
We hope you enjoy the series.
A micro so BYOP.
One of the things I like about this moor is the feeling of freedom because of how open the moor is with very few trees and shelter, apart from the neat lines of Dry Stone Walls (which this cache isn't in).
Vertically challenged cachers or kids (like me) might struggle with this one, what I did was grab a few rocks from the massive pile of them and stack them on top of each other so I could reach.
Please replace the cache as found, with the stone for protection. Please put it back in carefully as you can, I know it is a bit difficult but please don't just 'toss' it back in.
Great views again, towards Sheffield and over towards Staveley too. Nether Loads is on the opposite side of the valley.
Numbers 1 - 6: Carry on the path and turn right to head down to the road.
Numbers 6 - 1: Carry straight on over the moor.