A quiet cache at the side of the footpath at the top of the lovely 'Howk' walk. It is just close to the river and a weir so keep an eye on little ones and geohounds. It can get very muddy at times, so wellies are advised. Not a drive by, as there is no adjacent parking, although there is abundant parking around the village.
Can be combined with the other caches in the area.
Caldbeck is one of the most beautiful and peaceful of all the Lakeland villages, it lies at the foot of the Northern Fells and just inside the Lake District National Park. The timeless character of the village has been preserved as a conservation area where ponies, sheep, cattle and even ducks roam freely.
The village is named after the river (Cald Beck) on which it stands. This river and its tributaries provided the water for the important industrial development of the area in the 17th and 18th centuries - woollen mills, bobbin mills, corn mills, a paper mill and a brewery. The village still reflects this former industrial activity with many of the old mill buildings still in use.
Caldbeck has lots of amenities and picturesque local walks of all standards; from easy strolls along the river side or around the village pond, to the more strenuous nearby mountains of High Pike or Carrock Fell.
This Geocache was placed with the kind permission of the ‘Caldbeck and Hesket Newmarket Parish Council’. The container unscrews to open.
I am a massive rock music fan and aim to give clues to each of my caches with reference to one of my favourite bands: U2 are an Irish rock band formed in 1976. Their lyrics are often embellished with spiritual imagery, focusing on personal and sociopolitical themes, including the track 'New Year's Day' written about the Polish Solidarity movement. These features have helped establish U2's reputation as a politically and socially conscious group with an anthemic sound. They are still recording relevant music and playing sold out arenas to this day.