WRW #3: Beanlands Island . . . Watch Out!
The cache, a camo bison tube, is hidden at the east end of this small, wooded (and haunted??) island, which is (normally and easily - but see below!) accessed by a small trail off the main riverside footpath. Would be a spooky night-time cache find . . .
To reach the cache location: park at N 53 55.774 W 1 47.965 on the roadside/pavement of Leeds Rd (A65) carefully watching out for traffic on this busy road. Make your way some 80m west to start of the public footpath which leads down to the stepping stones. Then head upriver to the cache location.
Whilst undertaking your caching operations, watch out for the Beast of Beanlands Island!
Also, keep a close eye on the river level . . . on 28 January 2015, a 60-year old woman walking her dog became trapped on the island by the rising waters of the Wharfe which cut her off from the mainland. An inflatable boat was used to cross the river and carry her and the dogs to safety.