PLEASE NOTE THIS cache is not at these co-ordinates. These co-ordinates take you to ONE OF THE BIRD HIDES (where there is NOT a cache).
To find this cache, you will need to visit the 5 other caches at Nosterfield Nature Reserve to collect the clues to the bonus cache. This will take you on a walk of around 3.5 kms around Nosterfield Nature Reserve.
Nosterfield Local Nature Reserve is a hidden gem in the North Yorkshire countryside near the villages of West Tanfield and Nosterfield. It is managed by the Lower Ure Conservation Trust. It was designated as a Site of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINC) in 1993 and is known for its rich variety of wildlife including birds, butterflies and insects. The Nature Reserve is free to visit and is open 24 hours a day, except for the Bird Hides which have seasonal opening hours. The main Visitor Centre provides boards with information about the history and wildlife on the reserve. All the caches have been approved by the owners and all the caches are placed around the reserve (none are in the Bird Hides). All caches are accessible from the footpaths which are wheelchair and buggy friendly but the caches themselves may need some help in retreiving. There is free parking on site next to the main Visitor Centre. The co-ordinates for the parking are shown below.
There are no toilets or refreshments available on site but these can be found in the nearby villages of West Tanfield and Nosterfield (pubs and shops).
Dogs are welcome on short leads but please don't take them along the path to the Northern Viewing screen (no caches on this path) and please clear up after them. Many thanks.
The clues to the Bonus Cache can be found in the 5 caches hidden across the Nosterfield Nature Reserve. All the 5 caches which contain clues to the Birdy Bonus are micros so please bring your pen and tweezers for extracting logs. The Bonus Cache is a traditional one. Clues are written at the top of each of the log books. There are two clues to be found in each of the caches so if you miss some, you still may be able to find the bonus cache. The caches can be done in any order.
The caches that you need to visit are:
NNR - Woodpecker
NNR - Bugged
NNR - Gatekeeper
NNR - Dipper
NNR - Redshank
To locate the bonus, you will need to line up all your DUCKS in the right order as follows:
N540 12. (S-2K),(C),(U)
W001034. (D-C),(D-2U),(S-K)
Hope you enjoy these caches and the visit to this special little Nature Reserve.